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Alan Lastufka (b. May 24, 1983 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American author, videographer, songwriter and producer, known on YouTube as fallofautumndistro. Lastufka co-founded DFTBA Records with Hank Green in November of 2008.
Founding of DFTBA Records
- Main article: DFTBA Records
In fall 2008, Lastufka signed YouTube musicians Chameleon Circuit and Dave Days to his new production start-up which, at the time, was called Blue Tape Media. A few weeks later, Lastufka shared his plans for the project with Hank Green who offered to financially back the project in exchange for a share of the company, and a name change to DFTBA Records. A deal was made and on November 24, 2008, DFTBA Records was announced via YouTube videos by both Hank Green on the vlogbrothers channel[1] and Alan Lastufka on the fiveawesomeguys channel[2].
Lastufka runs the daily operations of DFTBA Records in addition to signing and developing new bands for the label.
Critical reception
Shortly after recording his debut single, Roses and Overturned Ashtrays, Lastufka emailed an mp3 version to Chris Walla, guitarist and producer for indie rock band Death Cab For Cutie. The next day, Lastufka received an email back with the following message:
- "I think this is great, Alan - I get so many scrappy / lousy demos these days. I like that it's a big study in texture as focus, or style as substance, or something like that. Really cool. Send more, if there's more! Thanks for sharing." -Chris Walla
Discography
Albums
EPs
Singles
Also appears on
Production Discography
Albums on which Lastufka is listed as Producer or Co-Producer.
Bibliography
Non-fiction works
References
- ↑ Hank Green announces DFTBA Records on YouTube
- ↑ Alan Lastufka announces DFTBA Records on YouTube
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