Other Record Labels

Do you know what your unfair advantage is with your record label? Here's what it is, why it's important, some examples I can find in other record labels, and how to identify your own unfair advantage. Get the notes for this episode here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/unfair-advantage

This week’s interview is with Heart Dance Records, a women-owned and run instrumental label with a mission to create peaceful music to relax, reduce stress, focus, inspire, grieve, heal, meditate and calm. In this episode, we tackle the question of whether it’s okay or not for music fans to treat music as a utility.  For a lot music, it’s an emotional, intimate connection we have with the songs and the albums we love… and we link that directly back to the artist who wrote or sang the song. But in some cases, music simply augments our mood or the environment we’re in.  The music becomes similar to a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine, a house plant, or comfy chair.  Is there a problem with that? Is that disrespectful to the artist when we passively utilize music?  Or is that something that was intended by the artist?   VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR RECORD LABEL RESOURCES: http://otherrecordlabels.com Heart Dance Records: http://heartdancerecords

In this episode, we talk about 10 simple ways that music fans can support the artists and record labels they love. Then we look at 5 ways us as record labels can make it easier for fans to support us! Read the article from today’s show at http://otherrecordlabels.com

Artists on Labels is a new series that features indie artists discussing their relationships with record labels. This series is meant to teach label owners how to better serve, inspire, and empower the artists on their roster!   This week: exclusive interview with The Beths!   ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit

Exclusive interview with Bartees Strange, talking about how to be an indie artist in the short-form video culture, the labels he grew up with, and how indie record labels can better serve indie artists!   ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit

Artists on Labels is a new series that features indie artists discussing their relationships with record labels. This series is meant to teach label owners how to better serve, inspire, and empower the artists on their roster!   This week: exclusive interview with Wheatus!   ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit

Artists on Labels is a new series that features indie artists discussing their relationships with record labels. This series is meant to teach label owners how to better serve, inspire, and empower the artists on their roster!   ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit

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Download out FREE #RecordLabel Toolkit: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit This week's episode is with Madison and Deanna, co-founders of the record label collective, Weird Sister Records! Learn more about this label here: https://www.weirdsisterrecords.com/

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Get more #RecordLabel Quick Wins here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/quickwins Ps. You can check out the book here: http://geni.us/superfans-book Download my FREE record label Toolkit here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit

In this episode, I speak with a brand new record label that have yet to release their first album, Wicked Opossum Records. This label decided to undertake the daunting task of putting together a Kinks compilation that features artists like Wheatus, The Operation MD, Riverboat Gamblers, and many more. And they seemed to have pulled it off! Some of the takeaways from today's interview include the fact that no one’s going to give you permission, "rush into research" and how everything costs more and takes longer than you planned! Learn more about this label http://wickedopossum.bandcamp.com   ►► Download our free Record Label Toolkit - http://OtherRecordLabels.com/toolkit

Let's talk about how to find an investor for your record label. And more importantly, why someone might want to invest in your label...  This is actually a question that I’ve been asked a lot in our community. I understand that for a lot of you, this isn’t something that may interest you. Perhaps you like operating with your own resources, as an independent company. But for some of you, this is something that you’re interested in or at least want to know more about what it means to find an investor in your record label. I actually really enjoyed putting together today’s episode – because even though looking for outside investors hasn’t ever been on my radar – I feel like I have a lot more clarity about this space – and I think you’re going to find this helpful, regardless of where you are on your label journey. Get the notes from today's show at http://otherrecordlabels.com/investors Download my FREE toolkit for Reccord Labels here: http://otherrecordlabels.com

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In this episode, I speak with Steven Hill, the head of North America and Global Marketing for Warp Records. We talk all about marketing for record labels; how to look outside of music for marketing inspiration; how artists are involved in the campaign in their own special way; and how marketing always starts with the art, the artist, and the music. Check out all of our resources on Record Label Marketing: http://otherrecordlabels.com/marketing Check out our new Record Label Apparel: http://otherrecordlabels.com/merch  

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Here's a quick win for you, something easy, free, and helpful that you can start doing TODAY to help you grow your record label and improve your life!  Today, we talk the simple act of dropping some free records/merch off to your local record store. This helps you build and nurture your relationship with your local music community! Need more quick wins? Visit: http://otherrecordlabels.com/quickwins

Today we talk with Karen Emanuel the founder of Key Production, a UK company who has specialized in manufacturing CDs, tapes, and vinyl for the past 30 years.  In this interview we talk about what is behind the delays in manufacturing, price increases, and materials shortages.  Get the notes from today's episode at http://otherrecordlabels.com/manufacturing Key Production was kind enough to offer our community 5% off their next manufacturing project, when emailing info@breedmedia.co.uk  with the code ORL5%OFF!