Other Record Labels
@recordlabels.bsky.social
A podcast + community for Record Labels.
Taking the mystery out of running a record label.
www.otherrecordlabels.com
Follow for helpful #recordlabel tips, interviews, and resources.
Taking the mystery out of running a record label.
www.otherrecordlabels.com
Follow for helpful #recordlabel tips, interviews, and resources.
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We are a community for indie #recordlabel owners and music industry professionals.
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Website + Resources: otherrecordlabels.com
Podcast: plnk.to/otherrecordl...
YouTube: youtube.com/otherrecordlabels
Courses: otherrecordlabels.com/store
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
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
February 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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
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."
January 28, 2026 at 3:06 PM
"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
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
January 6, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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
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
Free Live Q&A with Scott!
Get Zoom Link: otherrecordlabels.com/officehours
December 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
TOMORROW! December 17, 12PM Noon Eastern!
Free Live Q&A with Scott!
Get Zoom Link: otherrecordlabels.com/officehours
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
Listen now to help you with your next release!
Presented by @landrmusic #landr
landr.com/otherrecordlabels
December 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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
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
OFFICE HOURS: December 17, 2025. 12noon EST.
Grab link here: otherrecordlabels.com/officehours
December 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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
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.
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.
November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“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.
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
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
How to Switch Digital Distributors (Without Losing Streams)
Learn how to safely transfer your music from one digital distributor (like CD Baby) to another (like LANDR) without losing Spotify streams or playlist placements. Step-by-step guide for artists and re...
otherrecordlabels.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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
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.
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.
November 5, 2025 at 10:16 PM
“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.
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 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
November 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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 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.
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.
November 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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.
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.
"If you're not being criticized, you're probably not doing anything exception"
October 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
"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
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
October 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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
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
🤜 Join our Labelmates Program! otherrecordlabels.com/register
Presented by @landrmusic #landr
October 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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
🤜 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
I chat with the most ICONIC indie label of all time, SUN RECORDS!
LISTEN HERE: otherrecordlabels.com/podcast
October 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
This week's episode is HUGE!
I chat with the most ICONIC indie label of all time, SUN RECORDS!
LISTEN HERE: otherrecordlabels.com/podcast
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.
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.
Labelmates - 6-Week Intensive for Ambitious Record Labels
Labelmates is a 6-week intensive program designed for new and soon-to-be record labels. If you have started a record label in the past 12 months, or are planning on launching your new record label in ...
otherrecordlabels.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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.
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."
October 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
"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
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
September 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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
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
Sep 24, 2025 - 4:30PM EASTERN
Free Live Zoom Hangout + Q&A
Get access here: otherrecordlabels.com/officehours
September 24, 2025 at 2:08 AM
🚨 TOMORROW 🚨 LABELMATES: OFFICE HOURS
Sep 24, 2025 - 4:30PM EASTERN
Free Live Zoom Hangout + Q&A
Get access here: otherrecordlabels.com/officehours
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."
September 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
"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.
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.
September 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
🚨 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.
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
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Presented by @landrmusic - [Get $50 OFF your LANDR subscription - landr.com/otherrecordl... #landr
Here's 5 things that may help you reconsider...
WATCH/LISTEN: otherrecordlabels.com/quit
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Presented by @landrmusic - [Get $50 OFF your LANDR subscription - landr.com/otherrecordl... #landr
August 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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
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Presented by @landrmusic - [Get $50 OFF your LANDR subscription - landr.com/otherrecordl... #landr
Here's 5 things that may help you reconsider...
WATCH/LISTEN: otherrecordlabels.com/quit
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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
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
August 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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
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
Here are 5 things to keep in mind when searching for distro!
LISTEN/WATCH/READ: otherrecordlabels.com/distrotips
Read This Before Picking a Digital Distributor
Choosing a digital distributor can feel like one of the most overwhelming decisions for indie artists and record labels. But here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be. In this article, we break down fiv...
otherrecordlabels.com
July 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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
Here are 5 things to keep in mind when searching for distro!
LISTEN/WATCH/READ: otherrecordlabels.com/distrotips