The ups and downs of a major-label record deal
There are many differences between working with the big names and working with more independent companies. Here is a list of pros and cons of working with major record label.. Continue reading
3 top record labels now earn $2.56M per hour
Although we’re still dealing with a global pandemic, and all the challenges that means for the music industry, major labels UMG, Sony, and WMG are having their most lucrative year. Continue reading
10 minutes with Royal Potato Family label [Interview]
Here Kevin Calabro of Royal Potato Family (a New York-based independent record label, now celebrating it’s twelfth year) discusses the origins of the unique label, and where it and it’s. Continue reading
5 best Bandzoogle website templates for record labels
If you’re starting a record label, establishing a solid web presence for your burgeoning roster of artists is key. These five Bandzoogle templates offer a diverse set of options for. Continue reading
Pharrell on record labels: ‘No one should own you’
“You shouldn’t walk into a company and say, ‘I’m gonna make this record,’ said Pharrell speaking at last week’s United Master SelectCom music conference. “They give you an advance then. Continue reading
Is my record label my publisher as well?
Over time, artists have slowly amassed more and more freed when it comes to the distribution of their music. Whether you’re working with a label or a hired publicist, it’s. Continue reading
Who Actually NEEDS A Record Label In 2021? [Video]
While land a record deal was once the Holy Grail for up and coming musician, bands and artists today are a bit more inclined to keep their options open, and. Continue reading
What Exactly Is A Record Label?
The role of the record label has evolved dramatically over the past couple of decades, and while it isn’t fair to say that the record label is dead, its function. Continue reading
Advice For Starting Your Own Record Label
Many of the ways in which the music business has changed over the past couple of decades have made the industry more conducive to an independent, DIY approach. Here, we. Continue reading
Symphonic Restores, Rebrands Classic Latin Label Mambo Music
With the Latin music market booming, the timing couldn’t be better for the rebranding and restoration of the Mambo Music company, which has partnered with Symphonic to sort out its. Continue reading
