Starting a Record Label in 2026. - "Consistency & Commitment" - Part 8

January 29
10 mins

Episode Description

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Starting a record label is exciting—but sticking with it is where the real work begins.

In Episode 8 of How to Start a Record Label This Year, Scott focuses on one of the most important (and underrated) qualities of successful labels: consistency. Not hustle. Not volume. Not chasing trends—but showing up in a sustainable, repeatable way over time.

This episode explores:

  • Why consistency matters more than frequency

  • Choosing a release cadence you can actually maintain

  • The difference between full-length releases, singles, and supplemental content

  • How the pipeline supports consistency and prevents burnout

  • Why a label’s greatest asset is its catalog, not any single release

  • How labels act as a bridge between artists and music fans

Scott reframes the role of a record label as a long-term conduit—balancing the infinite appetite of music fans with the creative rhythms of artists—and explains how thoughtful consistency builds trust, momentum, and sustainability for everyone involved.

 

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