Posts Tagged ‘major’

Do the major record labels still sign unknown artists?

I’m in a band and we are pretty awesome. Is it possible to get a record contract with a major label without having to tour incessantly for a very long time? What’s the fastest way to a major contract, as a band, and as a singer/songwriter?

thanks!

What’s the percent that major record labels take from their artists?

Yeah so I’m in a band and it’s four of us and I was trying to see how much money a major record label usually takes from their artists? You know like 20 %, 40 %…etc

How do I become a major recording artist agent???

What is the pay and what kind of education would I need???

what college course must i major in to become a Recording Artist ( 10 points)?

i want to become a recording artist/ songwriter/ and make melodies for songs what courses can i major in in college to help me with this ( mainly i want to be a recording artist/ song writer)

Who are some major record label Rock acts as mysterious as Roy Orbison?

Always wore those big dark glasses and dark clothes maybe a reflection of low self esteem from his youth, didn’t move around a lot, and if you really get into his music it is actually quite dark, heartbreaking, and depressing for a big part.

How do i get signed to a major record label?

so im 15 years old i am a really good singer (not to brag)i play guitar and write my own songs.i was thinking of moving to LA.i was also thinking about uploading videos of me singing covers of songs & playing guitar on youtube and upload my songs onto myspace.any info or advice?please.

How do you get signed to a major record label?

I would really like to get signed to Capitol Records, that would just be amazing!

Sending a video to major record label?

Ok, so I’m broke. I cant record a demo and I want a record deal.
Do you think that recording myself singing original songs or any songs for that matter with a guitar on a video and sending it to major record labels is a good idea?

what major bands or recording artists come from Las Vegas?

I know Panic! at the Disco, and the Blue Man Group, but are there any others?

What is the basic amount advanced to a artist when getting a major label record deal?

Yeah so basically what is the usual amout an artist is payed (advanced) when they sign with a major label. I want to know a lump sum, I dont need anyone explaining to me about how bands dont really make any money. I more interested in just what they usually advance. Keep in mind the record deal would be for a 5 member boy band.