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 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…
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,…
OK, so today we’re going to look 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 look at two often overlooked truths of getting 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….
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 – more so than it has ever been – but there’s nothing wrong with having major (or even minor) label ambitions too. If…
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…
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…
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 more knowledge about how to progress their music career alone, with a ‘stay…
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…
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…
A successful musician is one who knows what they really want from their endeavors, is able to find the resources that will expedite their progress, and is willing to do the work it takes to provide a living or better.” Doug Garvey, Geiman Brother Records Before I go any further, I want to make one…
Due to what I do, I’m always speaking to independent musicians. While a good percentage of them are happy remaining independent, there are also a lot that eventually want to go on and sign a record deal. To many, obtaining a record deal is like a sign that they’ve ‘made it’. That they are officially…
Question: Do I need a record label? No, you do not need a record label to be successful as a musician. Many people are now opting to take their music careers into their own hands, becoming independent musicians free to run their music careers however they want. While previously it was largely essential to have…