From Fan to President: Moody Jones on Taking Over the Dirtybird Label

In this in-depth conversation, Moody Jones shares how he went from Dirtybird superfan to Label President, and what it really takes to take over an iconic dance music record label without losing its soul.

We unpack the full story behind Dirtybird’s 20-year legacy, why the label was acquired as an act of cultural preservation, and how community — not hype or algorithms — became its strongest asset. Moody breaks down the difference between acquiring vs signing labels, building sustainable, artist-led ecosystems, and why infrastructure matters more than ever in modern dance music.

In this episode, we cover:
• How Dirtybird was saved from disappearing
• Taking over your hero’s record label
• Why community-led labels outperform hype-driven ones
• The future of A&R, audience-building, and artist ownership
• How Dirtybird continues to grow globally at 20 years strong

Whether you’re an artist, label founder, music executive, or dance music fan, this episode offers rare insight into the business, culture, and community behind one of electronic music’s most influential labels.

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