<p>In this in-depth conversation, <strong>Moody Jones</strong> shares how he went from <strong>Dirtybird superfan to Label President</strong>, and what it really takes to <strong>take over an iconic dance music record label without losing its soul</strong>.</p><p>We unpack the full story behind <strong>Dirtybird’s 20-year legacy</strong>, why the label was acquired as an act of <strong>cultural preservation</strong>, and how <strong>community — not hype or algorithms — became its strongest asset</strong>. Moody breaks down the difference between <strong>acquiring vs signing labels</strong>, building sustainable, artist-led ecosystems, and why <strong>infrastructure matters more than ever in modern dance music</strong>.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong><br />• How Dirtybird was saved from disappearing<br />• Taking over your hero’s record label<br />• Why community-led labels outperform hype-driven ones<br />• The future of A&amp;R, audience-building, and artist ownership<br />• How Dirtybird continues to grow globally at 20 years strong</p><p>Whether you’re an <strong>artist, label founder, music executive, or dance music fan</strong>, this episode offers rare insight into the <strong>business, culture, and community</strong> behind one of electronic music’s most influential labels.</p><p><br /></p><p>🌟 Sponsors</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>🎧 Trackstack</strong>The all-in-one platform for music creators — send and receive promos, manage demos, discover open label inboxes, and create social-ready promo videos with Trackstack Showcase.Use code <strong>CUPMOG</strong> for <strong>10% off for life</strong>.👉 <a href="https://www.trackstack.app/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.trackstack.app/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>🚀 LabelWorx</strong>Distribution, royalty management, promo tools, and insights — built by people who live and breathe dance music.👉 <a href="https://labelworx.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://labelworx.com/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>🇦🇺 Sounds Australia</strong>Huge thanks to Sounds Australia for hosting us in Amsterdam and supporting Australian artists globally.👉 <a href="https://soundsaustralia.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://soundsaustralia.com.au/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>🥥 Wow Cacao</strong>Made from rescued cacao pulp, Wow Cacao is a refreshing, vitamin-rich drink packed with natural electrolytes and antioxidants.👉 Follow <strong>@drinkwowcacao</strong></p>