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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 8, 2009 8:05:02 GMT
Is it easier now to get a record deal what with all these indie record labels or do you still have to be signed by one of the 'biggies' to be succcessful? Way back in the 70's it was a case of start a band/get on for a minimum of at least a week without punching another member over "musical differences"!!/ play in the big pubs etc, preferably London and hope a talent scout from EMI or whatever spots you. I remember doing the rounds in the early 80's to the various A&R divisions of the labels and just turning up- no appointment with a cassette ;D and getting seen by them all. Impressed by all of them they came across as geniune musos except for the prat who sat with her feet up on the desk playing the image (probably an executive now) Interested if anyone here or knows anyone trying to get on in the music business and what their experience is. Also is/was it the same in America and other parts of Europe?
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mix
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Post by mix on Jun 27, 2009 12:24:49 GMT
I think the record deal/company is becoming extinct. When Radiohead released their last album themselves two years ago they really opened a can of worms.
Radiohead could have their pick of all the major record companies and they choose to go it alone. As big artists come out of their contracts with record companies you will see more and more become independent. The record company is a middleman that can now be bypassed.
Even new bands starting out do not need a record company. As long as they build a live following they can releases their music themselves via their website. Anyone can get their music onto all the main music retailers such as iTunes and Amazon.
The truth of the matter is there is no big money in recorded music. As a business model, Record companies are no longer viable so the days of getting a big advance are long gone.
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