Other Record Labels

There’s a lot to keep track of when you're releasing music.

Release dates. ISRCs. Lyrics. Artwork. Press photos. Streaming links. Download links. Metadata. Songwriter information. And somehow, years later, you still need to find all of it again.

In this episode, I share one of the most useful systems I've ever created for managing releases: Release Central.

 

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Release Central is a simple Google Sheet that acts as a centralized home base for every album, EP, or single you release. It's where I keep all the important information related to a project—from metadata and promotional assets to release schedules and private links. I've used this system for years across my own releases and recently started teaching it to my Labelmates VIP coaching clients, who have found it incredibly helpful.

Download your copy:
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In this episode, you'll learn:

What Release Central is

Why every artist and label should have one

How centralized metadata can save you time and headaches

What information to include in your document

How I use it during release campaigns and years later

How to collaborate with artists, managers, publicists, and other team members using a shared release document

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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.

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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.

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PLAYBACK EPISODE!

Let's revisit one of my favorite interviews of all time, Terry Cole of Colemine Records!

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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.

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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?

 

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“DIY shouldn’t mean being ashamed of excellence.”

In this episode, I sit down with the founders of 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.

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