Other Record Labels

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? 
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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!
 

Common Album Artwork Mistakes

Let's discuss 10 common mistakes record labels make when creating album covers. 
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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.

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! 
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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!
 
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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

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.
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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?  
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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!
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