In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org - Syd Butler, founder of French Kiss Records, talks about the various strategies by which he financed his independent record label. He goes into detail about working with the labels first signings, the different income streams labels have available to them, and the importance of saving money for future expenses. He also shares his thoughts on the mutual commitments between the artist and the label that signs them.
Justin Bieber even had to tour....he toured youtube.com before he was discovered.
morganlikesmusic 1 week ago
So you're saying touring isn't that big of a deal?
spittingbloodhc 1 month ago
What do you do if are a solo artist without a band. The music I write requires a band. My style is classic rock, 50's 60's and blues. Guitar solo's and arrangement of the songs are part of my sound. My sound doesn't work the best solo accoustic. Finding a band to play my stuff where I live is like Pulling teeth. What do I do? Use backing tracks? I would love to perform more live.
MrMattRocker 1 month ago
let me make this clear, I think he wants us to go on tour
djnetmen 1 month ago
5 star video
EricZAFRIUSRasnake 2 months ago
Great presentation. Ive never heard of any of these artists but i admire this guy's resolve on touring acts while the label focus' on retail stores and online giants.
FishnTripsRecords 3 months ago
hey! we're here dude!
TheOldMates 4 months ago
Touring is vital. You are right about that. No one will care about you if they can't see you live. It is hard to even get noticed as an artist if you don't play live.
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SykoChildProductions 7 months ago
@xQUEERKIDx but with an industry label such as WB, Interscope, Etc... you don't own the rights to your music. So yes it's yours...but you don't legally own it. you're not free to do anything you want. and they can discontinue the use of your song and sue you for performing that song. Also you can expect about 20% of the profits.
With Independent Record labels you retain full rights to your own music. Also you can expect 70% of the profits
advantagehiphop 1 year ago