
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. www.otherrecordlabels.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 445 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusicMusic Commentary | |||

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Endlessly interesting, enlightening and inspiring.
Very informative and insightful. Great interview questions. 5 Stars.
Don't go it alone. Sure, you can stumble through it all, surviving on intuition, but you know what's better than that? Listening to people like Scott talk through their viewpoints and discuss topics that you may know a lot or a little about. Great use of your time and a great resource.
Don't go it alone. Sure, you can stumble through it all, surviving on intuition, but you know what's better than that? Listening to people like Scott talk through their viewpoints and discuss topics that you may know a lot or a little about. Great use of your time and a great resource.
Other record labels is a great podcast for people interested in potentially starting a record label. It would have been a nice resource to have when I started my small label, Treeline Recordings. I had to speak with other labels and learn as much as I could at random from the internet when I began. A consolIdated resource would have been amazing.
Scott is a greater interviewer in general.
One piece of constructive criticism Scott: STOP INTERRUPTING / TALKING OVER your guests. You can hear... more
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This show focuses on the practicalities of starting and running independent record labels, with a strong emphasis on physical media, especially vinyl. Episodes cover label management, distribution, packaging, retail strategy, artist development, and storytelling that connects releases to fans. Notable strengths include hands-on tactics from real-world label owners, deep dives into vinyl workflows, and sponsor-supported insights about production and outreach. The format tends to mix founder interviews with actionable guidance, making it a valuable resource for aspiring label founders, small teams, and collectors curious about the indie label ecosystem.
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