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Robber Dotter was a recent presenter at Live Pitch 2008 in Seattle. Robber Dotter is committed to bringing Swedish musicians and bands to the US for recording and touring.

Robber Dotter

• Business Category: Record Label
• Founder: Anna K. Anderson and Sean M. Anderson
• Inspiration for Product/Service: The idea stemmed from a love of music, a love of Sweden, and Sweden’s commonly accepted reputation as the third largest exporter of music after the US and the UK, usually well after a band is known in their native country.
• Target Customer/Audience: Lovers of independent and listener-supported radio, lovers of indie rock, music lovers in general and lovers of all things Swedish are those who will be most interested in RobberDotter Records.
• Synopsis of Product / Service: RobberDotter Records’ primary goal is to bring Swedish musicians to the US for full-spectrum promotion, album distribution and touring.
• Main Company Contact: Anna K. Anderson

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