Six months later I decided that putting out my friends' music was a good idea too. Thrill Jockey was formed in 1992 in New York City, Seventh St. and Ave. C to be exact. I wanted to work with music I enjoyed in a manner that would enable musicians to enjoy putting out a record. I also wanted to change the artist-label relationship to one of partnership rather than ownership.
All agreements are for the record at hand.
I want artists to stay with Thrill Jockey out of desire, not obligation. I don't listen to music any differently, though I listen to a lot of different music now, especially jazz and improv. I'm willing to look further into other genres. I go to shows every week. I have tremendous respect for everyone taking this poll, but I wouldn't want to be lumped in with them.