Other Record Labels

Listen to This Before You Sign a New Artist to Your Record Label Before you jump into your next artist signing, take 20 minutes to think it through. In this episode, I walk you through 5 key things every indie record label should consider before signing a new artist. These are hard-learned lessons from 15 years of running a label — and yeah, I’ve broken all 5 of these rules before. PRESENTED BY LANDR at otherrecordlabels.com/landr #LANDR #recordlabel

Listen to This Before You Make Vinyl Records Presented by LANDR – http://otherrecordlabels.com/landr Thinking about pressing vinyl for your next release? Before you commit to the cost, time, and effort, this episode gives you the real talk about making vinyl records as an indie artist or record label. Scott shares practical, experience-based info on vanity pressings to realistic sales projections, side lengths to packaging ideas—this is everything you need to know before you go to the plant. 🎯 Grab the FREE Vinyl Resource Guide: http://otherrecordlabels.com/vinyl

Listen to This Before You Start a Record Label Presented by LANDR - http://otherrecordlabels.com/landr Thinking about launching your own indie record label? Before you jump in, this episode offers five essential tips that will set you up for long-term success. Scott Orr shares honest, actionable advice for anyone thinking about starting a label—from delaying your launch and doing proper research, to keeping your plans secret (for now!) and breaking all the traditional rules. If you're serious about building something sustainable, this is your starting line. Download my FREE Record Label Toolkit: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit

Half Year Mark – Rest, Refresh, Ready We're officially halfway through the year — can you believe it? Somewhere between December 31st and January 1st lies this unassuming mid-point... and while it may not be a real holiday, it is a great time to hit the reset button. Presented by LANDR (http://otherrecordlabels.com/landr) In this episode, we’re talking about the 3 R’s of running a record label at the halfway mark: Rest, Refresh, and Ready. 🛌 Rest – Are you building breaks into your label's schedule? We talk about the importance of downtime (and how one label takes half the year off). 🧼 Refresh – Use the slower summer months to clean house: rebrand, review your website, or tackle overdue admin. 🎯 Ready – How to use this time to gear up for your next release cycle or big fall plans. Oh, and it’s also time for our Half Year Sale over at The Record Label Academy — check out the link in the description or visit otherrecordlabels.com/store to learn more!   Ps. Join me Wednesday for OFFICE HOURS! http://otherrecordlabels.com/officehours

In this episode, I sit down with Tasha Trigger of Lathe to the Grave — a UK-based company making handmade lathe cut vinyl records. Presented by A to Z Media (http://atozmedia.com)   We break down what lathe cuts are, how they’re made, and why they’re a smart option for indie artists and small labels who want limited-edition records without the cost or risk of traditional pressing. Tasha shares her passion for the craft, her thoughts on pricing and sound quality, and some of the more eccentric projects she’s cut. We also talk about packaging, small-run merch strategies, and why lathe cuts are more than just music — they’re collectibles. http://otherrecordlabels.com/fortheloveofvinyl http://lathetothegrave.com/  

“To me, the visuals are just as important as the music. It’s 50/50.” What happens when a jazz guitarist, designer, and music lover starts a record label? Silberhall Records is a new Hamburg-based indie label rooted in community and aesthetics. Presented by LANDR: http://otherrecordlabels.com/landr In this episode, presented by LANDR, Anton shares how the label came together, why he values visual design as much as music, and the lessons learned from launching a label while still in school.  

Dive into the intriguing intersection of AI and the music industry. The host candidly shares thoughts on the benefits and drawbacks of artificial intelligence in creative spaces. Explore the ongoing debates about authenticity and digital ownership as AI shakes up traditional music-making. Discover how AI's innovations could enhance music quality and discovery, yet also challenge the value of human artistry. Finally, ponder the findings of a psychological study that reveals a preference for handmade art over AI creations.

In this episode, Scott chats with Ryan Magnole, founder of EveryDejaVu Records—a label that started as a blog and evolved into a trusted source for unique, left-field artists. We dive deep into how blogs inspired early artist discovery, why physical media still matters, the value of transparent contracts, and what fuels indie label owners in 2025. Presented by LANDR – http://otherrecordlabels.com/landr #landr 🎧 Listen and subscribe for more conversations with inspiring indie label owners.

Release day is just the beginning! Indie artists learn to shift their mindset from seeing a release as the finish line to understanding it as the start of a marathon. The discussion covers crucial post-release strategies that keep music alive in the spotlight for months. Effective promotional tactics, like creating engaging supplementary content and maintaining active audience connections, are explored. Plus, there are innovative ideas on leveraging streaming platforms to sustain listener interest long after the initial launch.

"These reissues are not just records—they're historical documents." In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of reissues with Jason Zeimet of Unoriginal Vinyl. He shares the behind-the-scenes process of resurrecting forgotten 90s and 2000s albums for vinyl for the very first time—or for the first time in decades. Presented by A to Z Media. (http://atozmedia.com) From artist buy-in and rare first pressings to pitch decks and the obsession with doing it right, this is a must-listen for anyone passionate about vinyl culture and music history.  Learn More about Unoriginal Vinyl here: http://unoriginalvinyl.com