Interviews and insights from independent record labels. A podcast for the people who run indie record labels and for DIY musicians who self-release music. Hosted by Scott Orr.
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There’s one record label the world doesn’t have yet—the one only you can create.
In this episode, I’ll share why the most successful indie labels today are the ones that are hyper-specific, intention…
In today’s episode, we’re tackling a bold claim: record labels are obsolete. With home studios, DIY distribution, and powerful marketing tools, artists can now write, record, release, and promote the…
“Don’t just release your music willy-nilly—give it its own day in the sun.”
Releasing music isn’t just about finishing the recording—it’s about picking the right release date. In this episode, we bre…
“It isn’t luck, it’s tenacity. It’s going to as many sales as you can, and always asking if there are records.”
In this episode of For the Love of Vinyl, Scott chats with Jay Clarke, owner of Time Ca…
Submitting your music to blogs, playlists, or radio can be overwhelming... and often discouraging. In this episode, Scott shares five essential steps to take before you pitch your music to press, cur…
"You’re not gonna stop, are you? This isn’t just a career — it’s in your DNA."
Burned out? Cynical? Ready to give up on music? In this episode, I’m sharing five real-world truths that might change yo…
Presented by LANDR - http://landr.com/otherrecordlabels
In this episode, we dive into the growing world of cassette tapes and share five essential tips you must know before pressing play on your firs…
So many indie artists and label owners get stuck trying to pick the "perfect" digital distributor… but it doesn’t need to be that hard. In this episode, Scott shares 5 important things to keep in min…
In this episode, we talk all about Turntables and how modern turntable technology has contributed to our vinyl obsession. I sit down with Edward Forth of Audio-Technica to explore the brand’s pivotal…
Before you hit send on that email to your dream label, take a moment to listen to this episode. We break down five important things artists should consider when submitting music to record labels—what…
Listen to This Before You Sign a New Artist to Your Record Label
Before you jump into your next artist signing, take 20 minutes to think it through.
In this episode, I walk you through 5 key things …
Presented by LANDR – http://otherrecordlabels.com/landr
Thinking about pressing vinyl for your next release?
Before you commit to the cost, time, and effo…
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Listen to This Before You Start a Record Label
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Thinking about launching your own indie record label?
Before you jump in, this episode offers fi…
Half Year Mark – Rest, Refresh, Ready
We're officially halfway through the year — can you believe it? Somewhere between December 31st and January 1st lies this unassuming mid-point... and while it ma…
In this episode, I sit down with Tasha Trigger of Lathe to the Grave — a UK-based company making handmade lathe cut vinyl records.
Presented by A to Z Media (http://atozmedia.com)
We break down wha…
“To me, the visuals are just as important as the music. It’s 50/50.”
What happens when a jazz guitarist, designer, and music lover starts a record label? Silberhall Records is a new Hamburg-based ind…
In this episode, I cautiously wade into the rapidly evolving world of AI and its growing presence in music.
I’ve been hesitant to record this — not because the conversation isn’t important, but becau…
In this episode, Scott chats with Ryan Magnole, founder of EveryDejaVu Records—a label that started as a blog and evolved into a trusted source for unique, left-field artists.
We dive deep into how b…