Jessi Frick, Father/Daughter Records
💭 Thoughts on parody merch, being kind to yourself, and escaping to Disneyland.
Jessi Frick has followed a non-traditional path in the music industry starting in the early 2000s. After dabbling in tour management, marketing, and PR, she founded the label Father/Daughter Records in 2010. Jessi is also founder and artist manager at Citrine Management, where she works alongside Chastity Belt, Speedy Ortiz, Remember Sports, and mui zyu.
🎯 Current focus
Father/Daughter has a stacked 2024 release schedule but we’re working on one, unannounced record coming out this summer that I can’t believe is happening. To be involved with a band who has made such an impact on generations of music listeners, it’s really special and I’m cherishing every step of the way.
📽️ The artistry that goes into scoring films
My husband and I have been really getting into movie soundtracks lately. It’s wild to listen to the music outside of the context of the film. It gives you a much bigger appreciation of the artistry that goes into scoring films! One of my all time favorites is the Goldie Hawn/Warren Beatty Dollars soundtrack produced by Quincy Jones.
📺 Bravo bringing the drama
I’m a basic b*tch so my all time favs include anything Bravo affiliated. Below Deck, Vanderpump Rules, Real Housewives franchise, Top Chef. I keep waiting for the Bravo bubble to burst but the opposite effect is happening. I like shows like that because whether they’re scripted or not, it’s someone else’s drama that I can watch but not be involved in. It colors my otherwise very dull daily life.
🕉️ Being kind to yourself
The only person you can control is yourself. And with that, the person you should show the most love, compassion for, and grace with is you. It’s a daily practice and most days I’m not very kind to me but I try to keep reminding myself that we’re all works in progress and that progress and routine takes time.
🤝 Bringing a wealth of knowledge to the table
I’m lucky to personally know some of the people I admire most. David Dickenson who runs Suicide Squeeze Records is one of them. He has a wealth of knowledge and has been at it for a long time. He’s released records from some of the all time greats—Modest Mouse, Elliott Smith, Minus the Bear, These Arms Are Snakes. Plus, David is one of the sweetest, most awesome humans. He hasn’t let the business part of what we do change him or how he runs his label and that’s so honorable.
🏰 Escaping to Disneyland
Later this month I’m going to Disneyland which is one of my favorite places ever. For three days, I ignore my inbox entirely and go on rides, eat churros, and smile. It makes me feel so happy to be squeezed by Disney’s capitalistic grip. Why am I buying a $30 popcorn bucket? Will I ever use this bucket again? Who cares, take my money!!
👚 Parody merch
I LOVE parody merch and pop culture themed clothing. Some of my favorite t-shirts are made by Monsters Outside, Magick Kingdom, and Bread & Water Printshop. I’ve hit a point in my life where I really don’t give a shit anymore and I just want to love life and wearing funny tees that make people laugh makes me happy.
💧 Can’t live without it
Can’t live without my water bottle. I carry it everywhere. I stan Hydro Flask but Chastity Belt recently gifted me a custom Love Island water bottle with my name on it that I will protect at all costs. I can't drink water that's too cold, no lemon or flavoring, but I do love a pint of water with some electrolytes mixed in for good measure. :)
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