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Sage Audio looks at the different types of record deals in today’s music industry. An Exclusive Record Contract puts the artist under the management of a label. An Independent Label Contract may let the artist retain the right to their music but it may only cover the recording and not promotion or vice versa. There are many different ways that an Independent Label Contract can be worked out ...
Record labels are companies, large or small, that manufacture, distribute, and promote the recordings of affiliated musicians. Essentially, record labels work to sell the brand of the artist and the products they create. There are various different departments within record labels that work together to best sell their products and artists. History
Jun 23, 2022 · Musicians Severely Mistreated By Their Record Labels. It appears that music industry contracts are one of the worst business deals one can ever make, as they trap artists in highly exploitative relationships, refusing to either pay them fairly or let them go. Explained by attorney Peter Paterno for the Los Angeles Times, the standard contract ...
The record industry has been dramatically affected by the internet revolution—established labels have seen revenue plummet because of music piracy, leading to the incorporation of new business models such as music streaming. At the same time, new tools for self-publishing and marketing have led to a rise in independent releases and indie labels.
Dec 29, 2020 · No, in most cases it’s the artist that ends up paying the price. And pay the price you will. In a 360 deal, it’s the label giving your career a cash injection. It doesn’t help that they take a percentage of everything you make, but in an instance where they can’t recoup costs, you’re probably the one going into debt.
