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Why Record Labels Still Matter

“I don’t want to sign with a major record label,” seems to come from the lips of most songwriters and artists these days. Everybody wants to sign with an Indie label or take the Do-It-Yourself route.

But there’s a problem. Most musicians think that they’ll get special treatment being signed to an Indie label because of the small roster. While that’s often true, there’s another side to signing with an Indie that most bands and artists rarely consider.

Not only are the rosters much smaller, so are the label’s staff and budget! Quickly, how many platinum-selling artists can you think of that are on an Indie label? One, two… a few at most? And over what period of time? Years?  Read more here.

Recent Articles

LUKE WOOD A&R DreamWorks Records

He’d love to change the way commercial radio is programmed so that more records could get played, and more people were exposed to new and developing artists.

How To Get A Record Deal

While it may seem like a daunting task for you to find yourself an “Angel” who can get you through the pearly gates, it’s not impossible.

How To Present Your Demo

A look behind the scenes in the office of a person who listens to demos, torturing their brains and eardrums in the all-too-often futile search for that killer song or sound.

The Press Kit

Essentially, this is going to represent you to many of the important players in the music industry. Better make it good!

Steps For Success

How you can best put together and present a musical package whereby a record company is stimulated to eventually sign you to a recording contract.

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