HipHop Cali Style Magazine vol 4 /sep2014 | Page 2

hen it comes to getting a record deal, finding the right "fit" with a label is the most important thing - but are you likely to fit in better at an indie label or a major label? Here, take a look at the pros and cons of working with an indie, and don't forget to check out the pros and cons of working with a major label before you make any final decisions about which kind of label is right for you.

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Indie Label Deals - Pros

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They Love Your Music: Indie labels generally have the freedom to work with whomever they like. There isn't the pressure that there is at major labels to sacrifice your tastes in favor of seeking out chart success, so when you get signed to an indie label, in almost every instance it is because the label is a big fan of your music. That means that they'll be working extra hard for you because they believe in what you're

Learn More About Indie Labels and Record Deals

Learn More About Indie Labels and Record Deals

• Big Four Labels

• Indie Labels

• Send a Demo to a Record Label

• Demo Don'ts

• Demo Dos

• Should I Ask for a Big Advance?

• Does My Label Owe Me Money?

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INDIE MUSIC

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