Record labels have been around for decades and, for a long time, being signed to one meant that an artist made it in the music industry. But what does a label actually do, how do they make a profit ...

Chappell Roan demanded that record labels provide a living wage and health care to developing artists while accepting her Best New Artist Grammy Award on Sunday. The “Good Luck, Babe!” ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a data analyst, marketer and founder of Westcott Multimedia. The effectiveness of a record label’s marketing capabilities is ...

Whether you play music itself or simply love it, starting and managing a small, independent record label can be a lucrative way to support your favorite musical community. But success in the music ...

What's left of the old record/music business model? Brick and mortar "record" stores are going away, and commercial radio doesn't play a lot of new music. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve ...

They say if you want something done right, do it yourself. That's why several recording artists have chosen to take matters into their own hands and forgo the traditional route of releasing their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Named one of America’s Greatest Disruptors in 2021 by Newsweek One of the key tenets of my advising firm is the concept of “The ...

Record label Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.

How do you build a fanbase? Are 360 Deals really that scary? Should you sign a record deal? We spoke with music power players about the pros, cons, purpose, and functions of record labels, A&RS and, ...

Today, Taylor Swift is one of the most famous names in music. There is no shortage of people dying to work with the folklore artist. But there was a time, not too long ago, when Swift was just another ...

Sometimes country singers aren’t content to simply release their own music – they want to find artists they love and help other singers make their dreams come true, too. When they find talented ...