By, Wendy Day from Rap Coalition [written for @NARIPatlanta Indie Label event on 7/20/16] There are many things an artist must have to succeed, and then there are a few things that will make life easier. Today, I am focusing on the necessities. We all know the music business is currently changing, but there have …
Let’s just hope the rest of this year doesn’t continue like it began. However, if music celebrities keep dying at the current rate, 2016 will be the worst year for artists deaths in modern history. When a musician dies it’s always sad. No matter what they were like in their personal lives, their music probably …
When it comes to getting a record deal, finding the right “fit” with a label is critical – but are you likely to be better off with an indie or a major record company? Indie label pros: There’s no pressure like you’d find at major labels to sacrifice your tastes in favor of seeking chart …
Bobby Vee, best known for hits including Rubber Ball, Take Good Care of My Baby and The Night Has a Thousand Eyes, died today at the age of 73. Vee released more than 25 albums during his career, retiring in 2011 after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Vee’s son Jeff Velline said the singer died …
It was New Year’s Day 1962 a young band, known as the Beatles auditioned for a record deal with Decca Records. After the audition they returned to Liverpool and resumed their usual schedule of playing the clubs, while dreaming of becoming major Decca recording stars. After nervously waiting for a happy verdict for several weeks, …
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