How Great Record Labels Release New Music

Interview with Groover founder Dorian Perron - (Industry Insights)

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. Presented by: Hellbender Vinyl (www.hellbendervinyl.com 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 into one of the most widely used music promotion platforms for independent artists and labels. Dorian also shares practical advice on selecting the right curators, understanding rejection, positioning your music effectively, running successful Groover campaigns, and why many artists focus on the wrong metrics when promoting their releases. If you're an independent label owner, artist, or music marketer trying to get more traction for your releases, this conversation is packed with useful insights. Learn more about Groover and get 10% off your Groover credits using code OTHERRECORDLABELSVIP at: otherrecordlabels.com/groover Presented by: Hellbender Vinyl (www.hellbendervinyl.com

Interview with Colemine Records - (PLAYBACK EPISODE)

PLAYBACK EPISODE! Let's revisit one of my favorite interviews of all time, Terry Cole of Colemine Records! Presented by HELLBENDER VINYL - hellbendervinyl.com

10 Reasons Why You Should Do Vinyl...

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. Presented by HELLBENDER VINYL [http://geni.us/hellbender] www.hellbendervinyl.com [http://www.hellbendervinyl.com]   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 stores, indie labels, younger music fans, resale culture, and his own experiences releasing records independently. Why are teenagers lining up at 4am for Record Store Day? Why are used records suddenly worth real money again? And why does vinyl feel more culturally important now than it did 10 years ago?   We are supported by Squarespace. Use the code ORL10 for 10% OFF your next website or domain at otherrecordlabels.com/squarespace

The Big Dark Records - (Record Label Interview)

“DIY shouldn’t mean being ashamed of excellence.” In this episode, I sit down with the founders of http://hellbendervinyl.com [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. Check out The Big Dark Records - http://thebigdarkrecords.com [http://thebigdarkrecords.com] Support provided by Squarespace - Get 10% OFF by using the code ORL10 at http://otherrecordlabels.com/squarespace

The Return of the CD

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. Get Books for Record Labels: http://otherrecordlabels.com/books [http://otherrecordlabels.com/books]   Learn more about managing your label's royalties: http://infinitecatalog.com/otherrecordlabels [http://infinitecatalog.com/otherrecordlabels]