Make sure you're on my mailing list! Sign up here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/insights
Learn more about The Record Label Academy: http://otherrecordlabels.com/academy
--------
3:48
--------
3:48
Chalkpit Cassette Club - (Record Label Interview)
In this episode, Scott talks with Silas, founder of Chalkpit Cassette Club and creator of The Next Wave, the monthly cassette-and-magazine discovery series that has quietly become one of the most innovative physical music platforms in the indie world.
***Get 20% OFF your LANDR Subscription! - http://landr.com/otherrecordlabels
Silas shares the origin story of Chalkpit — from inheriting his grandfather’s cassette collection during lockdown to building a modern music discovery club rooted in physical media, community, and long-term cataloging. He breaks down how The Next Wave evolved from one-off artist releases to a tastemaker-driven monthly compilation featuring over 400 artists so far.
They discuss the DIY beginnings of cassette manufacturing, the philosophy behind physical formats in a streaming-dominated world, and the surprising resurgence of tapes within major labels and indie communities. Silas also talks about curation, design, finding new artists online, and why variety—not algorithmic sameness—is at the heart of the cassette club experience.
This is a deep, inspiring conversation about music culture, physical formats, and building a community in an era where most people consume music through screens.
--------
1:00:40
--------
1:00:40
How to Switch Digital Distributors
Switching digital distributors can feel terrifying — what if you lose your Spotify streams, your playlists, or your hard-earned momentum? In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I safely transferred one of my own tracks (with over 200,000 streams and dozens of playlist placements) from CD Baby to LANDR… without losing a single play.
I’ll share the simple 4-step process to move your release to a new distributor while keeping your existing ISRCs, metadata, and playlists intact. It’s easier than you think — and yes, I tested it myself so you don’t have to.
🎧 In this episode:
Why artists and labels might switch digital distributors
What actually happens to your stream counts and playlists when you do
The exact step-by-step transfer process (CD Baby → LANDR)
How to know it worked (and when to delete your old release)
Common mistakes to avoid during the switch
🔗 Resources & Links:
Watch the video walkthrough + download the checklist: otherrecordlabels.com/transfer
Get 20% off LANDR: landr.com/otherrecordlabels
If you’ve been thinking about switching distributors but you’re scared of losing your stats, this episode will show you how to do it confidently — and keep your streams safe.
--------
13:40
--------
13:40
King Volume Records - (Record Label Interview)
“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.”
What if a record label ignored the “industry rules,” bundled three unknown bands into a cassette box—and sold out?
Presented by LANDR - http://landr.com/otherrecordlabels
Todd White of King Volume Records joins Scott to share how his DIY indie-metal label went from a fun side project to his full-time job.
We cover:
The cassette bundle strategy that built early community
Why Bandcamp is more valuable than chasing Spotify streams
How to sign artists by putting their needs first
The $150,000 Kickstarter success story and what made it work
Why creative, imperfect marketing beats polished “content”
This episode is packed with label-building breakthroughs, mindset shifts, and real tactics you can steal today.
--------
1:07:34
--------
1:07:34
The Environmental Impact of Vinyl - (For the Love of Vinyl) - Episode 10
Vinyl records are often celebrated for their warmth, their permanence, and their beauty — but what’s the real environmental cost of keeping this format alive?
Presented by A to Z Media - http://atozmedia.com
In this episode, Scott sits down with sustainability experts Ryan Weitzel and Vladimír Víšek to explore the environmental impact of vinyl records — from raw materials and manufacturing to packaging, shipping, and the small but powerful changes that can make the industry more sustainable.
It’s a nuanced conversation about responsibility, data, and the quiet revolution already underway inside pressing plants around the world.
Because sustainability in vinyl isn’t about one big decision — it’s about hundreds of small, deliberate ones that add up to real change.
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. http://www.otherrecordlabels.com
Brasil