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# What to Watch Out for Before You Sign a Record Deal
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/what-to-watch-out-for-before-you-sign-a-record-deal/
- Published: 2024-09-26T11:08:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-09-26T13:59:47.000Z
- Description: You just got offered a record deal. What are some red flags you need to look out for before you sign the deal?
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Indie Music, Major Labels, Music Business, DIY musicians, music, music industry, musician, musicians, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 11:15

You just got offered a record deal. What are some red flags you need to look out for before you sign the deal?

#### What to Watch Out for Before You Sign a Record Deal

On Episode 619 of the **Music Biz Weekly Podcast** co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert dig into [the topic ](https://www.hypebot.com/the-ups-and-downs-of-a-major-label-record-deal/)what to look for [before you sign a record label](https://www.hypebot.com/what-is-a-360-record-deal/) deal.

Their tips include looking at the label’s marketing efforts online, paying attention to what revenue streams they want a piece of and how the label is making its money.

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