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Other Record Labels
by 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.
Episodes
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Do What Works For You!
There'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 this episode of Other Record Labels, we're talking about the importance of finding your own way as a label owner, and why...
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Fern Rose Records - (Record Label Interview)
What 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. What began with sharing piano ideas online eventually turned into a plan to record the music he plays for his family…
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A Message from Scott...
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Quantity is More Important Than Quality
What 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 and record labels may need to rethink the traditional album cycle altogether. We’ll talk about release frequency,...
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Poisoned Furrows Records - (Record Label Interview)
Presented by Hellbender Vinyl - http://www.hellbendervinyl.com Poison Furrows is an underground label releasing black metal, dark folk, dark ambient, dungeon synth, and other music from the darker corners of independent music. In this conversation, we talk about building a label around personal...
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How to Reverse Engineer Music Promotion
What 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 record labels. hellbendervinyl.com -- In this episode, I share a simple exercise for reverse engineering the last few...
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Temporal Drift - (Record Label Interview)
This 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 HELLBENDER VINYL - http://hellbendervinyl.com We talk about building a two-person label, reissues vs. new music,...
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The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Records - (REPLAY EPISODE)
Presented by Hellbender Vinyl - http://hellbendervinyl.com
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25 Ways to Sell More Vinyl - (For the Love of Vinyl)
25 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, I share 25 simple, unique ways to sell more vinyl—from hand-numbering and local variants to golden tickets, bundles,...
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Are Record Labels the Antidote to AI?
What 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 music fans in a world increasingly flooded with AI—and why now might be the perfect time to build yours. Learn more about...
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Vinyl Junkies Interview: Building a Global Community Around Records
What 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 host of a live vinyl stream that has grown into a remarkably active online community of music obsessives. PRESENTED BY...
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Test Pressings Explained - (For the Love of Vinyl Series)
Before 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 episode, Scott breaks down everything artists and indie labels need to know about test pressings — what they are, where they...
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The 5 Pillars of Vinyl Records - (For the Love of Vinyl Series)
Why 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 VINYL - http://hellbendervinyl.com In this episode of For the Love of Vinyl, we explore the five pillars of vinyl: Ritual,...
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5 Vinyl Mistakes Artists & Record Labels Make - (For the Love of Vinyl Series)
Pressing 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 Hellbender Vinyl - www.hellbendervinyl.com ----more---- In this episode, Scott breaks down the five biggest mistakes he sees...
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What Makes a Great Record Store? - (For the Love of Vinyl Series)
What 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 friendly staff and fair pricing to thoughtful displays, clear identity, and those little details that keep you coming back....
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The New Vinyl Economy - (For the Love of Vinyl Series)
Presented 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 from today's vinyl market. Together they discuss why records continue to thrive, why customers are buying more physical...
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10 Reasons Why You Should Make Vinyl - (For the Love of Vinyl Series)
Vinyl 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 independent record labels need to know about making, selling, collecting, designing, and celebrating vinyl records....
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Sudden Quarterly - (Record Label Interview)
What 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 thoughtfully designed new labels I've come across. 🚨 Presented by HELLBENDER VINYL - http://hellbendervinyl.com Every…
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You Are Halfway Through 2026!
We'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 something far more important: You're still here. Presented by HELLBENDER VINYL - hellbendervinyl.com In this episode,...
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Inertial Music - (Record Label Interview)
This week, Scott sits down with Enrico, founder of Inertial Music, an independent label based in Italy specializing in progressive metal, ambient, electronic, and atmospheric music. Presented by Hellbender Vinyl - www.hellbendervinyl.com In just two years, Enrico has built a catalog of physical...
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The Simple System I Use for Every Release
There’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 information. And somehow, years later, you still need to find all of it again. In this episode, I share one of the most useful...
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Interview with Groover founder Dorian Perron - (Industry Insights)
In 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 landscape. Presented by: Hellbender Vinyl (www.hellbendervinyl.com They explore the evolution of playlist pitching, why...
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Interview with Colemine Records - (PLAYBACK EPISODE)
PLAYBACK EPISODE! Let's revisit one of my favorite interviews of all time, Terry Cole of Colemine Records! Presented by HELLBENDER VINYL - hellbendervinyl.com
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10 Reasons Why You Should Do Vinyl...
In 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. Presented by HELLBENDER VINYL www.hellbendervinyl.com From stronger profit margins and long-tail inventory to legitimacy,...
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The Big Dark Records - (Record Label Interview)
“DIY shouldn’t mean being ashamed of excellence.” In this episode, I sit down with the founders of http://hellbendervinyl.com We talk about the modern Seattle music scene, DIY culture, youth creativity, recording music with teenagers, physical media, and why “real life experiences” still matter…
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The Return of the CD
If 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 real pros and cons on both sides—no hype, no nostalgia bias. Because this isn’t just about a format… It’s about...
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We All Speak in Poems - (Record Label Interview)
In 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 a philosophy. PRESENTED BY HELLBENDER VINYL - www.hellbendervinyl.com We talk about the quiet power of ambient music,...
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How Great Record Labels Release New Music
Most 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 - www.hellbendervinyl.com In this episode, I walk through 5 essential principles every artist should follow when preparing a new...
