Monday 2 October 2017

Major and independent record labels

Major and independent record labels



The 4 Major Labels are:

Sony-BMG
Universal Music Group
EMI
Warner Music Group. 


Subsidiaries of Sony-BMG:

Columbia Records
Epic Records
RCA Records
Sony music Nashville
Provident label group

Subsidiaries of Universal Music Group

Capital music group
Republic records
Island records
Def Jam recordings 
Caroline Records
Universal Music UK


Subsidiaries of EMI

Blue Note Label Group
Capitol music group 
Caroline music group 
Virgin Music Group
Standalone Labels


Subsidiaries of Warner Music Group

Atlantic Music Group 
Warner Bro's Records
Rhino Entertainment


Major record labels are bigger and more powerful then the independent labels. They manufacture, distribute and promote the music of people under contract. It is likely that most major labels are owned by a parent company, for example, EMI's parent company is Universal music group.

There are huge benefits of being independent compared to being with a major record label. For example when you are working independently you have full rights and control over your music where as when with a major record label you wouldn't have full control of your work.

Major record label artists earn around 10%-15% royalty on their music. where as an independent label is likely to offer 40-75% in royalty.

Major record labels do not work closely with the fans. With independent labels, they work much closer to the fans. They feel like they have a connection with the artist. 

With the progression of technology, independent labels can benefit from it as they can now put demos of song on the internet. 


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