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
Episodes
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Record Store Day - Industry Insiders
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Read my takeaways from this episode... http://otherrecordlabels.com/recordstoreday
Interview with Larry Jaffee, author of the book, "Record Store Day"
Visit http://otherrecordlabels.com/books to get a copy of Larry's book, "Record Store Day"
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Why I Quit My Own Record Label...
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Download my FREE toolkit for indie record labels: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit
I get asked a lot about the status of my record label that I started in 2010. And I wanted to share a little of that story today. It actually dawned on me recently why I’ve found it hard to maintain my label and why it’s pivoted to being on hiatus and/or only releasing my own music.
I want to tell you the story of why I quit my own record label and three things you can learn from my hindsight.
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Why Do We Release Music on Fridays?
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
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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Monday Mar 27, 2023
Flower Sounds - (The Fruit Trees, The Lentils, Dave Bixby)
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
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!
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Common Album Artwork Mistakes
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Let's discuss 10 common mistakes record labels make when creating album covers.
Learn more here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/artwork
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Full Plate - (Dillon,Yamin Semali, Batsauce)
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
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.
Monday Mar 06, 2023
How to Start a Record Label Podcast
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
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!
Get the notes from this episode here: http://otherrecordlabels.com
Monday Feb 27, 2023
5 Things That Don’t Matter (for Record Labels)
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
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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Monday Feb 20, 2023
OFFAIR Records - (Richard Reed Perry & Susie Ibarra, Niia, Oh No)
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
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
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Your Record Label’s Unfair Advantage
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
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.
Get the notes for this episode here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/unfair-advantage