Artist Manager Contract With Record Label In Chicago
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5 Ways To Submit Your Music To A Record Label Online Submission Platforms. Many record labels have an online submission form on their website where you can submit your music, bio, and contact information. Social Media. Networking. Music Promotion Services. Direct Contact.
While it is not a requirement, it is generally recommended for an artist to have their own manager separate from their record label. The roles of a record label and an artist manager are distinct and serve different functions.
Look for companies that have a track record of success in your genre and have experience working with artists at your level. Check their client roster and read reviews from other artists. You can also attend music industry events and conferences to network with managers and learn more about their companies.
GETTING SIGNED TO A MAJOR LABEL If your route is the major label track, the plan is fairly straight forward. Blow up your social media as big as it can go. We're talking between 20-100k followers. Many artists end up hiring social media management to get this done so they can stay focused on the music.
Just cold email them and be honest, friendly, and professional. Say how much you like the label and tell them you are interested in releasing music with them. Along with your message, share a streaming link to your best demos.
How to get signed by a record label Define your sound. Build your online presence. Release high-quality music. Develop your industry network. Submit your music. Music managers and music lawyers.
As a general rule, managers take a percentage of all income generated by the artist in exchange for their management services. Commission rates typically range from 15-25% of the artist's gross income from: Recording royalties: Sales, streaming and licensing of recorded music.
If you've been handling everything on your own and are hitting a wall getting past the proverbial industry waiting room, it might be time to hire a manager. A manager must constantly work at managing your own expectations and goals, while expanding your base of industry relationships, experience and knowledge.
Managers usually takes a percentage of the artist's income. This typically ranges between 10 to 20% and is usually 15% for indie artists in my experience.
Your manager can earn anywhere between 15 and 25 percent of your earnings. This is fairly standard. Other details that you should look into include the length of the contract and the continuation of payments to your manager after the contract ends.
