Recording Companies ( 2 Types) Flashcards
1
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Advantages of major labels
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Money (massive companies have huge financial advantage and big budgets)
Experienced at promotion on a large scale, lots of industry connections
Advertising & links to broadcast media
2
Q
Disadvantages of major labels
A
It can be difficult for artists to stand out in such a big pool of artists
3
Q
Independent ‘indie’ labels examples
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Southern fried records
XL recordings
Domino records
4
Q
Advantages of indie labels
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They cater the artist more
More artist friendly contracts
Close personal relationships
5
Q
Disadvantage of indie labels
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Lack of funds
Less publicity
Less money for tours and events
6
Q
Major label names
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Universal music group
Sony music entertainment
Warner music group