Other Record Labels
Taking the Mystery out of Running a Record Label A podcast for independent record labels with interviews from Sub Pop, Ghostly International, Mute Records, Jagjaguar, and more. Tips and advice for people starting and running a record label. http://www.otherrecordlabels.com
Episodes
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.
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In this episode of For the Love of Vinyl, we explore the five pillars of vinyl: Ritual, Preservation, Luxury, Intimacy, ...
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----
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In this episode, Scott breaks down the five biggest mistakes he sees artists and indie record labels...
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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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 music than ever, and how running a record store has completely changed Cory's approach to running a record label.
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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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...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.
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Every year follows a different creative theme. Every release is visually connected. Every record i...
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.
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In this episode, Scott reflects on the most admirable ...
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.
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In just two years, Enrico has built a catalog of physical releases, secured international distribution, and developed a re...
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 systems I've ever created for managing releases: Release Cen...
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.
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They explore the evolution of playlist pitching, why streaming numbers have become such a powerful metric, the role of blogs and tastemakers today, and how Groover grew from a simple Google Form in...
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Let's revisit one of my favorite interviews of all time, Terry Cole of Colemine Records!
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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.
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From stronger profit margins and long-tail inventory to legitimacy, fandom, and discovering new audiences, vinyl continues to prove itself as more than nostalgia.
Scott shares observations from record st...
“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 in a hyper-online world.
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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 understanding where the next opportunity might be hiding.
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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.
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We talk about the quiet power of ambient music, building a world around your art, and what it really means to create without chasing numbers. Brady shares how his journey evolve...
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.
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In this episode, I walk through 5 essential principles every artist should follow when preparing a new release. These are simple, practical shifts that turn scattered “drops” into focused campaigns that build real ...
“How you present something affects how you hear it.”
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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 records released together as a unified body of work.
We talk about:
- Why they reject genre,...
Does the music you release actually need to be good?
Not just “good enough.” Not just “interesting.” But truly great?
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In this episode, we unpack a question that sits right at the heart of indie music—but often goes unspoken. If DIY culture is about freedom and expression, does quality even matter? Or are we sometimes hiding behind “lo-fi&rdq...
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.
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We talk about what it means to inherit a legacy, how to modernize an indie label without losing its iden...
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?
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In this episode, I’m not coming to you as an expert—I’m coming to you as someone figuring it out alongside you.
I break down 5 things I’ve pers...
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