Other Record Labels

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"

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.

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?  http://otherrecordlabels.com  

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!  

Let's discuss 10 common mistakes record labels make when creating album covers.  Learn more here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/artwork

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.

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

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!   Get our FREE Record Label Toolkit: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit

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

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