Other Record Labels

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, memor...

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

This week’s interview is with Heart Dance Records, a women-owned and run instrumental label with a mission to create peaceful music to relax, reduce stress, focus, inspire, grieve, heal, meditate and calm. In this episode, we tackle the question of whether it’s okay or not for music fans to treat music as a utility.  For a lot music, it’s an emotional, intimate connection we have with the songs an...

In this episode, we talk about 10 simple ways that music fans can support the artists and record labels they love. Then we look at 5 ways us as record labels can make it easier for fans to support us! Read the article from today’s show at http://otherrecordlabels.com

Artists on Labels is a new series that features indie artists discussing their relationships with record labels. This series is meant to teach label owners how to better serve, inspire, and empower the artists on their roster!   This week: exclusive interview with The Beths!   ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit

Exclusive interview with Bartees Strange, talking about how to be an indie artist in the short-form video culture, the labels he grew up with, and how indie record labels can better serve indie artists!   ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit

Artists on Labels is a new series that features indie artists discussing their relationships with record labels. This series is meant to teach label owners how to better serve, inspire, and empower the artists on their roster!   This week: exclusive interview with Wheatus!   ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit

Artists on Labels is a new series that features indie artists discussing their relationships with record labels. This series is meant to teach label owners how to better serve, inspire, and empower the artists on their roster!   ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit

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Get more #RecordLabel Quick Wins here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/quickwins   Download my FREE record label Toolkit here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit

Download out FREE #RecordLabel Toolkit: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit This week's episode is with Madison and Deanna, co-founders of the record label collective, Weird Sister Records! Learn more about this label here: https://www.weirdsisterrecords.com/

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Get more #RecordLabel Quick Wins here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/quickwins Ps. You can check out the book here: http://geni.us/superfans-book Download my FREE record label Toolkit here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit

In this episode, I speak with a brand new record label that have yet to release their first album, Wicked Opossum Records. This label decided to undertake the daunting task of putting together a Kinks compilation that features artists like Wheatus, The Operation MD, Riverboat Gamblers, and many more. And they seemed to have pulled it off! Some of the takeaways from today's interview include the fa...

Let's talk about how to find an investor for your record label. And more importantly, why someone might want to invest in your label...  This is actually a question that I’ve been asked a lot in our community. I understand that for a lot of you, this isn’t something that may interest you. Perhaps you like operating with your own resources, as an independent company. But for some of you, this is so...

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In this episode, I speak with Steven Hill, the head of North America and Global Marketing for Warp Records. We talk all about marketing for record labels; how to look outside of music for marketing inspiration; how artists are involved in the campaign in their own special way; and how marketing always starts with the art, the artist, and the music. Get ready for an electrifying episode as we dive...

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