What Do Record Labels Really Do and Do I Need One as a Musician? – Full Circle Music

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHaGMvE_8n0

Summary

### Summary
The role of labels and distributors has changed in today’s music industry. Artists need to have an existing business, fan base, and consumption numbers before approaching labels. Distributors now primarily focus on digital streaming platforms. Indie artists can use digital distribution platforms like Tunecore and Distrokid. Factors to consider include DSPOs, marketing, and promotion.

Highlights

• Labels look for existing businesses, fan base, and consumption numbers
• Distributors focus on digital streaming platforms
• Recommended platforms: Tunecore, Distrokid
• Factors to consider: DSPOs, marketing, promotion

Key Takeaways

• Artists should have a working business before approaching labels
• Distributors primarily deal with digital streaming platforms
• Indie artists can use platforms like Tunecore and Distrokid