How to Start an Indie Record Label

Online Music review placed an observative post today on How to Start an Indie Record Label

Here’s a quick excerpt

Do you love music and aspire to start your own independent record label? If so, there are several things to consider, and we’re going to lay them out simply. There are definite steps that need to be taken during the planning phase to ensure that your indie label is a success. You will need to consider the who, what, where, when, why and how of starting your label.

Who: It is not impossible for one person to start an indie label alone. In fact, it’s been done quite successfully. However, you need to take the time to decide if that is the route you want to take. Perhaps you are thinking of creating a partnership with someone who shares your passion. If that’s the case, take some time to figure out what roles each of you will play. Finally, you may decide to have various professionals and paraprofessionals involved. Plan how you will find and keep those people.

What: Spend some time determining exactly what it is that you would like to create. For example, one of the most important choices you will need to make regards the type of music you want to promote. While it may seem easier to just take whatever comes along that sounds good to you, it is in fact very important to choose a genre and stick with it. Your label will be taken more seriously, and you won’t split your focus.

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