Music Business 101 Bootcamp: Record Labels

Mod City's Music Business 101 Bootcamp
Day 3: Record Labels

Types of Labels

Major- Big name, industry leads
*Universal Music (EMI)
*Sony Music
* Waner Brothers

Independent- Less Control, Personalized plans, Less budget money
*Big Machine
*Coalition Entertainment
*French Kiss

Label Departments

A&R
* Find Talent
*Develop sound
*Choose music for albums
*Perfect artist image

Marketing or Artist Development
* Develop image
* Product
* Create promotions
* Rep for artist in label

Radio Promotion
*Pick radio singles
*Get songs on radio
* On air promotions

Creative Services
* Manage physical image of artist
*Photo shoots
*Music Videos
*CD Packaging