Record Labels
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If a record deal is what you want, your first stop should be The Unsigned Guide music directory which lists A&R contacts at major record companies & independent labels. Our Record Labels section has contacts for UK record labels that are open to hearing from unsigned bands & artists just like you! Search by all genres of music to ensure you target your demos correctly.
What's in a Record Label listing?
Our listings contain all the necessary contact details for each Record Company, plus the A&R contacts you should direct demos to. There’s also info about how individual record labels prefer to receive demos, whether it’s uploading tracks or sending a CD in the post. Find out the styles of music each label specialises in and the artists & bands they currently have on their roster.
Setting up your own label?
One sure-fire way to get your music out there is to release it yourself! Setting up your own record label is far from impossible, but some expert guidance is useful and that’s where taking a look at our You & The Music Industry Hub can prove worthwhile.
Browse through practical advice, reports, facts & figures provided by the likes of AIM (Association of Independent Music), BPI (British Phonographic Industry), Musicians’ Union and IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry) that will provide invaluable information about funding a new label, investing in newly-signed artists, setting up contracts with artists, putting releases together and business models such as 360 degree deals.
Inside a record deal
You’ve heard the tales of record deals gone bad, inescapable contracts & unreasonable royalty agreements. Well, one way to avoid suffering the same fate is to make sure you know your stuff about recording contracts. No one expects you to become a legal mastermind on the topic, but a little knowledge & common sense can be massively beneficial in the long run. Delve into our You & The Music Industry hub and soak up all you need to know about who will own the recordings, how royalties & advances work, what you can expect the record label to pay for in terms of producers and videos, and exclusivity.
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