Other Record Labels

Let's talk about the ways we can work together with our local record stores and what we need to do in order to get our record label's releases on their shelves!  ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit! http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels​ ​ on Instagram http://instagram.c...

In this episode, I talk with Brad Germain who owns an indie record store called, Into the Abyss. I ask Brad all about how indie record labels can best support their local record stores.    Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com.

Let's talk about why I think artists need to be more prolific and how we as record labels can help encourage and coach them! ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit! http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels​ ​ on Instagram http://instagram.com/otherrecordlabels​

In this episode, I chat with Theo, Darby, and Clyde about their incredible record label Cruisin Records, a label created to support Queer artists. ►► Listen to my extended interview with the team and get access to bonus episodes by becoming a Patron! → http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Patreon Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

Welcome to our monthly series called, Record Label Case Studies, where we take a look at indie record labels who are doing inspiring things, and what we can learn from them! Our third Case Study is with Nice Guys, as we look at this Trojan horse record label... Learn more and get free resources for indie record labels at http://otherrecordlabels.com  

Let's talk about why some of us get the Release Day blues... Instead of feeling like we’ve crossed a finish line it feels like we’ve run out of gas in the middle of nowhere. ►► Download our free RELEASE ROADMAP! http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Roadmap Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels​ ​ on Instagram http://inst...

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In this episode, I talk with Polina from 3Tone Publishing all about music publishing. We talk about how difficult it is for record labels to start a publishing company. We also talk about our new online course on Music Publishing that Polina teaches.  Learn more about the new course: http://otherrecordlabels.com/Courses   Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://...

It's risky to invest actual explicit money into any business, let alone a record label. But there are a few great reasons why we should... Let's discuss! ►► Download our Record Label Free Toolkit at  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels​ ​ on Instagram http://instagram.com/ot...

In this episode, I chat with Jennifer from Kiam Records. We talk about getting sync placements on TV commercials and we chat about how awkward it is sometimes when your an artist on your own label! ►► Listen to my extended interview with Jennifer and get access to bonus episodes by becoming a Patron! → http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Patreon Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY a...

Let's talk about 5 Bandcamp mistakes that I see record labels make...  ►► Download our Record Label Free Toolkit at  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels​ ​ on Instagram http://instagram.com/otherrecordlabels​

In this episode, I chat with Josh from Refresh Records. One of the coolest things we talk about in this episode is how critical it is for labels to get out into their local communities. Like Refresh did by setting up shop as the only label at a comic book fair!  ►► Download our Free Record Label Toolkit →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and D...

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In this episode, I talk with Alyssa Mark who is the Senior Director of Label Member Relations at A2IM, The American Association of Independent Music. We talk about their work in advocating for independent record labels as well as the community and resources they've built to support independent music. We also talk about how the improvements that effect larger indies can also have a positive impact...

Spoiler alert: It is actually growing! Just not in the linear way we expect things in life to grow. The fact is, our labels grow the way a child grows... in random, unpredictable spurts. Let's discuss! ►► Download our Record Label Free Toolkit at  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherReco...

Welcome to our monthly series called, Record Label Case Studies, where we take a look at indie record labels who are doing inspiring things, and what we can learn from them! Our third Case Study is with Lauretta Records, as we look at why independent record labels exist, and what we're called to do.  Learn more and get free resources for indie record labels at http://otherrecordlabels.com  

Let's talk about a few easy things we can do as record labels that will help us stay organized! ►► Download our Record Label Free Toolkit at  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels​ ​ on Instagram http://instagram.com/otherrecordlabels​

In this episode, I chat with Alec Bemis the co-founder (along with Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National) about starting and growing their record label over the past 20 years!  ►► Download our Free Record Label Toolkit →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

Do you ever feel like you are annoying your audience on social media or in your emails? This episode is for you! We're going to look at three reasons why you are not annoying your audience and why you shouldn't be worried about annoying your audience!  ►► Download our Record Label Free Toolkit at  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artist...

In this episode, I chat with Ryan Hemsworth about his label Secret Songs. ►► Download our Free Record Label Toolkit →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

Let's talk what you should be listening for when you review your vinyl test pressings.  ►► Check out our resources for pressing vinyl records at  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/testpressings Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels​ ​ on Instagram http://instagram.com/otherrecordlabels​

In this episode, I talk with Women in Vinyl founder Jenn D’Eugenio. The goal of Women in Vinyl is to support girls and women starting their educational journey through scholarships, mentorships, job boards, business development and workshops to create, preserve and improve the art of music on vinyl.  Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com.

Welcome to our new monthly series called, Record Label Case Studies, where we take a look at indie record labels who are doing inspiring things, and what we can learn from them! Our second Case Study is with The Record Machine, as we look at how they use a simple weekly email newsletter to bring value to their audience... Learn more and get free resources for indie record labels at http://otherrec...

Let's talk about email marketing for record labels and how it's an overlooked tool for indie musicians and indie labels!  ►► Download our Record Label Free Toolkit at  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels​ ​ on Instagram http://instagram.com/otherrecordlabels​

In this episode, I chat with Alex from Get Better Records! ►► Download our Free Record Label Toolkit →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com