Other Record Labels
by Other Record Labels
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Opening a Record Store - We Are Music Nerds Special Series
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About this podcast
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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- Opening a Record Store - We Are Music Nerds Special Series · 1 h 14 min · Episode 467Building a Record Store for Music Lovers Presented by GROOVER What does it take to build a record store in 2026? In this episode, Scott sits down with Clifton, founder of…
- Tape Looping & Ambient Music - We Are Music Nerds Special Series · 1 h 8 min · Episode 466What happens when a musician gets tired of fighting with technology and decides to build his own? In this episode of Other Record Labels, Scott sits down with Ryan McKendall of…
- The Three Types of EPKs · 29 min · Episode 465Do you actually need an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) to succeed in the music industry? The short answer? No. But having the right EPK can make promoting your music, pitching your…
- Iron Fortress Records - (Record Label Interview) · 56 min · Episode 464Download my FREE Record Label Toolkit: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit What can independent record labels learn from the underground death metal scene? In this episode of…
- Do What Works For You! · 22 min · Episode 463There's no single right way to run a record label. And sometimes, listening to too much advice—even from this podcast—can make you feel like you're doing everything wrong. In…
- Fern Rose Records - (Record Label Interview) · 54 min · Episode 462What does starting a record label actually look like? James Nixon is documenting the entire process. James is a pianist, working parent, and the founder of Fern Rose Records…
- A Message from Scott... · 6 min · Episode 461There's still time to register! I'd love to have you join us! http://otherrecordlabels.com/labelmates
- Quantity is More Important Than Quality · 19 min · Episode 460What if releasing more music is actually more important than making every release perfect? In this episode, I make the case for quantity over quality—and why independent artists…
- Poisoned Furrows Records - (Record Label Interview) · 59 min · Episode 459Presented by Hellbender Vinyl - http://www.hellbendervinyl.com Poison Furrows is an underground label releasing black metal, dark folk, dark ambient, dungeon synth, and other…
- How to Reverse Engineer Music Promotion · 20 min · Episode 458What if the best way to figure out how to promote music is to look at how you discover music yourself? -- PRESENTED BY HELLBENDER VINYL Vinyl pressing for independent artists and…
- Temporal Drift - (Record Label Interview) · 1 h 2 min · Episode 457This week I’m talking with Patrick McCarthy and Yosuke Kitazawa of Temporal Drift, celebrating five years of one of the most fascinating independent labels around. PRESENTED BY…
- The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Records - (REPLAY EPISODE) · 40 min · Episode 456Presented by Hellbender Vinyl - http://hellbendervinyl.com
- 25 Ways to Sell More Vinyl - (For the Love of Vinyl) · 39 min · Episode 45525 Ways to Sell More Vinyl — Sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl Pressing vinyl is the exciting part. Selling every last copy? That can take a little more creativity. In this episode…
- Are Record Labels the Antidote to AI? · 7 min · Episode 454What if record labels become more important in the age of AI—not less? In this bonus episode, I explore why trusted, human-curated indie labels could become a safe harbor for…
- Vinyl Junkies Interview: Building a Global Community Around Records · 1 h 5 min · Episode 453What happens when you combine an enormous record collection, live radio, and the community of Twitch? In this episode, I sit down with Sam from Vinyl Junkies, the creator and…
- Test Pressings Explained - (For the Love of Vinyl Series) · 32 min · Episode 452Before hundreds of copies of your record get pressed, there’s one very important step: the test pressing. PRESENTED BY HELLBENDER VINYL - http://hellbendervinyl.com In this…
