Peter James
Owner — Manicat Records
Peter James is the founder of Manic Kat Records, an independent punk label focused on artist development. His Hook & Bridge appearances explore independent labels, branding, and the relationship between music and online communities. He shares a practical perspective on building a career around good songs and strong relationships.
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May 11, 2026
How A Streamer Becomes A Music Ambassador
Send in your music story! A label doesn’t usually find its next big voice through RuneScape and a TikTok DM, but that’s what makes this conversation so fun and so real. We sit down with Peter James from Manicat and their new ambassador, legendary streamer Miss Pistachio, to talk about how music culture and gaming culture overlap way more than most people admit and how community can outwork algorithms every time. We get into the American Music Awards lineup, Taylor Swift’s eight nominat...
Guests: Miss Pistachio , Peter James
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March 16, 2026
An Inside Look at the Music Industry : Peter James
Send in your music story! The fastest way to get ignored in the music industry is to confuse attention with momentum. We’re joined by Peter James, the owner and operator behind Manicat Records, and he gets brutally clear about what actually makes an artist worth betting on. The songs matter, but so does the human being behind them. If you’re impossible to work with, the “deal” turns into a long-term headache, and Peter explains why that’s a hard no no matter how talented someone is. Fr...
Guest: Peter James