Who Really NEEDS A Record Label in 2021? [VIDEO]
Getting an offer from a record label was once the dream of every musician, but today’s artists recognize other ways to get ahead. Continue Reading
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How To Reach A&R And Get Signed In 2020
The latest episode of Music Biz answers a timeless question: How do I get the attention of the music industry and make my dreams a reality? Continue Reading
Inside Music Podcast #140: FiXT Records
On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell chats with FiXT Records co-founder James Rhodes about his label’s big plans for 2019. Rhodes talks about the FiXT approach to finding and recruiting talent, as well as the role FiXT… Continue Reading
SHIP BETTER: 5 Tips To Improve Your Online Store
For the better part of the last half decade I have been running a small record label out of my one bedroom apartment with the help of a few good friends. We haven’t made it big, and to be honest… Continue Reading
MUST WATCH: Season Finale of Metal Injection’s On the Record Explores Record Labels Versus DIY Culture
There was a time not that long ago when the vast majority of musicians believed the only way to get anywhere in the entertainment business was with the help of a record label. This was before the digital age we… Continue Reading
Inside Music Podcast #31 – James Cassar & Corey Purvis (Near Mint Records)
Hey there! Welcome to our blog. We thank you for finding time in you busy schedule to spend a few minutes on our site. The post you’re about to enjoy is the latest installment in our popular podcast series, Inside… Continue Reading
4 More Tips For Running Your Own Record Label
Just over a year ago I wrote a post for this very blog about the lessons learned from releasing my first label’s first vinyl. It was an exciting time, and though it wasn’t the record-breaking success my heart had hoped… Continue Reading
Industry Spotlight: Emily Hakes (Lame-O Records)
Hello, everyone! We have been waiting to released this interview for a few days, but transcriptions sometimes take longer than expected. We finished today and thought it best to go ahead and push it out right away. Double post Tuesday,… Continue Reading
Unsigned Artists: Think Twice Before Releasing Your Album On Vinyl
Hello, everyone! Thank you for taking a little time out of your schedule to spend with us. We haven’t run as many advice columns as we typically do this week, but hopefully the appearance of this article will make a… Continue Reading
5 Things I Learned While Pressing My Label’s First Vinyl Release
Hello again. Thank you for taking a few moments out of your day to spend with us. We have been planning a very special reveal for the end of the week, but before we get there we have the pleasure… Continue Reading