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Kou Records - (Record Label Interview)
“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 — one of the most ambitious and creative indie labels I’ve come across — to break down their “cohort” model: multiple...
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Does Your Music Have to Be Good to Succeed?
Does 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 this episode, we unpack a question that sits right at the heart of indie music—but often goes unspoken. If DIY culture…
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Bar/None Records - (Record Label Interview)
What 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 of history and a roster that helped launch artists like They Might Be Giants and Yo La Tengo. PRESENTED BY LANDR -...
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Social Media Observations for Record Labels
Social 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 worth your time? *PRESENTED BY LANDR* get.landr.com/otherrecordlabels In this episode, I’m not coming to you as an...
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Crestfallen Records - (Record Label Interview)
In 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 deathcore and metalcore vinyl scene. ***Presented by LANDR - get.landr.com/otherrecordlabels *** In just five years,...
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Email Lists for Record Labels: The 5 Simple Steps
Email 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 breaks down why email lists remain the most powerful marketing tool for record labels and indie artists — even in a world...
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Weird Fruit Records - (Record Label Interview)
“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 LANDR - get.landr.com/otherrecordlabels In this episode, I sit down with Aaron of Weird Fruit Records, a Santa Cruz-based...
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4 Rules Every Label Owner Must Live By
In 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 label owner needs to understand: Do things you want to do Don’t do things you want to do Do things you don’t want to do...
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Alt Dub - (Record Label Interview)
“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 dub techno label that’s been quietly selling out vinyl releases and building serious momentum in under two years....
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Why Your Records Aren't Selling
Why 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. ---- Presented by LANDR - http://landr.com/otherrecordlabels ---- No, I’m not promising you’ll magically sell out overnight.…
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Can You Trust AI With Your Music Contracts? - (Industry Insiders)
AI 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 music law, doesn’t mean it should. ---- Presented by LANDR - http://landr.com/otherrecordlabels ---- In this episode, I...
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Starting a Record Label in 2026. - "Consistency & Commitment" - Part 8
You 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 is exciting—but sticking with it is where the real work begins. In Episode 8 of How to Start a Record...
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Starting a Record Label in 2026 - "Contracts & Royalties" - Part 7
You should download my free TOOLKIT for new record labels... http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit Thanks to LANDR for sponsoring this episode. landr.com/otherrecordlabels Contracts and royalties are where a lot of people get stuck—and for good reason. Record labels have a long history of bad…
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Starting a Record Label in 2026 - "Making Money in Music" - Part 6
You should download my free TOOLKIT for new record labels... http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit Thanks to LANDR for sponsoring this episode. landr.com/otherrecordlabels People love to say there’s no money in the music industry. And honestly? It can feel that way—especially when you’re just...
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Starting a Record Label in 2026 - "Releasing New Music" - Part 5
You should download my free TOOLKIT for new record labels... http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit Thanks to LANDR for sponsoring this episode. landr.com/otherrecordlabels In Episode 5 of How to Start a Record Label This Year, Scott walks through what actually happens when you’re ready to release...
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Starting a Record Label in 2026 - "Finding & Signing Artists" - Part 4
One 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 feeling awkward or unqualified? PRESENTED BY LANDR - landr.com/otherrecordlabels In Episode 4, Scott breaks this down…
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Starting a Record Label in 2026 - "Launching Your Record Label" - Part 3
One 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? PRESENTED BY LANDR - http://landr.com/otherrecordlabels In Episode 3, Scott explains why the real answer has less to do…
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Starting a Record Label in 2026 - "Branding Your Label" - Part 2
You should download my free TOOLKIT for new record labels... http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit Thanks to LANDR for sponsoring this episode. landr.com/otherrecordlabels In Episode 2 of How to Start a Record Label This Year, Scott dives into branding—specifically how to name your label, define...
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Starting a Record Label in 2026 - "The Imposter Syndrome" - Part 1
You should download my free TOOLKIT for new record labels... http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit Thanks to LANDR for sponsoring this episode. landr.com/otherrecordlabels Imposter syndrome is one of the biggest reasons people never start a record label. That quiet (or loud) voice asking: Who am I...
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Why I'm Optimistic About The Music Industry
Why I’m Optimistic About The Music Industry Times are tough in the music industry—and there’s no point pretending otherwise. Streaming payouts are shrinking, costs are rising, the economy is squeezing fans, and AI plus the distraction economy are reshaping how people engage with music. In this...
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New Release Blueprint - Lesson 4
Lesson 4 — HELPING YOUR NEW RELEASE Bonus Release Questions You’re Probably Asking Right Now PRESENTED BY LANDR - landr.com/otherrecordlabels This episode is a rapid-fire support library for all the extra stuff that can trip up a release if you’re DIY. Think of it as your “release survival guide”...
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Christmas Records - (For the Love of Vinyl) - Episode 11
FOR THE LOVE OF VINYL Presented by A to Z Media (atozmedia.com) What makes a Christmas record timeless? Why do holiday albums outsell almost everything else on vinyl every December? And which Christmas records are actually worth owning? In this festive episode of For the Love of Vinyl, host Scott...
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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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