Listen to This Before You Sign a New Artist to Your Record Label

In this episode, I walk you through 5 key things every indie record label should consider before signing a new artist. These are hard-learned lessons from 15 years of running a label — and yeah, I’ve broken all 5 of these rules before.

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Thinking about pressing vinyl for your next release?

Before you commit to the cost, time, and effort, this episode gives you the real talk about making vinyl records as an indie artist or record label.

Scott shares practical, experience-based info on vanity pressings to realistic sales projections, side lengths to packaging ideas—this is everything you need to know before you go to the plant.

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Listen to This Before You Start a Record Label

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Thinking about launching your own indie record label?

Before you jump in, this episode offers five essential tips that will set you up for long-term success.

Scott Orr shares honest, actionable advice for anyone thinking about starting a label—from delaying your launch and doing proper research, to keeping your plans secret (for now!) and breaking all the traditional rules.

If you're serious about building something sustainable, this is your starting line.

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Half Year Mark – Rest, Refresh, Ready

We're officially halfway through the year — can you believe it? Somewhere between December 31st and January 1st lies this unassuming mid-point... and while it may not be a real holiday, it is a great time to hit the reset button.

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In this episode, we’re talking about the 3 R’s of running a record label at the halfway mark: Rest, Refresh, and Ready.

Oh, and it’s also time for our Half Year Sale over at The Record Label Academy — check out the link in the description or visit otherrecordlabels.com/store to learn more!

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In this episode, I sit down with Tasha Trigger of Lathe to the Grave — a UK-based company making handmade lathe cut vinyl records.

Presented by A to Z Media (http://atozmedia.com)

We break down what lathe cuts are, how they’re made, and why they’re a smart option for indie artists and small labels who want limited-edition records without the cost or risk of traditional pressing.

Tasha shares her passion for the craft, her thoughts on pricing and sound quality, and some of the more eccentric projects she’s cut.

We also talk about packaging, small-run merch strategies, and why lathe cuts are more than just music — they’re collectibles.

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“To me, the visuals are just as important as the music. It’s 50/50.”

What happens when a jazz guitarist, designer, and music lover starts a record label? Silberhall Records is a new Hamburg-based indie label rooted in community and aesthetics.

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In this episode, presented by LANDR, Anton shares how the label came together, why he values visual design as much as music, and the lessons learned from launching a label while still in school.

In this episode, I cautiously wade into the rapidly evolving world of AI and its growing presence in music.

I’ve been hesitant to record this — not because the conversation isn’t important, but because AI is changing so quickly, and I don’t want to make predictions I’ll regret. Still, it’s time we talk about it.

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This isn’t a rant or a warning — it’s an open, honest reflection. I talk about the human tendency to rebel against convenience, why handmade art still matters, and how irrationality might just be our greatest strength in the age of artificial intelligence.

In this episode, Scott chats with Ryan Magnole, founder of EveryDejaVu Records—a label that started as a blog and evolved into a trusted source for unique, left-field artists.

We dive deep into how blogs inspired early artist discovery, why physical media still matters, the value of transparent contracts, and what fuels indie label owners in 2025.

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Release day isn’t the finish line—it’s the starting line. In this episode, we dig into why so many indie releases seem to fade the moment they drop, and how to flip that mindset. Think of your release campaign like a marathon: everything you did before the release was just training. Now it’s time to run the race.

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We break down a full post-release strategy for indie artists and record labels, including specific content ideas, a long-term promo schedule, and the mindset shifts you need to keep your album in the spotlight for months—not just days.

Whether you’re planning your next release or trying to breathe new life into one that’s already out, this episode gives you the tools to build a smarter, more sustainable release campaign.

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