Well, let’s start by asking the question of what a record label is looking for. And it may not sound romantic or artistic or creative, but since a label is first and foremost a business that needs to make a profit, every label is looking to sign an artist they think can sell and ...
What is a major record label doing investing in podcasting? The possibilities are intriguing. First of all, this does not seem to be about producing podcasts for Sony Music’s artists. TheHollywood Reporter articlethat broke the story quotes Neon Hum founder Jonathan Hirsch as saying, “We have...
If a label is less than upfront, the artist may actually end up in debt for making a record, because of the way the contract is written. Most music industry insiders *always* advise a young artist to have a lawyer -- preferably one versed in entertainment law and not affiliated with th...
A 360 is an exclusive contract between arecord labeland a band or artist in which the record company not only takes a share of the artist’s music sales, but also percentages of their revenue from other ventures outside of what the label is directly involved with. So, not just your reco...
I know a record producer who lives about 50 miles from my home. He owns his own studio and record label, so he is in charge of everything. He handles just about every aspect of recording music for whatever musicians come through his studio. He charges an hourly fee, so it is best ...
Metadata helps fans discover your songs and gets you recognition for your work. Here are some tips to help manage your music metadata.
1 song in the country is calling you and your affiliates pedophiles and bastardizing the name of your record label, it’s clear that your public perception has drastically shifted. How does Drake regain his cool factor without the cultural/sonic philandering he’s been cri...
From popularizing online file sharing, to transforming the music industry, here is everything you as an artist need to know about Napster.
The article focuses on issues that need to be addressed before signing any record deal. In the indie business, the more straightforward the financial aspect of the deal is the better. The author says that one should be sure that if the label is performing other business functions, such as ...
An in-house music producer works in a professional recording studio alongside other producers, audio engineers, and interns. Sometimes they’re self-employed, sometimes they are employed by the studio, and sometimes they work directly for a record label. ...