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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Jan 5, 2021 · 6 min
How to Start a Record Label [Toolkit]
Today we launch some new exciting things for our listeners who are in the early stages of starting a new 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
Dec 29, 2020 · 13 min
The 3 Attributes of a Successful Album Release
After interviewing dozens of record labels and talking with so many of our listeners on how to release music, I want to share with you the 3 common denominators that I have found in every successful album campaign. ►► Download our Free Marketing Checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com/marketing Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Dec 22, 2020 · 1 hr 12 min
Easy Star Records (Double Tiger, Easy Star All Stars, The Late Ones)
In this episode, I interview Lem Oppenheimer from the amazing reggae label, Easy Star Records. ►► 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
Dec 15, 2020 · 8 min
How to Plan Your Entire Year in One Day
Let's talk about how to use a simple strategy to help us plan an entire year of promotions and marketing for our record label! ►► Download our Free Marketing Checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com/marketing Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Dec 8, 2020 · 50 min
Release Roadmap: Phoebe Bridgers - "Punisher"
In this episode, I talk with Ethan, Robby, and Hannah, the team from Dead Oceans and Secretly Group who were behind the release of Phoebe Bridgers' "Punisher". We chat about pre-release singles, when you need the masters in hand, and how to deal with interruptions (like a global pandemic). ►► Download my free Release Roadmap template to help you plan your own album and single releases: http://otherrecordlabels.com/roadmap Grab more free resources and our online course for independent record labels at our website; http://otherrecordlabels.com.
Dec 1, 2020 · 1 hr 16 min
Release Roadmap: Sufjan Stevens - "The Ascension"
In this episode, I interview John and Alyssa of Asthmatic Kitty Records as we get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of how they planned the album rollout for the Sufjan Stevens album, "The Ascension." ►► Download my free Release Roadmap template to help you plan your own album and single releases: http://otherrecordlabels.com/roadmap Grab more free resources and our online course for independent record labels at our website; http://otherrecordlabels.com.
Nov 24, 2020 · 12 min
How to Create a Release Roadmap
Let's talk about how to create a release roadmap to help our record labels get better at marketing and promoting our new album and single releases. ►► Download our Free RELEASE ROADMAP template at http://OtherRecordLabels.com/roadmap Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Nov 17, 2020 · 1 hr 6 min
Last Night From Glasgow - (Mark W. Georgsson, Mt.Doubt, Cloth)
In this episode, I interview the founder of Last Night From Glasgow Ian about his incredibly unique way of doing business. You have got to hear this episode... ►► 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
Nov 10, 2020 · 9 min
The Visual Side of Releasing Music
Let's talk about the incredible power of the visual side of releasing music, including the reality that our photos, mockups, album covers, and videos are actually the FIRST interaction our listeners have with our music! ►► Download our Free "How to Start a Record Label" Checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com/checklist Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Nov 3, 2020 · 56 min
Young Heavy Souls - (Eliot Lipp, Mux Mool, Zilched)
In this episode, I interview Matthew McFerrin and Bryant Saxon of Detroit's Young Heavy Souls (Eliot Lipp, Mux Mool, Zilched) (Wray, Suzanne Ciani, Dendrons) and we chat about pressing vinyl and what he learned working at a pressing plant. ►► 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
Oct 27, 2020 · 13 min
How to Start a Record Label with No Money
Let's talk about how to start a record label with a small budget and why you should invest in your record label ambitions... ►► Download our Free "How to Start a Record Label" Checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com/checklist Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Oct 20, 2020 · 1 hr 4 min
Earth Libraries (Wray, Suzanne Ciani, Dendrons) - Bryant Saxon, Bre Conley
In this episode, I interview Bre Conley and Bryant Saxon of Earth Libraries (Wray, Suzanne Ciani, Dendrons). ►► 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
Oct 13, 2020 · 12 min
How to Pick a Music Publicist
Let's talk about when and how to hire a music publicist. ►► 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
Oct 6, 2020 · 57 min
Joyful Noise Recordings - (Deerhoof, Kishi Bashi, Danielson)
In this episode, I interview Karl Hofstetter of Joyful Noise Recordings (Deerhoof, Of Montreal, Danielson). ►► 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
Sep 29, 2020 · 8 min
Marketing for Record Labels
Today I talk about our new course called Marketing for Record Labels. ►► Download our Free Marketing Checklist for Independent Record Labels → http://OtherRecordLabels.com ►► And check out our newly launched course, "Marketing For Record Labels" at http://otherrecordlabels.com/marketing-course. Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Sep 22, 2020 · 1 hr 4 min
Music Publicity - (INDUSTRY INSIDERS)
In this episode, I interview music publicist, Jamie Coletta of No Earbuds and we talk about how record labels should be promoting new releases and building album campaigns. ►► 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.
Sep 15, 2020 · 13 min
Book Recommendations for Record Labels
In this episode, I talk about some music business books that I find inspiring! ►► 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 Books mentioned in this episode.. "Sam Phillips" - Peter Guralnick "Atomic Habits" - James Clear "The War of Art" - Steven Pressfield
Sep 8, 2020 · 1 hr 2 min
Pagal Haina - (Prateek Kuhad, Ditty, Rounak Maiti)
In this episode, I interview Dhruv Singh of Pagal Haina Records (Prateek Kuhad, Ditty, Rounak Maiti). ►► 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
Sep 1, 2020 · 8 min
When to Hire a Music Lawyer
Let's talk about when should a record label hire a music lawyer? ►► 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
Aug 25, 2020 · 36 min
Music Law - (INDUSTRY INSIDERS)
In this episode, I interview music attorney, Cassandra Spangler, Esq. ►► 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