Record Labels

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In a constantly changing musical landscape, the definition of a major label and an indie label becomes blurred. Here we go over 10 things you may not know about indie labels and major labels, and the differences that make the gap all the more apparent.

The music business can be a brutal business. There are many decisions an artist must make to enable them to go out and have fun creating their music and getting it out to the fans. An artist can choose between major and independent record labels.

An overview of some well-known (and some that weren't) record labels that were 1960s powerhouses-and in time, became legends

Album sales aren't reaching platinum status like they did before and tighter budgets for major record labels have made it harder for many artists to get a recording deal. How can an aspiring artist make it in the music industry? Here are some tips.

The impact that music distribution today will have on the public and what the future of music means for the music business, record labels, its musicians and its fans. It identifies the solutions needed to adapt to this rapidly changing music world.

If you're in a band that has yet to release an album and you're actively seeking out a record deal, you may be asking yourself if it's wise or advantageous to independently release your album before you get signed.

Do you think your music has got the goods yet can't seem to get any attention from the record labels? Increase your chances with this guide to help grab attention from the record labels.

Here's a look at why your band or solo music project shouldn't waste time by sending demo tapes to record labels.

The underground punk movement of the 70s in the United States produced scenes that either evolved from punk or applied its DIY ethics to an utterly dissimilar music, sheltering punk's legacy in the alternative rock and Indie scenes.

It's no big secret, the trick of how to start a record label definitely involves some cash and most definitely involves some talent. If you want to know the secret to how to start and run your own label then here it is, talent.

The world as no doubt become a whole lot smaller in the past couple decades. Do you really need a major label to get your music heard on a global scale? The majors are still good for some things, but not for much.

With fewer and fewer major record labels have their own freedom and flexibility due to conglomeration, getting signed as a new artist is harder than ever, but not impossible.

This Article is A "Family Tree" to illustrate who does what and who reports to who within A Record Label.

Publishing is often times the most misunderstood aspect to stating your own Independent Hip Hop Record Label.

With the ever-growing popularity of music distribution over the internet and the video phenomenon, YouTube, CD sales have plummeted, and music superstars are beginning to realize that multiyear album contracts aren't really in their best interest.

If you're an independent band or solo artist trying to compete with the majors, it is important that you make your music available in iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, and other prominent online retailers; but how do you do that without being signed to record label?

Everyone knows Solange Knowles as the younger not so successful sister of Beyonce Knowles.

I have owned my own record label for over a year, now, and it was very easy to get started. All it takes is a little money, a little determination, and a little research.

The record industry thought they had seen the worst case scenario already played out for the past 2 years, with sales plummeting by more than 31% since 1997. They were dead wrong.

Do you remember the hits of the 60's and 70's? Many of them were recorded on the Motown record label which Berry Gordy had founded himself. Find out how Gordy made his way to the top by reading this informative artcle today!

The music industry is all a buzz of the unprecedented win for an indie band Arcade Fire at the Grammy's. The question is, how will this affect the future of record labels,

What are some key areas of concern to think about as an Independent Record Label? Music publishing is a main issue often misunderstood.

In today’s day and age marketing your music is almost as equally important as the music itself, because for every musician with a page on Facebook there are millions of others fighting for the same attention.

Count Your Lucky Stars and Tiny Engines are two of the best small, independent record labels around. If you are interested in independent music, read more about these two labels.

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New musicians often find it very hard to get noticed by the music industry. These days it's not good enough to send a demo tape or CD over to a record label.