Other Record Labels

Why do artists need record labels in this day and age? Well, the short answer is that they don't. But in this episode I have three reasons why I think the relationship between a label and and artist can be extremely beneficial! Let's discuss!   DOWNLOAD OUR FREE RECORD LABEL TOOLKIT: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit

In this episode, I chat with Nick Hyatt of Moderna Records. A Montreal-based label who focuses on modern classical, instrumental, neo-classical music with a strong emphasis on stunning artwork, and artist photos. We talk the effects of streaming on instrumental music, how to market ambient music, and how they feel about sharing a name with a newly-popular drug company.    ►► Download our free Record Label toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit  

►► Check out all of my resources on streaming and playlists!  http://otherrecordlabels.com/streaming Let's talk about some best practices that we can implement as record labels (and DIY artists) to help increase our chances of achieving success with playlists on the various streaming platforms (Spotify, Tidal, AppleMusic, etc). Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

In this episode, I talk with Mike Warner of Work Hard Playlist Hard and Chartmetric. We talk all about best practices when it comes to playlisting and getting our label's music heard on streaming platforms! Grab a copy of Mike's book on Playlisting called "Work Hard Playlist Hard" here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/books Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com.

►► Check out our resources on how to generate multiple revenue streams for your record label: http://otherrecordlabels.com/revenue Let’s talk about multiple revenue streams and why they’re so essential for the financial stability of independent record labels. Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

In this episode, I chat with Erin of This Could Go Boom, a record label that is an official not-for-profit charitable organization. We talk all about the application process and why they decided to create a non-profit record label.   ►► Download our free Record Label toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit  

►► Download free resources on how to press vinyl: http://otherrecordlabels.com/vinyl   Vinyl pressing is expensive and stressful but super rewarding when done well! Let's talk about the 5 cool things you can do with your vinyl pressing that will help your records stand out more and help improve the overall fan experience!   Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

In this episode, I chat with Dan of Exploding in Sound Records starting out as a music blog and then finding ways to converting their built-in audience into an audience for his record label.   ►► Download our free Record Label toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit      

Here are 3 great books that I read this year that should help you on your record label journey! ►► Check out all of my book recommendations by going to http://otherrecordlabels.com/books Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels​​ on Instagram http://instagram.com/otherrecordlabels​

Thank you for an incredibly inspiring and encouraging year!  This episode we are recapping some really important and amazing things that happened this year and make sure that you heard every wise nugget from a selection of this year's guests. Make sure you check out our website http://otherrecordlabels.com to access all of our latest courses, resources, and helpful tips for record labels.

Let's talk about 3 things we can do to help us be strategic in picking a release date for our new release! ►► Check out our free resources to help you plan your release day... http://otherrecordlabels.com/releaseday Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels​​ on Instagram http://instagram.com/otherrecordlabels​

Very excited to launch a super helpful tool for indie record label managers and owners to help you stay organized and on-track throughout the year. Visit http://otherrecordlabels.com/productivity to learn more.

Let's talk about three main ways that we can help ourselves avoid burning out while running our record label!  ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit! http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels​​ on Instagram http://instagram.com/otherrecordlabels​

Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron! http://Patreon.com/OtherRecordLabels Enjoy this free, bonus episode that is part of our Patreon-Only Series, Artist on Labels. Today's interview is with the artist Bellows (Topshelf Records), as we talk about their history with record labels and how labels can best serve indie artists! http://otherrecordlabels.com 

In this episode, I chat with Trevor of Fire Talk Records. Make sure you grab a pen and paper, because there are some incredibly valuable nuggets of wisdom in this episode. We talk about multiple revenue streams, Spotify best practices, and more!  ►► Listen to my extended interview with Trevor and get access to bonus episodes by becoming a Patron! → http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Patreon Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

Let's talk about the ways we can work together with our local record stores and what we need to do in order to get our record label's releases on their shelves!  ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit! http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels​​ on Instagram http://instagram.com/otherrecordlabels​

In this episode, I talk with Brad Germain who owns an indie record store called, Into the Abyss. I ask Brad all about how indie record labels can best support their local record stores.    Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com.

Let's talk about why I think artists need to be more prolific and how we as record labels can help encourage and coach them! ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit! http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com Follow #OtherRecordLabels​​ on Instagram http://instagram.com/otherrecordlabels​

In this episode, I chat with Theo, Darby, and Clyde about their incredible record label Cruisin Records, a label created to support Queer artists. ►► Listen to my extended interview with the team and get access to bonus episodes by becoming a Patron! → http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Patreon Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

Welcome to our monthly series called, Record Label Case Studies, where we take a look at indie record labels who are doing inspiring things, and what we can learn from them! Our third Case Study is with Nice Guys, as we look at this Trojan horse record label... Learn more and get free resources for indie record labels at http://otherrecordlabels.com