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Much convo today about the @taylorswift13 rerecording of her albums.
Artists understand the value of your talent.
1.
One side is publishing-the writing of your song
2.
The other side is the composition -the recording.
The label only own the version of the song THEY recorded.
Artists understand the value of your talent.
1.
One side is publishing-the writing of your song
2.
The other side is the composition -the recording.
The label only own the version of the song THEY recorded.
Labels pay a lot of money and want exclusivity of their own recordings.
When a label signs an artist they restrict the artist from rerecording the same songs at the end of the contract term.
Representatives of the record label will not be advising on the side of the artist.
When a label signs an artist they restrict the artist from rerecording the same songs at the end of the contract term.
Representatives of the record label will not be advising on the side of the artist.
That's not their job. They want to generate as much income as they can. It's the music "BUSINESS"
Under a typical record deal the income is divided 80-20 to the label. They can provide a marketing team, radio relationships, tv promo, branding 360 deals etc
Under a typical record deal the income is divided 80-20 to the label. They can provide a marketing team, radio relationships, tv promo, branding 360 deals etc
Label services now means that artists can sign up to a more artist friendly way of doing business. Like Stormzy.
Making and recording music used to be really expensive back in the day. It's not anymore.
You can record pretty decent stuff (songs&video)on many phones these days.
Making and recording music used to be really expensive back in the day. It's not anymore.
You can record pretty decent stuff (songs&video)on many phones these days.
Artists. Know what you're getting into from the beginning.
I'm not sure there is an "artist friendly" deal.
Artists. Create a DIY bubble of a team for yourselves.
U have to be a great marketeer, have good media training and sound bytes for press, you have to stand for something.
I'm not sure there is an "artist friendly" deal.
Artists. Create a DIY bubble of a team for yourselves.
U have to be a great marketeer, have good media training and sound bytes for press, you have to stand for something.
You have to get on the road and tour lots.
Use the internet to open your fan market to global vision as well as local.
Crucially, be a great musician and believe in your music. ....
.....Which should be GOOD!
Even better, be great, catchy, addictive, unique, memorable!
Use the internet to open your fan market to global vision as well as local.
Crucially, be a great musician and believe in your music. ....
.....Which should be GOOD!
Even better, be great, catchy, addictive, unique, memorable!
I say this from the standpoint and friend of both artists and record labels.
But, my artist pals need to eat, pay rent and provide for their families and I see too many give their hearts, souls and mental health to this game that chews them up and spits them out.
But, my artist pals need to eat, pay rent and provide for their families and I see too many give their hearts, souls and mental health to this game that chews them up and spits them out.
Finally, remember @taylorswift13 is a bad ass for real.
Speaking out for a myriad of communities. Using her fame and power for good.
Who else has 87million followers on here and follows not one other account.
Speaking out for a myriad of communities. Using her fame and power for good.
Who else has 87million followers on here and follows not one other account.
