What is the holy grail in the music industry? That depends on who you ask, but many musicians will tell you that it’s landing a contract with a label. Getting signed can be a worthwhile goal. But because of some of the restrictions it often comes along with, it might limit your flexibility and your […]
Getting A Record Deal
If getting a record deal is your main aim, you'll want to read the below articles. We look at all different aspects on getting signed, from how to get that record deal, to when it's the wrong time to sign.
What Is A Publishing Deal? And How Can You Get One
Many musicians have heard about people getting publishing deals and wondered, what exactly is a publishing deal? For a long time I really had no idea what getting a publishing deal entailed. I knew people who had these elusive contracts and seemed to live pretty cool lives, but I didn’t know what they meant. Recently, […]
How To Get A Record Deal, The SHOCKING Truth About Getting Signed
OK, so today we’re going to lo at how to get a record deal. If you’ve ever had dreams of signing to a record label and have them propel you to fame and fortune, this is a must-read guide. In it we’re going to lo at two often overloed truths of getting a record deal, […]
4 Huge Mistakes For Those Trying To Sign A Record Deal
For many, many artists, signing a record deal is at the top of their priority list. Despite what you may hear, labels are not dead. Nearly every single artist that is on any chart ever has a record label behind them. The resources that a record label has to offer an indie artist are invaluable. […]
How To Increase Your Chances Of Getting Signed To A Record Label
So, you’ve decided that you would like to score a contract with a record label. In today’s world, building a profitable and successful career as an independent artist is well within reach – so than it has ever been – but there’s nothing wrong with having major (or even minor) label ambitions too. If […]
Should I Sign A Record Deal If A Good One Came Along? Why I’d Say Yes
As you may know, I’m a huge fan of independent musicians. In fact, the majority of the advice on this website is based around moving yourself forward without having to rely on others to do you favors. That said, I posted a guide called ‘What are the chances of getting signed to a major record […]
What Are The Chances Of Getting Signed To A Record Label?
As much as I try and give you advice for progressing as an independent musician, I know it’s the aim of some to get signed to a record label. And that’s fine; the marketing skills I teach are a great way to get on the raider of record labels and get signed in future. But […]
Do You Need A Record Label Anymore?
When I first started advising musicians around early 2010, many of the people I’d speak to had the goal of signing to a record label. Skipping forward four or so years and things have changed dramatically. The average musician is a lot knowledge about how to progress their music career alone, with a ‘stay […]
Record Labels Know The Importance Of Music Marketing, Do You?!
There are three types of musicians in this world: Those that only make music because they enjoy doing so, and have no desire to showcase their talents or make a name for themselves. Those that enjoy making music, and want to turn that passion into a career. Those that do music simply because they’re good […]
Should You Send Unsolicited Demos to Record Labels?
So, you have this quality new song you’ve just recorded, and you’re convinced that the world needs to hear this modern day work of art. Is it worth sending it to a record label to see if they want to sign it for a single deal? Or what about sending in a longer demo to […]
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