Video by Other Record Labels via YouTube
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https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-p7ca8-1af462e
We’re officially halfway through 2026, and before you start planning the next release, stressing about Q4, or comparing yourself to other labels, let’s take a moment to celebrate something far more important:
You’re still here.
Presented by HELLBENDER VINYL – hellbendervinyl.com
In this episode, Scott reflects on the most admirable quality shared by the best independent labels and artists—not streams, sales, playlists, tours, or sold-out vinyl runs—but persistence.
Drawing inspiration from recent guests including Kou Records, Alt Dub, Crestfallen, We All Speak In Poems, and others, this episode explores why the labels making the biggest impact aren’t necessarily the biggest labels—they’re the ones willing to keep showing up, taking risks, and committing to their vision year after year.
The future of your label starts with what you do next.
Our biggest discount ever is happening this week on The Record Label Academy – http://otherrecordlabels.com/academy
