The record labels!Hello and welcome to the "Record Labels" page. Labels are lead by the A&R reps, or better the "Artist and Repertoir Representatives".
Their job is in the first place to listen to every submission and make a selection of the best ones. Then find out these new bands and acts how they are performing on gigs..If they past the test, they might get signed...
A word about the Record companies in general'.There are 5 major labels.Columbia, EMI,Sony,Universal and Virgin.To read more about the Major record companies.
Be sure that they looking for your style of music. For example, if you are in hard-rock or metal then don't send to a country or a dance label .Maybe it sounds stupid, but this happens all the time. So, do some research before pitching out your promotion demo. We'll start with the independent record companies, because targetting the major labels would probably just a waste of money and time . Also, you need to do some research before sending out your demo submissions to the A&R people. First of all,try to find out what style of music they're into. Secondly, try to find out who the head of A&Ris , or an other name that you can use, this to make sure that your package goes to the right people, or to the right guy in the company. To get a record deal!Your song material must be strong (read good)and your package must look nice and perfect. A jiffy bag with printed label, inside a typed promotion letter typed with your address. Before sending out, make sure that there are no typos , so a spelling checker can be quit usefull.Also, your CD must be properly labeled and must sound broadcast ready,if possible, of course.Record labels love radio broadcast material. Look pro be pro ! A statement that counts!After you have send your promo package to the record company of your choice. You have to wait about 4 to 8 weeks before purchase them for an answer. You Will do this by making a phone call. Ask for the person that you have send your demo submission to( the contact name if you got one). Then ask what they think about the Demo. Now this can happen. 1)They will blow you of . 2)Or they will say that they didn't like the demo! 3)Or they have not received your package or lost it! In any case , don't start to scream or insult the people on the other site of the line. Thank them (polite) for the time and hang up. You will make a very good impression by being just polite. Try again in about six month to a year later. When you have new songs you can send them a package again. Maybe when you phone them , they had the chance to listen to your CD . If you stay friendly they maybe dig up your CD from under the dust and listen to it. And if the recording is fantastic, you have a very good chance to get a contract after being scouted on one of your gigs, of course. An A&R will never offer you a contract because you are such a nice guy/girl. If you think that, stop dreaming! The truth is...We are living in today's hard music business world, and not in a low budget movie. For the US record labels...Before pitching-out to U.S. labels here's a tip...Never send unsolicited to an US record label. They simply will not accept the package, howwell you demo may sound, or how good your package will look like. And, in some states unsolicited mail is illegal too. So don't waste your money. Send them an e-mail,or phone call and ask permission to send them your submission. Here's the list..Gospel
Go to "Indie record labels" part Two
Here you'll find Dance,Hip Hop,Rock,pop...record labels...
Wish you all the best with your search, and feel free to re-visit to follow our site's updates. The webmaster.Paul F.
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A rule in music business:
Getting a music deal onthe end of the year, November,December, is difficult.The action re-starts the next year, january. So,waiting means that there's time to write more new material..
We have also a second page with record labels that accepting demos. So, if you wish you could go here to record labels with
demo submission Page available ..
So, good luck.....and be patient..