Other Record Labels

10 Reasons Why You Should Make Vinyl - (For the Love of Vinyl Series)

Vinyl isn't making a comeback anymore.
It already came back.
Welcome to the very first episode of our For the Love of Vinyl Summer Series—a nine-part deep dive into everything independent record labels need to know about making, selling, collecting, designing, and celebrating vinyl records.
Presented by Hellbender Vinyl - http://www.hellbendervinyl.com
In this opening episode, I make the case for why every indie label should seriously consider pressing vinyl.
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Sudden Quarterly - (Record Label Interview)

What happens when you build a record label around a single idea—and commit to it for years?
This week I'm joined by Spencer Zahn, founder of Sudden Quarterly, one of the most thoughtfully designed new labels I've come across.
🚨 Presented by HELLBENDER VINYL - http://hellbendervinyl.com
Every year follows a different creative theme. Every release is visually connected. Every record is a brand-new collaboration between artists who have never made an album together before.
We dive deep into why constraints can actually create more freedom, how Spencer plans years in advance, the challenge of balancing artistic vision with sustainability, and why he believes record labels should be experiences—not just distribution companies.
SUDDEN QUARTERLY: https://suddenquarterly.com/

You Are Halfway Through 2026!

We're officially halfway through 2026, and before you start planning the next release, stressing about Q4, or comparing yourself to other labels, let's take a moment to celebrate something far more important:
You're still here.
Presented by HELLBENDER VINYL - hellbendervinyl.com
In this episode, Scott reflects on the most admirable quality shared by the best independent labels and artists—not streams, sales, playlists, tours, or sold-out vinyl runs—but persistence.
Drawing inspiration from recent guests including Kou Records, Alt Dub, Crestfallen, We All Speak In Poems, and others, this episode explores why the labels making the biggest impact aren't necessarily the biggest labels—they're the ones willing to keep showing up, taking risks, and committing to their vision year after year.
The future of your label starts with what you do next.
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Inertial Music - (Record Label Interview)

This week, Scott sits down with Enrico, founder of Inertial Music, an independent label based in Italy specializing in progressive metal, ambient, electronic, and atmospheric music.
Presented by Hellbender Vinyl - www.hellbendervinyl.com
In just two years, Enrico has built a catalog of physical releases, secured international distribution, and developed a reputation for thoughtful curation and transparency.
http://inertial-music.com/
They discuss the realities of launching a label, balancing a full-time career while running a growing music business, the enduring importance of vinyl and CDs, and why physical media remains a powerful way to deepen the connection between artists and listeners.
 
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The Simple System I Use for Every Release

There’s a lot to keep track of when you're releasing music.
Release dates. ISRCs. Lyrics. Artwork. Press photos. Streaming links. Download links. Metadata. Songwriter information. And somehow, years later, you still need to find all of it again.
In this episode, I share one of the most useful systems I've ever created for managing releases: Release Central.
 
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Release Central is a simple Google Sheet that acts as a centralized home base for every album, EP, or single you release. It's where I keep all the important information related to a project—from metadata and promotional assets to release schedules and private links. I've used this system for years across my own releases and recently started teaching it to my Labelmates VIP coaching clients, who have found it incredibly helpful.
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In this episode, you'll learn:
What Release Central is
Why every artist and label should have one
How centralized metadata can save you time and headaches
What information to include in your document
How I use it during release campaigns and years later
How to collaborate with artists, managers, publicists, and other team members using a shared release document
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Interview with Groover founder Dorian Perron - (Industry Insights)

In this episode, Scott sits down with Groover co-founder Dorian Perron to discuss how artists and record labels can get their music heard in an increasingly crowded music landscape.
Presented by: Hellbender Vinyl (www.hellbendervinyl.com
They explore the evolution of playlist pitching, why streaming numbers have become such a powerful metric, the role of blogs and tastemakers today, and how Groover grew from a simple Google Form into one of the most widely used music promotion platforms for independent artists and labels.
Dorian also shares practical advice on selecting the right curators, understanding rejection, positioning your music effectively, running successful Groover campaigns, and why many artists focus on the wrong metrics when promoting their releases.
If you're an independent label owner, artist, or music marketer trying to get more traction for your releases, this conversation is packed with useful insights.
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Interview with Colemine Records - (PLAYBACK EPISODE)

PLAYBACK EPISODE!
Let's revisit one of my favorite interviews of all time, Terry Cole of Colemine Records!
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10 Reasons Why You Should Do Vinyl...

In this episode, we explore 10 real reasons why indie artists and record labels should seriously consider pressing vinyl records — even in a world dominated by streaming.
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www.hellbendervinyl.com
 
From stronger profit margins and long-tail inventory to legitimacy, fandom, and discovering new audiences, vinyl continues to prove itself as more than nostalgia.
Scott shares observations from record stores, indie labels, younger music fans, resale culture, and his own experiences releasing records independently.
Why are teenagers lining up at 4am for Record Store Day? Why are used records suddenly worth real money again? And why does vinyl feel more culturally important now than it did 10 years ago?
 
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The Big Dark Records - (Record Label Interview)

“DIY shouldn’t mean being ashamed of excellence.”
In this episode, I sit down with the founders of The Big Dark Records, a Seattle-based label focused on developing young artists and preserving the creative spirit of the Pacific Northwest.
Presented by HELLBENDER VINYL - http://hellbendervinyl.com
We talk about the modern Seattle music scene, DIY culture, youth creativity, recording music with teenagers, physical media, and why “real life experiences” still matter in a hyper-online world.
Check out The Big Dark Records - http://thebigdarkrecords.com
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The Return of the CD

If you’re an artist or running a label, is CD actually the smartest physical format right now?If you’re a fan, is it worth collecting, or just nostalgia?
We’re digging into the real pros and cons on both sides—no hype, no nostalgia bias.
Because this isn’t just about a format…It’s about understanding where the next opportunity might be hiding.
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