Hi, I’m Kadrian.
I have loved music all my life, particularly vinyl records in my later years. In wanting to seek out a community of others passionate with music and this particularly medium, I wanted to create a place where I could talk with others about what I’m digging and spinning. So naturally, I started this Substack called First Pressing.
While my chosen medium of listening is through the vinyl record, you can listen however you want. My hope is that you walk away having discovered at least one new piece of music to listen to on a Sunday morning or help build out your collection. All I want is for you to come here, enjoy reading, and discover some music that will make a first pressing on you.
What’s First Pressing?
Here’s what you can expect from First Pressing (subject to change of course):
A (bi)weekly Sunday newsletter that will highlight one album to listen to (preferably on a record player) and some words on why
Recommendations across a vast array of other mediums (film, art, events, books, podcasts, etc.) connected to the album
Vinyl 101 a.k.a. things related to the record listening experience for beginners, newbies, or those in need of a refresh
One featured record store
A playlist for your next seven days
And more!
Oh, and for the time being, it’s going to be FREE to all subscribers.
Every record collection has an origin story.
I’m no exception. You can read mine here, which also goes a little deeper into what you can expect from this newsletter and why I’m writing it.
I sell records, too!
I’ve always wanted to own a record store. After many years of just being an idea, i’m excited to announce that Latin Gold Records is officially LIVE!
While the main dream is to have a brick-and-mortar store that you can call a third place one day, I’m thrilled to sell records on Instagram as well as bond with you over music on this Substack as well as swap stories, recommend artists and albums, and help build your record collection. I am also doing pop-ups in person at record fairs and flea markets in Los Angeles and beyond.
You can read all about the record store launch here, but I wanted to let you know: if you subscribe to First Pressing, YOU will receive exclusive first looks at some of the records I’ll be selling before each sale!
Follow Latin Gold Records on Instagram or visit our website to get updates on all upcoming sales. More life, more records, more to come!
Beyond the records
Outside of my record habit and this Substack, I’m currently the Director of Marketing for Onyx Collective, a premium content brand within The Walt Disney Company with programming exclusively available to stream on Hulu that focuses on artists of color and underrepresented voices. As Director, I oversee all marketing campaigns for Onyx’s programming including the Oscar-winning documentary feature film Summer of Soul, scripted series Reasonable Doubt and UnPrisoned, and docuseries such as The 1619 Project. Before Onyx, I was the Director of Advertising & Media at FX Networks, overseeing paid media campaigns for DAVE, Snowfall, American Horror Story, and more. Back in the day, I used to work at Pivot TV and Spin Magazine, too.
Feel free to follow me on Instagram or listen to my playlists on Spotify.
