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 15, 2022 · 3 min
Quick Win: Artist Birthdays
Here's a quick win for you, something easy, free, and helpful you can do TODAY to help you grow your record label! More QUICK WINS? Visit: http://otherrecordlabels.com/quickwins
May 10, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
Minaret Records (Won Pound, Nicole McCabe, Logan Kane)
In this episode, I speak with Egyptian-American artist, Yousef Hilmy from an amazing jazz label called, Minaret Records! We talk about what the term DIY means in jazz music, and what makes an artist someone you'd want to have on your label! Check out our new Directory, with hand-picked services and industry folk who can help your record label with bio writing, legal questions, royalty accounting, mastering and more! http://otherrecordlabels.com/directory
May 3, 2022 · 22 min
The History of Record Labels
This week we're learning about the origins of record labels as we know them today, and what we as independent labels can learn from the history of records and record labels! Download our free Record Label Toolkit: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit
Apr 26, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
Industry Insiders: Genres
This week, I chat about the history of music genres and what they mean today for music fans and indie record labels! I chat with the author Kelefa Sanneh who's book is called, "Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres." Grab a copy of this amazing book here: http://geni.us/majorlabels
Apr 19, 2022 · 26 min
Why Email Marketing Is So Important
►► Join us LIVE Wednesday April 20, 2PM Eastern for a FREE webinar on how to build an effective and sustainable email marketing strategy for your record label! WATCH HERE: http://OtherRecordLabels.com/emailmarketing I'm going to bang this drum a lot because I think that email is really easy, cheap (if not free), and super effective! Plus, it doesn’t carry any of those negatives that come with social media (vanity metrics, negative impacts on mental health). So let's discuss the 3 things that make email marketing so important for record labels!
Apr 12, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
Lacreu Records - (The Slow Glow, Luis Otamendi, Sr. Presidente)
In this episode, I speak with a great little label from Spain who has released some incredibly great records. We talk about what it means to be an indie label with artists and members all around the globe. We also talk about the challenge of promoting Spanish language artists to English-speaking press publications. Download the free Record Label Toolkit: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit
Apr 5, 2022 · 18 min
The 4 Attributes of a Great Record Label
This week we're focusing on 4 key areas of running a record label that will help you become more impactful, successful, and empathetic as a record label! Download our free Record Label Toolkit: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit
Mar 29, 2022 · 56 min
Beth Shalom Records - (Ruth Mac, Brutalligators, Bryony Williams)
In this episode, I talk with UK label, Beth Shalom Records. We talk about their ambitious goal of becoming a carbon-neutral record label! ►► Download our free Record Label Business Plan template: http://otherrecordlabels.com/businessplan
Mar 22, 2022 · 20 min
Record Label Business Plans
What is a record label business plan? Do you need one? What is included? Who is it for? We discuss all of these things in today's super didactic episode! Plus I let you know about a great new resources to help you create an effective and organized business plan for your label! Grab a free Record Label Business Plan template: http://otherrecordlabels.com/businessplan
Mar 15, 2022 · 57 min
Kadasig - (Oh! Caraga, Jacky Chang, Malaya Macaraeg)
In this episode, I talk with the Philippines record label, Kadasig about their goal to preserve a language through pop music! ►► Download our free Record Label toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit
Mar 8, 2022 · 14 min
How to Boost Your Confidence as Label Owner
In the early days of running a record label, it's common to feel self-doubt and to feel like you're not worthy or capable to represent an artist. In this episode, we talk about a few easy ways to boost your self confidence. Grab our free record label toolkit http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit
Mar 6, 2022 · 5 min
Other Record Labels Turns 4!
Happy Birthday! Thank you so much for being a part of the podcast and the record label community! Please consider joining our Patreon... http://patreon.com/otherrecordlabels
Mar 1, 2022 · 55 min
Lobby Art Editions - (Old Saw, Ben Varian, Post Moves)
In this episode, I talk with the founders of Lobby Art Editions. We talk about the relationship between visual art and music. We also chat about pricing vinyl and we talk an inappropriate amount about obi-strips! ►► Download our free Record Label toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit
Feb 22, 2022 · 13 min
Do Artists Need a Record Label?
Why do artists need record labels in this day and age? Well, the short answer is that they don't. But in this episode I have three reasons why I think the relationship between a label and and artist can be extremely beneficial! Let's discuss! DOWNLOAD OUR FREE RECORD LABEL TOOLKIT: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit
Feb 15, 2022 · 46 min
Moderna Records - (Julia Gjertsen, Snorri Hallgrímsson, Jacob David)
In this episode, I chat with Nick Hyatt of Moderna Records. A Montreal-based label who focuses on modern classical, instrumental, neo-classical music with a strong emphasis on stunning artwork, and artist photos. We talk the effects of streaming on instrumental music, how to market ambient music, and how they feel about sharing a name with a newly-popular drug company. ►► Download our free Record Label toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit
Feb 8, 2022 · 12 min
Streaming Best Practices
►► Check out all of my resources on streaming and playlists! http://otherrecordlabels.com/streaming Let's talk about some best practices that we can implement as record labels (and DIY artists) to help increase our chances of achieving success with playlists on the various streaming platforms (Spotify, Tidal, AppleMusic, etc). Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Feb 1, 2022 · 1 hr 10 min
Playlisting - INDUSTRY INSIDERS
In this episode, I talk with Mike Warner of Work Hard Playlist Hard and Chartmetric. We talk all about best practices when it comes to playlisting and getting our label's music heard on streaming platforms! Grab a copy of Mike's book on Playlisting called "Work Hard Playlist Hard" here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/books Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com.
Jan 25, 2022 · 15 min
Multiple Revenue Streams
►► Check out our resources on how to generate multiple revenue streams for your record label: http://otherrecordlabels.com/revenue Let’s talk about multiple revenue streams and why they’re so essential for the financial stability of independent record labels. Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Jan 18, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
This Could Go Boom! - (Lightmare, Rosie Cima and What She Dreamed, The OSYX)
In this episode, I chat with Erin of This Could Go Boom, a record label that is an official not-for-profit charitable organization. We talk all about the application process and why they decided to create a non-profit record label. ►► Download our free Record Label toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit
Jan 11, 2022 · 12 min
5 Cool Vinyl Packaging Ideas
►► Download free resources on how to press vinyl: http://otherrecordlabels.com/vinyl Vinyl pressing is expensive and stressful but super rewarding when done well! Let's talk about the 5 cool things you can do with your vinyl pressing that will help your records stand out more and help improve the overall fan experience! Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com