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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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 onl…
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!
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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!
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Let's talk about 5 Bandcamp mistakes that I see record labels make...
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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 …
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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 indepe…
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 discus…
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!
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Let's talk about a few easy things we can do as record labels that will help us stay organized!
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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!
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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 yo…
In this episode, I chat with Ryan Hemsworth about his label Secret Songs.
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Let's talk what you should be listening for when you review your vinyl test pressings.
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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 …
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!
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Let's talk about email marketing for record labels and how it's an overlooked tool for indie musicians and indie labels!
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In this episode, I chat with Alex from Get Better Records!
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Let's talk about a few ways that we can bring real, meaningful value to our record label's audience.
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