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 11, 2021 · 6 min
3 Tips for Your Record Label’s Website
Let's talk 3 things to keep in mind when building a website for your record label. ►► Download our Record Label Free Toolkit at http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels on Instagram http://instagram.com/otherrecordlabels
May 4, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
Comedy Minus One - (Eleventh Dream Day, Joshua Wayne Hensley, Mint Mile)
In this episode, I interview talk with Jon Solomon from Comedy Minus One as we talk about his label and a lot about college radio! ►► Download our Free Record Label Toolkit → http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Apr 27, 2021 · 13 min
5 Unique Ways Record Labels Can Make Money
Let's talk 5 unique ways record labels can make money! ►► Download our Record Label Free Toolkit at http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels on Instagram http://instagram.com/otherrecordlabels
Apr 20, 2021 · 50 min
Oh Boy Records - (John Prine, Kelsey Waldon, Dan Reeder)
In this episode, I interview talk with Collin Filder from Oh Boy Records to talk about what it might have been like for John Prine to start the label way back in the 80s before indie labels were the norm. Plus we talk about their plans post John's passing in 2020. ►► Download our Free Record Label Toolkit → http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Apr 15, 2021 · 1 min
I wrote a book!
I'm excited to finally announce something that I've been working on for quite some time... I wrote a book! It's called "How to Start a Record Label - A 30 Day Guide" and it's a super straightforward approach to building and launching a record label. You can grab your copy on Amazon and find more about the book at http://otherrecordlabels.com/book!
Apr 13, 2021 · 10 min
The Album Release Post-Mortem
Let's talk about the 5 things we should do after every new release campaign... ►► Download our Record Label Free Toolkit at http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Apr 6, 2021 · 1 hr
Misra Records - (Buffalo Rose, Destroyer, Gabriella Salvucci)
In this episode, I interview Jeff Betten of Misra Records and we talk about pressing vinyl, as well as when your label should start thinking about physical distribution! ►► Download our Free Record Label Toolkit → http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Apr 4, 2021 · 4 min
The Story of Other Record Labels
A brief history of how this all began... Visit OtherRecordLabels.com for more helpful resources.
Mar 30, 2021 · 6 min
How to Write an Artist Bio
Let's talk about a few tips that will help you and your record label craft artist and album bios! ►► Download our Record Label Free Toolkit at http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Mar 23, 2021 · 49 min
Bio Writing - (INDUSTRY INSIDERS)
In this episode, I talk to Sammy Maine who is an author, writer, and editor. She's also a bio writer for record labels and independent artists. We talk about how labels should go about tackling the job of writing album and artist bios. ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit at → http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com.
Mar 16, 2021 · 7 min
The #1 Job of a Record Label
Let's talk about the #1 job of a record label and how we can get better at working with artists we truly love and admire! ►► Download our Record Label Free Toolkit at http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Mar 9, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
College Radio - (INDUSTRY INSIDERS)
In this episode, I chat with Shil Patel of Tiger Bomb Promo all about College Radio, if it's still relevant to indie labels and how to run an effective radio campaign for your new releases. ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels → http://OtherRecordLabels.com Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com.
Mar 2, 2021 · 10 min
How to Talk to Artists About Money
Here are a few tips to help you talk to artists on your record label about money! It can be a pretty awkward conversation, but it doesn't have to be! ►► Download our Record Label Free Toolkit at http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Feb 23, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
Lathe Cutting - (INDUSTRY INSIDERS)
In this episode, I chat with Robyn Raymond about the art of lathe cutting. Is it affordable for indie labels, what are the ideal quantities, and how does it sound? ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels → http://OtherRecordLabels.com Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com.
Feb 16, 2021 · 11 min
3 Myths About Record Labels
Let's talk about 3 common myths about record labels and how we can work towards dispelling them. ►► Download our Record Label Free Toolkit at http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Feb 9, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
Substitute Scene Records - (Juliet Quick, Den-Mate, Verdigrls)
In this episode, I interview Emily O'Brien, the owner of Substitute Scene Records and we talk about running a record label and the different ideas of what it means to be an Entrepreneur. ►► Download our Free Record Label Toolkit → http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Feb 2, 2021 · 15 min
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Why do we always compare our record label with other record labels? Let's talk about why this can be harmful, but let's also look at 3 healthy ways we can compare ourselves to others. ►► Download our Record Label Free Toolkit at http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Jan 26, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
Mello Music Group (Seba Kaapstad, Oddisee, Mike Eagle) - Mike Tolle
In this episode, I interview the founder of Mello Music Group, Mike Tolle about his philosophies on running a successful indie hip hop label. ►► Download our Free Record Label Toolkit → http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Jan 19, 2021 · 10 min
5 Mistakes Every Record Label Makes
Let's talk about the 5 most common mistakes that every record label is guilty of! A few weeks ago I polled our record label community and here's some of the mistakes they admitted to making in their early days. ►► Download our Record Label Free Toolkit at http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Jan 12, 2021 · 56 min
Totally Real Records (Old Man of the Woods, We are Joiners, Weekend Lovers) - Bryan Bruchman
In this episode, I interview Bryan of the new record label Totally Real Records. We talk about starting a brand new label and how to deal with the inevitable imposter syndrome! ►► Download our Free Record Label Toolkit → http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com