Other Record Labels

Let's talk about the 5 most common mistakes that every record label is guilty of! A few weeks ago I polled our record label community and here's some of the mistakes they admitted to making in their early days. ►► 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

In this episode, I interview Bryan of the new record label Totally Real Records. We talk about starting a brand new label and how to deal with the inevitable imposter syndrome!  ►► Download our Free Record Label Toolkit →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabe...

Today we launch some new exciting things for our listeners who are in the early stages of starting a new record label.  ►► 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

After interviewing dozens of record labels and talking with so many of our listeners on how to release music, I want to share with you the 3 common denominators that I have found in every successful album campaign. ►► Download our Free Marketing Checklist at  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/marketing Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

In this episode, I interview Lem Oppenheimer from the amazing reggae label, Easy Star Records. ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

Let's talk about how to use a simple strategy to help us plan an entire year of promotions and marketing for our record label! ►► Download our Free Marketing Checklist at  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/marketing Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

In this episode, I talk with Ethan, Robby, and Hannah, the team from Dead Oceans and Secretly Group who were behind the release of Phoebe Bridgers' "Punisher". We chat about pre-release singles, when you need the masters in hand, and how to deal with interruptions (like a global pandemic). ►► Download my free Release Roadmap template to help you plan your own album and single releases: http://othe...

In this episode, I interview John and Alyssa of Asthmatic Kitty Records as we get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of how they planned the album rollout for the Sufjan Stevens album, "The Ascension." ►► Download my free Release Roadmap template to help you plan your own album and single releases: http://otherrecordlabels.com/roadmap Grab more free resources and our online course for independent record...

Let's talk about how to create a release roadmap to help our record labels get better at marketing and promoting our new album and single releases.  ►► Download our Free RELEASE ROADMAP template at  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/roadmap Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

In this episode, I interview the founder of Last Night From Glasgow Ian about his incredibly unique way of doing business. You have got to hear this episode... ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

Let's talk about the incredible power of the visual side of releasing music, including the reality that our photos, mockups, album covers, and videos are actually the FIRST interaction our listeners have with our music! ►► Download our Free "How to Start a Record Label" Checklist at  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/checklist Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://...

In this episode, I interview Matthew McFerrin and Bryant Saxon of Detroit's Young Heavy Souls (Eliot Lipp, Mux Mool, Zilched) (Wray, Suzanne Ciani, Dendrons) and we chat about pressing vinyl and what he learned working at a pressing plant. ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like...

Let's talk about how to start a record label with a small budget and why you should invest in your record label ambitions... ►► Download our Free "How to Start a Record Label" Checklist at  http://OtherRecordLabels.com/checklist Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

In this episode, I interview Bre Conley and Bryant Saxon of Earth Libraries (Wray, Suzanne Ciani, Dendrons). ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

Let's talk about when and how to hire a music publicist.  ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com   Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com  

In this episode, I interview Karl Hofstetter of Joyful Noise Recordings (Deerhoof, Of Montreal, Danielson). ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

Today I talk about our new course called Marketing for Record Labels. ►► Download our Free Marketing Checklist for Independent Record Labels →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com   ►► And check out our newly launched course, "Marketing For Record Labels" at http://otherrecordlabels.com/marketing-course . Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record La...

In this episode, I interview music publicist, Jamie Coletta of No Earbuds and we talk about how record labels should be promoting new releases and building album campaigns. ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLa...

In this episode, I talk about some music business books that I find inspiring! ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com   Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Books mentioned in this episode.. "Sam Phillips" - Peter Guralnick "Atomic Habits"...

In this episode, I interview Dhruv Singh of Pagal Haina Records (Prateek Kuhad, Ditty, Rounak Maiti). ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

Let's talk about when should a record label hire a music lawyer? ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com   Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

In this episode, I interview music attorney, Cassandra Spangler, Esq. ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

Let's talk about how record labels can keep artists informed and inspired! ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com   Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

In this episode, I interview Luke Reilly, Johan Alm of PNKSLM Recordings (ShitKid, HOLY, Beach Skulls). ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com  Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

Let's talk about how to start a record label, the philosophical side of things! ►► Download our Free Guide for Independent Record Labels →  http://OtherRecordLabels.com   Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com