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Other Record Labels

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.

Music Interviews Music Music Commentary
Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
35 minutes
Episodes
385
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Physical Distribution - Industry Insiders

Physical Distribution - Industry Insiders

In this episode, I speak with Abby Goldsmith of Secretly Distribution. We talk about the role that physical distribution should play in building an indie record label. We talk about how to engage wit…

01:01:46  |   Tue 13 Jun 2023
The Entrepreneurial Seizure

The Entrepreneurial Seizure

In this episode of Other Record Labels, we delve into the concept of "The Entrepreneurial Seizure" as coined by Michael E. Gerber in his book "The E-Myth Revisited." This term has become a fundamenta…

00:24:32  |   Tue 06 Jun 2023
Winspear Records - (Barrie, Slow Pulp, Kevin Krauter)

Winspear Records - (Barrie, Slow Pulp, Kevin Krauter)

Jared said something in this week’s episode that caught me off guard… He referred to the time period after release day as “Phase 2.” 

We’ve talked a lot on this show about the importance of having a…

00:58:09  |   Tue 30 May 2023
What Does a Record Label Do?

What Does a Record Label Do?

Check this out: http://otherrecordlabels.com/recordlabels Record labels can be pivotal in shaping the careers of artists. But what exactly do record labels do?

From discovering and nurturing talent t…

00:30:26  |   Tue 23 May 2023
Stereofox - (fnonose, LOKY, Kendall Miles)

Stereofox - (fnonose, LOKY, Kendall Miles)

In this podcast episode, Scott interviews the indie record label, Stereofox. While the label is known for its curated Spotify playlists, Scott discovers there's more to the company than just curation…

00:59:31  |   Tue 16 May 2023
The 4 Types of Record Label Personalities

The 4 Types of Record Label Personalities

In this episode, we explore the four types of record label owners: the passion project, the entrepreneur, the artist, and the philanthropist. We examine the unique personalities and approaches of eac…

00:15:47  |   Tue 09 May 2023
Mastering - Industry Insiders

Mastering - Industry Insiders

Learn more at http://otherrecordlabels.com/mastering

Check out Jon at Transparent Mastering here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/directory

 

00:52:06  |   Tue 02 May 2023
10 Steps to Planning Your New Release

10 Steps to Planning Your New Release

Download my FREE 10 Step Release Plan: http://otherrecordlabels.com/plan

From Concept to Launch: A Guide for Record Label Owners on Successfully Planning Your Next Release. This is the question I get…
00:33:49  |   Tue 25 Apr 2023
Record Store Day - Industry Insiders

Record Store Day - Industry Insiders

Read my takeaways from this episode... http://otherrecordlabels.com/recordstoreday

Interview with Larry Jaffee, author of the book, "Record Store Day"

Visit http://otherrecordlabels.com/books to get …

01:03:02  |   Tue 18 Apr 2023
Why I Quit My Own Record Label...

Why I Quit My Own Record Label...

Download my FREE toolkit for indie record labels: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit

I get asked a lot about the status of my record label that I started in 2010. And I wanted to share a little of …

00:16:25  |   Tue 11 Apr 2023
Why Do We Release Music on Fridays?

Why Do We Release Music on Fridays?

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 c…

00:23:09  |   Tue 04 Apr 2023
Flower Sounds - (The Fruit Trees, The Lentils, Dave Bixby)

Flower Sounds - (The Fruit Trees, The Lentils, Dave Bixby)

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 whe…

01:03:06  |   Tue 28 Mar 2023
Common Album Artwork Mistakes

Common Album Artwork Mistakes

Let's discuss 10 common mistakes record labels make when creating album covers. 

Learn more here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/artwork

00:26:35  |   Tue 21 Mar 2023
Full Plate - (Dillon,Yamin Semali, Batsauce)

Full Plate - (Dillon,Yamin Semali, Batsauce)

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.

01:06:51  |   Tue 14 Mar 2023
How to Start a Record Label Podcast

How to Start a Record Label Podcast

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://otherrecordl…

00:35:28  |   Tue 07 Mar 2023
5 Things That Don’t Matter (for Record Labels)

5 Things That Don’t Matter (for Record Labels)

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

00:23:20  |   Tue 28 Feb 2023
OFFAIR Records - (Richard Reed Perry & Susie Ibarra, Niia, Oh No)

OFFAIR Records - (Richard Reed Perry & Susie Ibarra, Niia, Oh No)

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…

01:00:05  |   Tue 21 Feb 2023
Your Record Label’s Unfair Advantage

Your Record Label’s Unfair Advantage

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…

00:14:17  |   Tue 14 Feb 2023
Heart Dance Records - (Eddy Ruyter, Sherry Finzer, Julia Hanney)

Heart Dance Records - (Eddy Ruyter, Sherry Finzer, Julia Hanney)

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…

00:43:01  |   Tue 07 Feb 2023
How Fans Can Support Artists (and Record Labels)

How Fans Can Support Artists (and Record Labels)

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…

00:28:25  |   Tue 31 Jan 2023
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