Is signing a record deal selling your soul?

Yes, it is true. There are many artists and entertainers who have sold their soul for fame and fortune.

What happens when an artist signs to a label?

Limited creative control: Signing with a record label gives them control over your music. The label can make deals and decisions with your music without your approval. They also have full control over distribution, marketing, artwork, messaging, and more.

What happens when you sign a record deal?

This type of deal is simple. You are often expected to create and produce your album from start to finish, and then the label helps you to get the product into stores. This deal could include getting music videos, albums, and singles onto the label’s own major digital channels.

Should musicians sign with record labels?

Again, you should only consider signing with a label if there’s something they can do for you that can’t already do yourself. This means that in return for help releasing and promoting your music, most any label you work with is going to expect a lot from you in terms of money, exclusive rights to your music and so on.

What happens after signing to a record label?

Once signed, there’s no guarantee the label will even release your album. There are several reasons an artist’s album gets shelved, but the most common one is that the A&R rep who signed the act got fired, leaving the artist cut off from their only contact at the label and unable to “free” their creative property.

How do you attract a record label?

Get Your Music Heard By Record Labels

1. Write a Great Bio. First things first: make sure your brand is properly and professionally represented online.
2. Prepare Your Tunes. Remember about producing and delivering good quality.
3. Do Your Research.
4. Be Relevant.
5. Think Like a Label.
6. Send it Out!
7. Submit a Demo to Blue Label Records.