Other Record Labels

We are a community for indie #recordlabel owners and music industry professionals. Website + Resources: otherrecordlabels.com Podcast: plnk.to/otherrecordl... YouTube: youtube.com/otherrecordlabels Courses: otherrecordlabels.com/store

√ In this episode, I talk with Emmy, the new owner of @barnonerecords.bsky.social —one of the most respected indie labels in music. We get into legacy, leadership, and what it actually takes to run a #recordlabel today. LISTEN/WATCH/READ: otherrecordlabels.com/other-record...

AI can write a contract. That doesn’t mean you should sign it. In this episode, I chat with @@cspanesq, a music & entertainment attorney who helps us break down: • why AI contracts are risky • what indie labels don’t realize they’re missing • how to use AI without putting your rights at risk

"Hard choices, easy life. Easy choices, hard life."

Are you thinking about starting a record label in 2026? I’ve got you. This month, I’m walking through the process step-by-step with 8 practical topics to help you get started the right way. Learn more and register here: otherrecordlabels.com/register

TOMORROW! December 17, 12PM Noon Eastern! Free Live Q&A with Scott! Get Zoom Link: otherrecordlabels.com/officehours

This week on the podcast, part 2 of The New Release Blueprint Masterclass... Preparing Your New Release. Listen now to help you with your next release! Presented by @landrmusic #landr landr.com/otherrecordlabels

Join me in a few weeks for FREE live #recordlabel chat and Q&A! OFFICE HOURS: December 17, 2025. 12noon EST. Grab link here: otherrecordlabels.com/officehours

“Streaming doesn’t create community — physical formats do.” New episode! I sat down with Silas of @chalkpitcassetteclub to talk about the cassette revival, building community through physical formats, and how Next Wave has introduced 400+ artists to tape collectors around the world.

Thinking about switching digital distributors but scared of losing your streams or playlists? This week on the podcast, I walkthrough how I safely moved one of my songs from CD Baby to LANDR — without losing a single stream. Listen + grab the free checklist: otherrecordlabels.com/transfer #landr

“If you put your artists first and try to think about what would be the best thing for them, eventually your needs will get met.” Todd White of KING VOLLUME RECORDS joins Scott to share how his DIY indie-metal #recordlabel went from a fun side project to his full-time job.

We're excited to share a new episode of the "FOR THE LOVE OF VINYL" podcast. This month, we're talking about the environmental facts of vinyl records and what artists, labels, and fans can do to minimize it's impact. Listen at otherrecordlabels.com/fortheloveofvinyl

This week's episode seems to have resonated with quite a few people! :) When everything in the music industry feels like it’s falling apart — low streams, slow sales, no traction — what do you do? This week’s episode is all about how to survive when the #musicindustry sucks.

Looking for record label podcast guests... SUBMIT YOUR LABEL HERE: otherrecordlabels.com/submit

"If you're not being criticized, you're probably not doing anything exception"

TODAY!!! Come hang out with me for a FREE Live Zoom call. We're going to chat about our upcoming Labelmates cohort and I'll have some time for Q&A! 7:00PM EASTERN - OCT 15 - otherrecordlabels.com/officehours

Denver’s PORTAL OF EELS is a young indie label doing everything right — thoughtful releases, beautiful vinyl, and a real sense of community. 🤜 Join our Labelmates Program! otherrecordlabels.com/register Presented by @landrmusic #landr

This week's episode is HUGE! I chat with the most ICONIC indie label of all time, SUN RECORDS! LISTEN HERE: otherrecordlabels.com/podcast

Labelmates is starting soon! Come hang out with me for 6 weeks straight! As we discuss building + growing a healthy, sustainable, indie record label. Join this upcoming cohort: otherrecordlabels.com/register Oct 21-Nov25, every Tues @ 4:30pm EST Ps. Email me for questions/financial assistance.

"There are people who things happen to, and there are people who make things happen."

One of the best records I ever put out was also my least “successful.” But it was the most fulfilling. In this week’s episode of Other Record Labels, I share why fulfillment—not metrics—is the real reason people start labels. LISTEN: otherrecordlabels.com/podcast

🚨 TOMORROW 🚨 LABELMATES: OFFICE HOURS Sep 24, 2025 - 4:30PM EASTERN Free Live Zoom Hangout + Q&A Get access here: otherrecordlabels.com/officehours

"Doing the work takes much less energy than avoiding the work."

🚨 New Episode! 🚨 Do artists even need record labels anymore? With home studios, DIY distribution, and social media, many say #recordlabels are obsolete. This week, we break down 3 big reasons people claim the world doesn’t need labels… and why the best labels are more important than ever.

