Major Labels are changing the way they do business. Some are leaning more toward the marketing and distribution business. As an artist, your best chance for success is to approach a major label ready for distribution. It also helps to have a solid fan base where you can show that you have a loyal following. Record labels love numbers and stats.
For those of you who want up-to-date contacts in the major record label business, I suggest a publication called A&R registry. They provide updated information every couple months which means the contact list is fairly current. Personnel in the music industry come and goes frequently, especially as this "new music business" where changes are happening almost daily. Music labels have modified their organization structure or move locations altogether--the ride has been quite bumpy for some companies. I found A&R Registry to be a good source to keep up with the music madness. With the massive changes taking place frequently, the A&R registry offers an online version that updates as soon as they hear about the change. The online product, recordXpress is available as a monthly subscription rate.
Good information is a necessity in any business. You can contact A&R Registry at info@musicregistry.com or visit their website at http://www.musicregistry.com/
For those of you who want up-to-date contacts in the major record label business, I suggest a publication called A&R registry. They provide updated information every couple months which means the contact list is fairly current. Personnel in the music industry come and goes frequently, especially as this "new music business" where changes are happening almost daily. Music labels have modified their organization structure or move locations altogether--the ride has been quite bumpy for some companies. I found A&R Registry to be a good source to keep up with the music madness. With the massive changes taking place frequently, the A&R registry offers an online version that updates as soon as they hear about the change. The online product, recordXpress is available as a monthly subscription rate.
Good information is a necessity in any business. You can contact A&R Registry at info@musicregistry.com or visit their website at http://www.musicregistry.com/
