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 May 09, 2022
Minaret Records (Won Pound, Nicole McCabe, Logan Kane)
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
In this episode, I speak with Egyptian-American artist, Yousef Hilmy from an amazing jazz label called, Minaret Records!
We talk about what the term DIY means in jazz music, and what makes an artist someone you'd want to have on your label!
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Monday May 02, 2022
The History of Record Labels
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
This week we're learning about the origins of record labels as we know them today, and what we as independent labels can learn from the history of records and record labels!
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Monday Apr 25, 2022
Industry Insiders: Genres
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
This week, I chat about the history of music genres and what they mean today for music fans and indie record labels! I chat with the author Kelefa Sanneh who's book is called, "Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres."
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Monday Apr 18, 2022
Why Email Marketing Is So Important
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
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I'm going to bang this drum a lot because I think that email is really easy, cheap (if not free), and super effective! Plus, it doesn’t carry any of those negatives that come with social media (vanity metrics, negative impacts on mental health). So let's discuss the 3 things that make email marketing so important for record labels!
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Lacreu Records - (The Slow Glow, Luis Otamendi, Sr. Presidente)
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
In this episode, I speak with a great little label from Spain who has released some incredibly great records. We talk about what it means to be an indie label with artists and members all around the globe.
We also talk about the challenge of promoting Spanish language artists to English-speaking press publications.
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Monday Apr 04, 2022
The 4 Attributes of a Great Record Label
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
This week we're focusing on 4 key areas of running a record label that will help you become more impactful, successful, and empathetic as a record label!
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Monday Mar 28, 2022
Beth Shalom Records - (Ruth Mac, Brutalligators, Bryony Williams)
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
In this episode, I talk with UK label, Beth Shalom Records. We talk about their ambitious goal of becoming a carbon-neutral record label!
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Monday Mar 21, 2022
Record Label Business Plans
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
What is a record label business plan? Do you need one? What is included? Who is it for? We discuss all of these things in today's super didactic episode! Plus I let you know about a great new resources to help you create an effective and organized business plan for your label!
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Monday Mar 14, 2022
Kadasig - (Oh! Caraga, Jacky Chang, Malaya Macaraeg)
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
In this episode, I talk with the Philippines record label, Kadasig about their goal to preserve a language through pop music!
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Monday Mar 07, 2022
How to Boost Your Confidence as Label Owner
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
In the early days of running a record label, it's common to feel self-doubt and to feel like you're not worthy or capable to represent an artist. In this episode, we talk about a few easy ways to boost your self confidence.
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