If you’re thinking about quitting the music business, you’re not alone. Here's 5 things that may help you reconsider... WATCH/LISTEN: otherrecordlabels.com/quit --- Presented by @landrmusic - [Get $50 OFF your LANDR subscription - landr.com/otherrecordl... #landr

Thinking about releasing your music on cassette? Before you start dubbing, here are 5 essential tips to make your release sound and look amazing! #tapes #cassettetapes 📼 Check it out: otherrecordlabels.com/tapes Presented by LANDR - [landr.com/otherrecordlabels] #landr

Picking a #digitaldistributor is an unnecessarily stressful job for an artist or #recordlabel... Here are 5 things to keep in mind when searching for distro! LISTEN/WATCH/READ: otherrecordlabels.com/distrotips

Submitting your music to #recordlabels? This week on the podcast: 5 things I wish more artists considered before sending demos. → [otherrecordlabels.com/podcast] Presented by @landrmusic → [landr.com/otherrecordlabels] #landr

🚨 WAIT! 🚨 READ THIS BEFORE YOU PRESS VINYL... This week on the podcast, I want to share 5 key things to keep in mind before you make vinyl records! CHECK IT OUT: www.otherrecordlabels.com/podcast Presented by LANDR otherrecordlabels.com/landr

Introducing our new podcast Summer Series... LISTEN TO THIS BEFORE... Basic things you should know before you embark on various music industry initiatives! Presented by LANDR (otherrecordlabels.com/landr) #landr THIS WEEK: LISTEN TO THIS BEFORE YOU START A RECORD LABEL

TODAY!!! Come hang with me! Labelmates: Office Hours - A free LIVE Zoom hangout with me! Topic: Rest, Reset, Refresh, Getting Ready for the Fall! 4PM EASTERN TIME | otherrecordlabels.com/officehours

"Learn to say 'no' to good things, because they are not 'great.'

New episode of FOR THE LOVE OF VINYL out today! We're talking with @lathetothegrave.bsky.social all about LATHES and why they make for awesome collectables for music fans! LISTEN: otherrecordlabels.com/fortheloveof... #vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcollection #vinyllove Presented by A to Z Media

Is AI coming for indie music? I weigh in on the good, the bad, and what gives me hope. Listen here: otherrecordlabels.com/podcast Presented by LANDR - otherrecordlabels.com/landr #landr

“Every release should have some physical element—even if it’s just a guitar pick.” Brand NEW #recordlabel interview out now with Ryan from @everydejavu LISTEN/WATCH: otherrecordlabels.com/other-record... Presented by LANDR – otherrecordlabels.com/landr #landr

After decades-long research of contractors' bluetooth speakers, I've been able to categorize genre preferences of the skilled trades: Electricians: Jazz/Oldies Heating & Cooling: Rock Carpenters: Country Drywall: 80s Appliance Repair: No Music Arborists: Christian Contemporary Painters: Podcasts

Most artists treat release day like it's a finish line—but it's actually the starting line! Presented by @landrmusic - Get 20% off your subscription: otherrecordlabels.com/landr Check out the episode and download the free Post Release Checklist: otherrecordlabels.com/postrelease #newrelease

*** Introducing*** Labelmates: Office Hours FREE Live Monthly Hangouts with Scott! Join me on Zoom next week, May 28, 4PM EST. REGISTER HERE: otherrecordlabels.com/officehours This Month's Topic: Post-Release Strategy (Keeping an album alive after release day)

“Mean World is about being a light in the darkness — a haven for artists in a tough industry.” LISTEN: otherrecordlabels.com/podcast In this episode, I talk w/ indie label Mean World Records about building a record label rooted in community, creative branding, and local impact. Presented by LANDR

Running a record label and feeling stuck on social media? In this episode, I break down the 5 biggest roadblocks indie labels face—and show you a simple system to overcome each one. Presented by @landrmusic.bsky.social Listen now: otherrecordlabels.com/roadblocks

This was a fun conversation. Talked a lot about visual aesthetics, music, nostalgia, and the day-to-day horrors of running a music label.

New episode out now: A conversation with Jamie of @hothamsound.bsky.social, an experimental cassette label from the Pacific Northwest with a deep love for texture, place, and homemade aesthetics. Listen at otherrecordlabels.com/podcast Presented by LANDR → otherrecordlabels.com/landr #landr

Ready to release your next single or album? Don’t miss a step! We’ve put together a FREE 10-Step Release Plan Checklist to help indie artists and record labels stay organized and maximize every release. Download it now at otherrecordlabels.com/release #landr #diyartists #indiemusic

Interview w/ Abby of Secretly Distribution shares what indie record labels need to know about physical distribution. From vinyl strategy to retail relationships, this conversation is packed with timeless advice. otherrecordlabels.com/distribution Presented by LANDR #landr #recordlabels

We're looking for record labels to interview for the podcast. If you're interested in being on the show, please fill out this form: otherrecordlabels.com/submit

In this episode of For the Love of Vinyl, I sit down with Terry Cole of Plaid Room Records in Loveland, Ohio—for a candid and insightful look at what it takes to run a successful record store. Presented by A to Z Media - atozmedia.com

This month on FOR THE LOVE OF VINYL we talk to Terry Cole all about the world of RECORD STORES! The secrets of record store owners... LISTEN: otherrecordlabels.com/fortheloveof... @plaidroomrecords.bsky.social

Getting your vinyl into record stores isn't just about pressing great music — it's about building relationships and doing the legwork. Presented by @landrmusic.bsky.social Listen now at otherrecordlabels.com/recordstores #vinyl #recordstores #landr

New Episode: The Power of Cover Songs Thinking about releasing a cover song? It could be the smartest move you make as an indie artist. otherrecordlabels.com/covers Presented by LANDR #coversongs #musicmarketing #landr