Other Record Labels

In this episode, I talk with the founders of Lobby Art Editions. We talk about the relationship between visual art and music. We also chat about pricing vinyl and we talk an inappropriate amount about obi-strips!   ►► Download our free Record Label toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit  

Why do artists need record labels in this day and age? Well, the short answer is that they don't. But in this episode I have three reasons why I think the relationship between a label and and artist can be extremely beneficial! Let's discuss!   DOWNLOAD OUR FREE RECORD LABEL TOOLKIT: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit

In this episode, I chat with Nick Hyatt of Moderna Records. A Montreal-based label who focuses on modern classical, instrumental, neo-classical music with a strong emphasis on stunning artwork, and artist photos. We talk the effects of streaming on instrumental music, how to market ambient music, and how they feel about sharing a name with a newly-popular drug company.    ►► Download our free Record Label toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit  

►► Check out all of my resources on streaming and playlists!  http://otherrecordlabels.com/streaming Let's talk about some best practices that we can implement as record labels (and DIY artists) to help increase our chances of achieving success with playlists on the various streaming platforms (Spotify, Tidal, AppleMusic, etc). Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

In this episode, I talk with Mike Warner of Work Hard Playlist Hard and Chartmetric. We talk all about best practices when it comes to playlisting and getting our label's music heard on streaming platforms! Grab a copy of Mike's book on Playlisting called "Work Hard Playlist Hard" here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/books Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com.

►► Check out our resources on how to generate multiple revenue streams for your record label: http://otherrecordlabels.com/revenue Let’s talk about multiple revenue streams and why they’re so essential for the financial stability of independent record labels. Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

In this episode, I chat with Erin of This Could Go Boom, a record label that is an official not-for-profit charitable organization. We talk all about the application process and why they decided to create a non-profit record label.   ►► Download our free Record Label toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit  

►► Download free resources on how to press vinyl: http://otherrecordlabels.com/vinyl Vinyl pressing is expensive and stressful but super rewarding when done well! Let's talk about the 5 cool things you can do with your vinyl pressing that will help your records stand out more and help improve the overall fan experience!   Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

In this episode, I chat with Dan of Exploding in Sound Records starting out as a music blog and then finding ways to converting their built-in audience into an audience for his record label.   ►► Download our free Record Label toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit      

Here are 3 great books that I read this year that should help you on your record label journey! ►► Check out all of my book recommendations by going to http://otherrecordlabels.com/books Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels​​ on Instagram http://instagram.com/otherrecordlabels​