At present, there are a number of new artists entering the industry, which means that the relationship the artist holds with the distributor and the record label has become vital. The distributor’s primary job is to make sure that the artists’ CD or records are available in retail stores. Distributors work with the record labels [...]
Hiring a competent and experienced entertainment lawyer is crucial for an upcoming artist or an already established one. Entertainment lawyers specialize in a number of services, some of them include contract negotiations, infringement suits, copyright laws, etc.
In order to hire a lawyer that ticks all your boxes, consider the following:
- The lawyer’s relationship within the [...]
By definition, a major label is a company that is responsible for the manufacture, promotion and distribution of recordings. Such company’s include BMG, Universal Music and Sony. These firms own their own distribution networks. Independent labels are on the other hand are recording companies that work on a smaller scale and use distributors to publish [...]
Copyrights are a form of intellectual property, giving the creator of the song exclusive rights. To hold copyrights to a song you have to hold proof of ownership. Register a song at the US copyright office by filling a copyright form PA or SR and by including a copy of the song either on a [...]
By understanding the way in which record labels run, it becomes a whole lot easier to know how to work with the label and get the most out of the contract.
Major labels have a CEO. These labels divide into affiliate labels, each run by a president. These labels have departments, and the most important departments [...]
Most musicians want record deals but are unfamiliar about what a record deal means and what they need to be aware of before signing a contract. A record deal is a legal document that specifies the terms involved in a business relationship between an individual or band and a corporation. The main forms of contracts [...]
Most artists believe that record contracts will come their way simply because they drop off a demo recording of their work. Demo recordings are not the best way to get the attention of record companies, but if you decide to send out your CD, the following ten reasons may help you to create a demo [...]
In the music industry one of the most succesful methods of getting noticed, either as a producer or songwriter or even as a musician, is to get yourself an internship at a studio or record company. There is the good and the bad when it comes to being an intern but those who do impress [...]