Other Record Labels

Taking the Mystery out of Running a Record Label

A podcast for independent record labels with interviews from Sub Pop, Ghostly International, Mute Records, Jagjaguar, and more. Tips and advice for people starting and running a record label. http://www.otherrecordlabels.com

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May 2, 2023 · 52 min
Mastering - Industry Insiders
Learn more at http://otherrecordlabels.com/mastering Check out Jon at Transparent Mastering here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/directory
Apr 25, 2023 · 33 min
10 Steps to Planning Your New Release
Download my FREE 10 Step Release Plan: http://otherrecordlabels.com/plan From Concept to Launch: A Guide for Record Label Owners on Successfully Planning Your Next Release. This is the question I get asked the most! As a record label owner, releasing new music can be both exciting and daunting. With so many factors to consider, from the timing of the release to the marketing strategy, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. I want to provide you with 10 essential steps to help you plan your next release and set your artist up for success, and ensure that your new music gets the attention it deserves.
Apr 18, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Record Store Day - Industry Insiders
Read my takeaways from this episode... http://otherrecordlabels.com/recordstoreday Interview with Larry Jaffee, author of the book, "Record Store Day" Visit http://otherrecordlabels.com/books to get a copy of Larry's book, "Record Store Day"
Apr 11, 2023 · 16 min
Why I Quit My Own Record Label...
Download my FREE toolkit for indie record labels: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit I get asked a lot about the status of my record label that I started in 2010. And I wanted to share a little of that story today. It actually dawned on me recently why I’ve found it hard to maintain my label and why it’s pivoted to being on hiatus and/or only releasing my own music. I want to tell you the story of why I quit my own record label and three things you can learn from my hindsight.
Apr 4, 2023 · 23 min
Why Do We Release Music on Fridays?
Let's deep dive into the history and context of why record labels and distributors release their new releases on Fridays? Plus we'll discuss the implications for indie artists and indie labels, how can we stand out, and when should we fall in line? http://otherrecordlabels.com
Mar 28, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Flower Sounds - (The Fruit Trees, The Lentils, Dave Bixby)
In this record label interview, we talk about all of the crazy unique ways that Flower Sounds have promoted and sold their label's releases. This is a great lesson in how to think outside-the-box when it comes to record label marketing and promotion!
Mar 21, 2023 · 26 min
Common Album Artwork Mistakes
Let's discuss 10 common mistakes record labels make when creating album covers. Learn more here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/artwork
Mar 14, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
Full Plate - (Dillon,Yamin Semali, Batsauce)
Learn more about Full Plate: https://fullplate.bandcamp.com/ FULL PLATE. ATL. DUVAL. Sticking a fork in Rap. The home of Paten Locke, Dillon, Willie Evans Jr., Batsauce & Stono Echo.
Mar 7, 2023 · 35 min
How to Start a Record Label Podcast
To celebrate this podcast's 5th birthday, I want to talk about why YOU should start your own podcast, as a way to promote your record label! Get the notes from this episode here: http://otherrecordlabels.com
Feb 28, 2023 · 23 min
5 Things That Don’t Matter (for Record Labels)
Let's talk about 5 things that a lot of record labels focus too much on, that might not matter as much as you think! Get our FREE Record Label Toolkit: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit
Feb 21, 2023 · 1 hr
OFFAIR Records - (Richard Reed Perry & Susie Ibarra, Niia, Oh No)
In this episode, we're excited to feature a conversation with the team behind OFFAIR Records, a label dedicated to bringing background music to the foreground and creating intentional soundtracks for environments and mental spaces. As they put it, "instead of music getting stuck in your head, we want your head to get lost in the music." Join me as I explore how OFFAIR cultivates an intimate, memorable experience for both artists and fans through unique live shows, and their mission to showcase music that goes beyond the familiar sonic territories. This podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to discover the power of intentional listening and the art of music curation. Download my free RECORD LABEL TOOLKIT: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit
Feb 14, 2023 · 14 min
Your Record Label’s Unfair Advantage
Do you know what your unfair advantage is with your record label? Here's what it is, why it's important, some examples I can find in other record labels, and how to identify your own unfair advantage. Get the notes for this episode here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/unfair-advantage
Feb 7, 2023 · 43 min
Heart Dance Records - (Eddy Ruyter, Sherry Finzer, Julia Hanney)
This week’s interview is with Heart Dance Records, a women-owned and run instrumental label with a mission to create peaceful music to relax, reduce stress, focus, inspire, grieve, heal, meditate and calm. In this episode, we tackle the question of whether it’s okay or not for music fans to treat music as a utility. For a lot music, it’s an emotional, intimate connection we have with the songs and the albums we love… and we link that directly back to the artist who wrote or sang the song. But in some cases, music simply augments our mood or the environment we’re in. The music becomes similar to a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine, a house plant, or comfy chair. Is there a problem with that? Is that disrespectful to the artist when we passively utilize music? Or is that something that was intended by the artist? VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR RECORD LABEL RESOURCES: http://otherrecordlabels.com Heart Dance Records: http://heartdancerecords
Jan 31, 2023 · 28 min
How Fans Can Support Artists (and Record Labels)
In this episode, we talk about 10 simple ways that music fans can support the artists and record labels they love. Then we look at 5 ways us as record labels can make it easier for fans to support us! Read the article from today’s show at http://otherrecordlabels.com
Jan 24, 2023 · 43 min
Artists on Labels: The Beths
Artists on Labels is a new series that features indie artists discussing their relationships with record labels. This series is meant to teach label owners how to better serve, inspire, and empower the artists on their roster! This week: exclusive interview with The Beths! ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit
Jan 17, 2023 · 25 min
Artists on Labels: Bartees Strange
Exclusive interview with Bartees Strange, talking about how to be an indie artist in the short-form video culture, the labels he grew up with, and how indie record labels can better serve indie artists! ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit
Jan 10, 2023 · 57 min
Artists on Labels: Wheatus
Artists on Labels is a new series that features indie artists discussing their relationships with record labels. This series is meant to teach label owners how to better serve, inspire, and empower the artists on their roster! This week: exclusive interview with Wheatus! ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit
Jan 3, 2023 · 28 min
Artist on Labels: Pictoria Vark
Artists on Labels is a new series that features indie artists discussing their relationships with record labels. This series is meant to teach label owners how to better serve, inspire, and empower the artists on their roster! ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit
Dec 27, 2022 · 15 min
Great Books for Record Labels - (2022 Edition)
Check out all of my book recommendations here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/books
Dec 20, 2022 · 22 min
What Record Labels Are Doing Differently in 2023
Read/Watch today's episode at http://otherrecordlabels.com/record-label-trends Sign up for our Record Label Insights mailing list here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/insights