

Other Record Labels
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
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
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May 2, 2023 • 52min
Mastering - Industry Insiders
Learn more at http://otherrecordlabels.com/mastering
Check out Jon at Transparent Mastering here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/directory

Apr 25, 2023 • 34min
10 Steps to Planning Your New Release
Download my FREE 10 Step Release Plan: http://otherrecordlabels.com/plan
From Concept to Launch: A Guide for Record Label Owners on Successfully Planning Your Next Release.
This is the question I get asked the most!
As a record label owner, releasing new music can be both exciting and daunting. With so many factors to consider, from the timing of the release to the marketing strategy, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.
I want to provide you with 10 essential steps to help you plan your next release and set your artist up for success, and ensure that your new music gets the attention it deserves.

Apr 18, 2023 • 1h 3min
Record Store Day - Industry Insiders
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"

Apr 11, 2023 • 16min
Why I Quit My Own Record Label...
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.

Apr 4, 2023 • 23min
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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Mar 28, 2023 • 1h 3min
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!

Mar 21, 2023 • 27min
Common Album Artwork Mistakes
Let's discuss 10 common mistakes record labels make when creating album covers.
Learn more here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/artwork

Mar 14, 2023 • 1h 7min
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.

Mar 7, 2023 • 35min
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!
Get the notes from this episode here: http://otherrecordlabels.com

Feb 28, 2023 • 23min
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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