Can you contact a record label?
Contacting a Label That Accepts Demos. Visit your preferred label’s website and locate where to send your demo. Most labels have a website where you can find contact information. This will probably be at the top or bottom of the home page and may be accessible by clicking “Contact Us” or “Frequently Asked Questions.”
How do record labels get in contact with you?
If it’s a decently sized label, I’d simply go with calling up their offices, asking for the A&R, explaining who you are and telling them that you’d love to meet. They will either tell you to send them an email first (in which case you can collect the A&R’s email), or you’ll be able to schedule a meeting straight away.
How do I submit myself to a record label?
How to Submit Your Demo to a Label
- Do: Research the labels you want to work with.
- Don’t: Email every label under the sun.
- Do: Talk about yourself and your goals.
- Don’t: Talk about who you sound like.
- Do: Be up front about what stage your music is in.
- Don’t: Give up.
How much is a record deal?
Per IFPI, a record label will typically invest anywhere from $500,000 to $2,000,000 in a newly signed artist. That’s a wide spread to be sure, and a large amount of money from the perspective of most.
Where can I find contact information for a label company?
Most labels have a website where you can find contact information. This will probably be at the top or bottom of the home page and may be accessible by clicking “Contact Us” or “Frequently Asked Questions.” 2 Send your entire press kit by priority mail.
Where can I find a list of artists signed to labels?
There are comprehensive record-label lists online. Search for the “record label directory” for your country. This should help you narrow the search. Look for labels that have signed artists similar to you.
How hard is it to get signed to a record label?
It is intensely competitive, and record labels are interested only in new artists who have the potential to generate revenue. Most musicians never land a record deal. Learn to accept lots of rejection without giving up or letting it break your spirit. Your only hope of being signed is having the potential to make money for the label.
How do I find a record label that matches my style?
That means you want to find a label that matches your style. There are comprehensive record-label lists online. Search for the “record label directory” for your country. This should help you narrow the search. Look for labels that have signed artists similar to you.