You mentioned a lots like,Distrokid,Soundexchange, Songtrust,BMI,Tunecore,AWAL musis and Ascape,I am a bit confused here,among all of them which one is the Best to connect with please.
Defeats the purpose of a record company in that case. If I'm going to bust my ass just to get a record company's attention I may as well not even get signed with a record company.
Absolutely agree. I'm an artist singer-songwriter and it seems like common sense. I have a saying, "Write, Record, Release, Repeat". At some point 5 or 10 years down the road, you've come a long way, and you're ready
This was absolutely great. I've been back and forth trying to decide which forum to go with for my music once I'm ready but this certainly helped me make up my mind. Can't wait! Thanks Ryan.
This is incredible Ryan!!!! My band is growing and we are getting great stats and start touring out of state shortly. Attracting a label is captivating to us and hearing you talk about the things we need to do in addition to what we are already doing is a huge help! Your advice has deffintly helped us build our brand. Thank you
Most Americana, country, blues, folk bands/artists seem to stay independent. I’m pretty sure artist like Pokey Lafarge or Woody Pines stay mostly independent occasionally signing single album deals with record labels.
I wouldn’t chase a record deal with major label. Do everything DIY and wait for an offer. All you gotta have is a very good and detailed music business and marketing plan. Those things are like gold. Also, make sure you got your metadata accurately recorded.
Ryan, thank you so much for filming such a comprehensive and exciting video! This is something to treasure as an independent artist and I am sure this will also provide great value to the musicians already signed to a label. Will be rewatching it several times definitely!
Basically you need to do all the work that a label would have done on your behalf and once you have put in the hard work and figured it out then sign it all away to a label.
You are right “band puts all the work in just to sign it all away. If an independent band does everything a label does, why not just stay independent (?)
Is there a way to stay behind your artist name, stay as anonymous, no real pictures of you. I understand the song writer name has to be legit, but other than that, can a indie artist remain anonymous?
Is it possible to get a record label to go in on a 50 50 deal with them like I make the music & they promote & market the project & split proceeds off residual sales
I couldn't market myself to save my life and I'm not wealthy. Those are the two biggest things that go against me every single time. I also evidently don't have the look that a lot of record companies want. I don't know what that look is but whatever it is it's obviously not me.
Do you have any questions about the topics in this video? Leave a comment below and I'll be here responding for the next 3 hours :)
Another 100% true road map for the serious musician. Don't forget the presentation.
Please I don’t understand what patron membership is all about
I am a Nigerian, how does these works in my country,
You mentioned a lots like,Distrokid,Soundexchange, Songtrust,BMI,Tunecore,AWAL musis and Ascape,I am a bit confused here,among all of them which one is the Best to connect with please.
I just subcribed. Thank you for this article. Please Create more.
'You need to be your own record label before you can attract a record label' SPOT ON!!! Exactly our philosophy Ryan
Defeats the purpose of a record company in that case. If I'm going to bust my ass just to get a record company's attention I may as well not even get signed with a record company.
Absolutely agree. I'm an artist singer-songwriter and it seems like common sense. I have a saying, "Write, Record, Release, Repeat". At some point 5 or 10 years down the road, you've come a long way, and you're ready
Teamwork is very important
This is quality content for artist beginning their career like me!!
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Great advice guys!
This was absolutely great. I've been back and forth trying to decide which forum to go with for my music once I'm ready but this certainly helped me make up my mind. Can't wait! Thanks Ryan.
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Love this mans philosophy, keep it up
This is incredible Ryan!!!! My band is growing and we are getting great stats and start touring out of state shortly. Attracting a label is captivating to us and hearing you talk about the things we need to do in addition to what we are already doing is a huge help! Your advice has deffintly helped us build our brand. Thank you
Valuable information! Appreciated.
I really enjoyed watching this video! Thank you so much
Thanx for giving me clear road map for the musical parth i have to travel
dude you are so thorough.....ty
Thanks for this, Ryan. Helpful info and honestly a quick 30 minute watch :) parallel train cars is a good analogy!
Great videos! I am a Country Americana artist and songwriter based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Do you have any advice specific to those genres?
Most Americana, country, blues, folk bands/artists seem to stay independent. I’m pretty sure artist like Pokey Lafarge or Woody Pines stay mostly independent occasionally signing single album deals with record labels.
You don't even need a label anymore stay independent keep control of you life
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Good information. Decent video
Thanx!!
I wouldn’t chase a record deal with major label. Do everything DIY and wait for an offer. All you gotta have is a very good and detailed music business and marketing plan. Those things are like gold. Also, make sure you got your metadata accurately recorded.
Ryan, thank you so much for filming such a comprehensive and exciting video! This is something to treasure as an independent artist and I am sure this will also provide great value to the musicians already signed to a label. Will be rewatching it several times definitely!
Be blessed ryn thank you
Very informative and helpful. Awesome delivery! Thanks!
Thank you so much for this!!
Super helpful thanks
Great advice, Ryan. You are a valuable and trusted friend to the Indy community. Great work!
Great video! How do I contact you for playlists?
Basically you need to do all the work that a label would have done on your behalf and once you have put in the hard work and figured it out then sign it all away to a label.
You are right “band puts all the work in just to sign it all away. If an independent band does everything a label does, why not just stay independent (?)
Is there a way to stay behind your artist name, stay as anonymous, no real pictures of you. I understand the song writer name has to be legit, but other than that, can a indie artist remain anonymous?
Notes taken 📝
Is it possible to get a record label to go in on a 50 50 deal with them like I make the music & they promote & market the project & split proceeds off residual sales
Good stuff.
Thanks!
Thanks man but for now I need management please I need. help🤔😥
i need record label for my work i will pay for it can you tell me where i can get those?
Thanks My Friend! I would like to get some help from you.
Thanks 💥🙏✅
Great video
I couldn't market myself to save my life and I'm not wealthy. Those are the two biggest things that go against me every single time. I also evidently don't have the look that a lot of record companies want. I don't know what that look is but whatever it is it's obviously not me.
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I’m in need of help finding a playlist influencer do you mind sharing
For the most part, You don’t need a record label anymore.
Facts
Nice
i want a record label
“Execs” huh, very interesting 🤨
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i want a record label
This is why you have to just forget getting singed and cover your bases and put out good music.