Other Record Labels Blog
Weekly episodes to help you build and grow your record label.
Our record label blog features podcast interviews with some of the best independent record labels, quick tips for record labels, and other helpful resources to help you make your record label more effective and efficient!
5 Unique Ways Record Labels Can Make Money
Let’s talk about a few unique ways that record labels can generate revenue.
Interview: Oh Boy Records
This week on the podcast, I chat with Collin Fidler of Oh Boy Records, home to the late, great John Prine!
John actually started his indie label in the early 80s, a pretty radical thing to do back then, especially in Nashville.
A new book on how to start a record label…
How to Start a Record Label - A 30 Day Guide is available now on Amazon as a paperback and on Kindle!
Album Release Post-Mortem
Helpful tips and a free resource on writing album and artist bios for indie artists and record labels!
Interview: Misra Records
This week on the podcast, I chat with Jeff Betten of Misra Records.
We camp out on the subject of physical distribution, and how to know when your label is ready to look for a distributor.
How to Write an Artist Bio
Helpful tips and a free resource on writing album and artist bios for indie artists and record labels!
Industry Insiders: Bio Writing
A new #OtherRecordLabels episode is out now, tackling the subject of writing bios for albums and artist, with my guest is @sammymaine – some incredibly wise nuggets in this episode.
The #1 Job of a Record Label
A few years ago, a record label I was speaking with highlighted how important it is for labels to be a fan of their artists. In fact, our entire existence should be rooted in fandom for our artists.
Industry Insiders: College Radio
A new Industry Insiders episode is live this week — camping out on the subject of College Radio!
My guest is Shil Patel of Tiger Bomb Promo. We talk about why college radio still matters and how indie record labels should be pitching to non-commercial radio!
How to Talk to Artists About Money
I want to discuss the uncomfortable topic of money, and how we as record labels should broach this delicate subject with our artists…
Industry Insiders: Lathe Cutting
In this episode, I chat with Robyn Raymond about the art of lathe cutting. Is it affordable for indie labels, what are the ideal quantities, and how does it sound?
3 Myths About Record Labels
I want to talk about 3 common myths I hear about record labels and how we can work to dispel those nasty myths…
Interview: Substitute Scene Records
In this episode, I sit down with Emily of Substitute Scene Records to talk about the origins of their label!
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
I want to talk about why we shouldn’t compare our record labels to other people’s record labels. Comparison can cause us to be reactive instead of proactive. Keep in mind that comparing ourselves to others can…
Interview: Mello Music Group
In this episode, I interview the founder of Mello Music Group, Mike Tolle about his philosophies on running a successful indie hip hop label.
5 Mistakes Every Record Label Makes
Here are some of the most common mistakes that I think a lot of us have been guilty of, and hopefully we help new record labels avoid.
Interview: Totally Real Records
In this episode, I interview Bryan Bruchman 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!
How to Start a Record Label Toolkit
I’ve just released a Free Record Label Toolkit for folks in our community who are looking to start a record label.
In the toolkit there are some checklists, a sample recording contract, an accounting spreadsheet template, social media banners, and tons more!
The 3 Attributes of a Successful Release
In this week’s episode, I want to share with you the 3 common denominators I’ve found in most successful releases.
Interview: Easy Star Records
We chat with Lem Oppenheimer, the co-founder of the incredible reggae record label, Easy Star Records.