Taking the mystery out of running a record label.
👉 A Podcast hosted by @scott.orr
👉 A Community for #RecordLabels
👉 Courses & Record Label Tools
“DIY shouldn’t mean being ashamed of excellence.”
In this episode, I sit down with the founders of @thebigdarkrecords , a Seattle-based label focused on developing young artists and preserving the creative spirit of the Pacific Northwest.
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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.
CDs are creeping back into the conversation…
I keep hearing about them in interviews. I’m seeing more artists release on CD again. New CD players are showing up everywhere. And apparently kids are making mix CDs again?
Let's discuss!
PRESENTED BY @hellbendervinyl - hellbendervinyl.com
“The goal isn’t growth—it’s connection.”
In this episode, Brady (@alaskantapes ) shares how We All Speak In Poems (@weallspeakinpoems ) is built on intention, emotion, and community—not just numbers.
This is one of the most honest conversations I’ve had about creativity, independence, and what actually matters.
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“How you present something affects how you hear it.”
Most record labels release one album at a time. This one releases FIVE… as a single piece of art. I sit down with @kourecords to unpack one of the most creative label models I’ve ever seen!
Presented by @hellbendervinyl ()
LISTEN/WATCH: otherrecordlabels.com/podcast
Does your music actually need to be good?
This sounds like an obvious question… but in indie music, it’s not. We talk a lot about freedom, expression, and DIY culture. But are we sometimes using that as an excuse not to push ourselves?
Let's discuss!
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In this episode, I talk with @emmysblack , the new owner of @barnonerecords —one of the most respected indie labels in music. We get into legacy, leadership, and what it actually takes to run a #recordlabel today.
LISTEN/WATCH/READ: /other-record-labels-blog/bar-none-interview
Most artists and label owners I talk to feel the same way about social media:
Overwhelmed. Frustrated. Or just completely uninterested.
So instead of pretending I have the answers… I recorded an episode this week, sharing 5 things I’ve actually noticed.
No hacks. No “go viral” strategies.
Just: what seems to matter, what doesn’t, and how to think about it in a way that doesn’t burn you out.
Listen: OtherRecordLabels.com/Podcast
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“Everything I release has to be something I would buy as a fan.”
How do you start a record label with no experience… and end up releasing 60+ vinyl titles in five years?
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In this episode I talk with Bryce from @crestfallenrecs , a DIY metal label that has become one of the most respected names in the deathcore vinyl scene.
What started as a fan emailing bands he loved has grown into a label known for:
• stunning vinyl variants
• collector-focused releases
• and deep roots in the community
We talk about building trust with fans, taking risks on physical media, and why vinyl should always feel like a celebration of the album.