- The 5 Pillars of Vinyl Records - (For the Love of Vinyl Series) · 23 min · Episode 451Why do people love vinyl? It's easy to point to the sound, the artwork, or the nostalgia—but those are really just symptoms of something much deeper. PRESENTED BY HELLBENDER…
- 5 Vinyl Mistakes Artists & Record Labels Make - (For the Love of Vinyl Series) · 22 min · Episode 450Pressing a vinyl record is one of the most exciting moments in releasing music—but it's also one of the easiest places to make expensive mistakes.----more---- PRESENTED BY…
- What Makes a Great Record Store? - (For the Love of Vinyl Series) · 45 min · Episode 449What separates a good record store from one you can't stop thinking about? In this episode, I break down the ten things I believe every great record store has in common—from…
- The New Vinyl Economy - (For the Love of Vinyl Series) · 1 h 7 min · Episode 448Presented by Hellbender Vinyl - www.hellbendervinyl.com In this episode, Scott sits down with Cory Giordano of Inner Ocean Records to explore what independent labels can learn…
- 10 Reasons Why You Should Make Vinyl - (For the Love of Vinyl Series) · 38 min · Episode 447Vinyl isn't making a comeback anymore. It already came back. Welcome to the very first episode of our For the Love of Vinyl Summer Series—a nine-part deep dive into everything…
- Sudden Quarterly - (Record Label Interview) · 60 min · Episode 446What happens when you build a record label around a single idea—and commit to it for years? This week I'm joined by Spencer Zahn, founder of Sudden Quarterly, one of the most…
- You Are Halfway Through 2026! · 14 min · Episode 445We're officially halfway through 2026, and before you start planning the next release, stressing about Q4, or comparing yourself to other labels, let's take a moment to celebrate…
- Inertial Music - (Record Label Interview) · 1 h 9 min · Episode 444This week, Scott sits down with Enrico, founder of Inertial Music, an independent label based in Italy specializing in progressive metal, ambient, electronic, and atmospheric…
- The Simple System I Use for Every Release · 24 min · Episode 443There’s a lot to keep track of when you're releasing music. Release dates. ISRCs. Lyrics. Artwork. Press photos. Streaming links. Download links. Metadata. Songwriter…
- Interview with Groover founder Dorian Perron - (Industry Insights) · 59 min · Episode 442In this episode, Scott sits down with Groover co-founder Dorian Perron to discuss how artists and record labels can get their music heard in an increasingly crowded music…
- Interview with Colemine Records - (PLAYBACK EPISODE) · 1 h 44 min · Episode 441PLAYBACK EPISODE! Let's revisit one of my favorite interviews of all time, Terry Cole of Colemine Records! Presented by HELLBENDER VINYL - hellbendervinyl.com
- 10 Reasons Why You Should Do Vinyl... · 38 min · Episode 440In this episode, we explore 10 real reasons why indie artists and record labels should seriously consider pressing vinyl records — even in a world dominated by streaming…
- The Big Dark Records - (Record Label Interview) · 1 h 3 min · Episode 439“DIY shouldn’t mean being ashamed of excellence.” In this episode, I sit down with the founders of The Big Dark Records, a Seattle-based label focused on developing young artists…
- The Return of the CD · 42 min · Episode 438If you’re an artist or running a label, is CD actually the smartest physical format right now?If you’re a fan, is it worth collecting, or just nostalgia? We’re digging into the…
- We All Speak in Poems - (Record Label Interview) · 1 h 7 min · Episode 437In this episode, I sit down with Brady (Alaskan Tapes), the artist and mind behind We All Speak In Poems—a project that exists somewhere between a label, a creative platform, and…
- How Great Record Labels Release New Music · 23 min · Episode 436Most music releases fail before they even come out. Not because the music isn’t good — but because there’s no real strategy behind it. Presented by HELLBENDER VINYL…
- Kou Records - (Record Label Interview) · 58 min · Episode 435“How you present something affects how you hear it.” Presented by HELLBENDER VINYL - www.hellbenderviny.com In this episode, I sit down with Charmaine and Randall of Kou Records…
- Does Your Music Have to Be Good to Succeed? · 19 min · Episode 434Does the music you release actually need to be good? Not just “good enough.” Not just “interesting.” But truly great? PRESENTED BY HELLBENDER VINYL - www.hellbendervinyl.com In…
- Bar/None Records - (Record Label Interview) · 1 h 0 min · Episode 433What does it actually look like to take over a legendary indie label? In this episode, I sit down with Emmy Black, the new owner of Bar/None Records—a label with nearly 40 years…
- Social Media Observations for Record Labels · 27 min · Episode 432Social media feels like a necessary evil for most indie artists and label owners. You know you should be posting… but what’s actually working? What matters? And is any of it even…
- Crestfallen Records - (Record Label Interview) · 1 h 5 min · Episode 431In this episode, Scott talks with Bryce, founder of Crestfallen Records, a Pittsburgh-based DIY metal label that has quietly become one of the most respected names in the modern…
- Email Lists for Record Labels: The 5 Simple Steps · 22 min · Episode 430Email marketing might be the most boring topic in the music industry… and also the most profitable. PRESENTED BY LANDR - get.landr.com/otherrecordlabels In this episode, Scott…
- Weird Fruit Records - (Record Label Interview) · 49 min · Episode 429“Here’s some weird fruit. Trust me — once you bite into it, you’ll love it.” What if your record label operated like a farmers market for strange, exotic fruit? PRESENTED BY…
- 4 Rules Every Label Owner Must Live By · 13 min · Episode 428In this episode, I break down four deceptively simple rules inspired by Make Your Own Rules by Andrew Huang — rules that every creative entrepreneur, indie artist, and record…
- Alt Dub - (Record Label Interview) · 1 h 19 min · Episode 427“Twenty years as an artist prepared me to serve other artists better.” This week on Other Record Labels, Scott sits down with Chris Kelly, founder of Alt Dub Records, a UK-based…
- Why Your Records Aren't Selling · 24 min · Episode 426Why aren’t your records selling? This week, I’m breaking down five common reasons your CDs, tapes, vinyl (and even your streams) might be stuck… and what to do about it…
- Can You Trust AI With Your Music Contracts? - (Industry Insiders) · 39 min · Episode 425AI is showing up everywhere in the music industry — writing emails, summarizing deals, generating marketing plans… and now, drafting contracts. But just because AI can help with…
- Starting a Record Label in 2026. - "Consistency & Commitment" - Part 8 · 11 min · Episode 424You should download my free TOOLKIT for new record labels... http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit Thanks to LANDR for sponsoring this episode. landr.com/otherrecordlabels…
- Starting a Record Label in 2026 - "Contracts & Royalties" - Part 7 · 15 min · Episode 423You should download my free TOOLKIT for new record labels... http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit Thanks to LANDR for sponsoring this episode. landr.com/otherrecordlabels…
- Starting a Record Label in 2026 - "Making Money in Music" - Part 6 · 16 min · Episode 422You should download my free TOOLKIT for new record labels... http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit Thanks to LANDR for sponsoring this episode. landr.com/otherrecordlabels…
- Starting a Record Label in 2026 - "Releasing New Music" - Part 5 · 15 min · Episode 421You should download my free TOOLKIT for new record labels... http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit Thanks to LANDR for sponsoring this episode. landr.com/otherrecordlabels In…
- Starting a Record Label in 2026 - "Finding & Signing Artists" - Part 4 · 13 min · Episode 420One of the most intimidating questions new label owners face is: How do I actually find artists for my record label?And right behind it: How do I even approach an artist without…
- Starting a Record Label in 2026 - "Launching Your Record Label" - Part 3 · 12 min · Episode 419One of the biggest questions new label owners ask is: When can I officially launch my record label?Is it when you announce the name? Post a logo? Release your first record?…
- Starting a Record Label in 2026 - "Branding Your Label" - Part 2 · 16 min · Episode 418You should download my free TOOLKIT for new record labels... http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit Thanks to LANDR for sponsoring this episode. landr.com/otherrecordlabels In…
