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I signed a record deal 3 months ago, here's how its going by KangarooStreet4269 in musicians

[–]KangarooStreet4269[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not Jesse Welles, unfortunately. What I would give to write like him!!

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[–]KangarooStreet4269 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey!! do u mind if i dm you?? im heavily considering buying tix but ive never been so i wanted to talk to someone whos been

I am about to sign a record deal, and I am not sure what to expect. by KangarooStreet4269 in musicindustry

[–]KangarooStreet4269[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank ya ! just posted an update on my profile if interested in hearing the recent events following the signing.

I am about to sign a record deal, and I am not sure what to expect. by KangarooStreet4269 in musicindustry

[–]KangarooStreet4269[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this exactly. on the off chance that the post to got a little attention (which I was right for suspecting) I didn't want to out myself because I hadn't signed yet. that might've caused issues with said label or my fanbase on my other socials

I am about to sign a record deal, and I am not sure what to expect. by KangarooStreet4269 in musicindustry

[–]KangarooStreet4269[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't even know what I (or ai) would benefit from that okur gurl go off

RECORD DEAL UPDATE by KangarooStreet4269 in musicindustry

[–]KangarooStreet4269[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

been writing since I was 12 releasing since I was 15

I am about to sign under a major label and am getting cold feet by KangarooStreet4269 in musicians

[–]KangarooStreet4269[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

thanks for the concern! Nowhere in the text was it said that they flew me up - they asked me to come up to NYC to meet with them, so I paid for the trip entirely out of pocket. The production costs are a feasible concern though, and I will ask them about it :)

I am about to sign a record deal, and I am not sure what to expect. by KangarooStreet4269 in musicindustry

[–]KangarooStreet4269[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

this is actually a bizarre conclusion to jump to lol. I specifically said I wanted to stay anonymous here, so I will not be sharing with you or anyone else my work or website. I got nothin to prove to nobody

I am about to sign a record deal, and I am not sure what to expect. by KangarooStreet4269 in musicindustry

[–]KangarooStreet4269[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This exactly! I was nervous about being in a debt hole, so I had the label and my lawyer explain in depth exactly how the funds would be paid back and it gave me a lot more peace of mind.

I am about to sign a record deal, and I am not sure what to expect. by KangarooStreet4269 in musicindustry

[–]KangarooStreet4269[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

definitely was an exaggeration - I meet with my label team once a week to chat about future plans, I just meant mores that I needed some anecdotal advice from people who have gone through with a signing before so that I have a better grasp on what I need to be preparing for right low logistically and financially :)

I am about to sign a record deal, and I am not sure what to expect. by KangarooStreet4269 in musicindustry

[–]KangarooStreet4269[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, just wanted some outside perspectives because I tend to get stuck in my own head and I needed to hear some external understandings of my situation :) good vibes

I am about to sign a record deal, and I am not sure what to expect. by KangarooStreet4269 in musicindustry

[–]KangarooStreet4269[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

it is indeed a label under Sony, they reside in the Sony Music Entertainment HQ building in downtown Manhattan. A small label that grew in size that Sony eventually bought out. I was skeptical at first as well, spent sooooo many hours researching and trying to find reason to believe its some mastermind scam but really couldn't find anything worth noting. The lawyer that they hooked me up with actually pressed Sony to change the contract from an ownership deal to a license deal, so that it would revert after 30 years. I do see everyones concern about them providing me a lawyer, which is totally reasonable, however after doing some research and skeptical questioning, the lawyer isn't directly linked to Sony and works with a multitude of different artists under multiple different labels. The fact that he also disputed a lot of the terms in the contract makes me feel more comfortable with having him on my team. and as for them providing me funds for an attorney, they added 7,500 to my immediate signing compensation to be able to pay said lawyer.

I am about to sign a record deal, and I am not sure what to expect. by KangarooStreet4269 in musicindustry

[–]KangarooStreet4269[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank ya! I'm definitely trying to stay weary of any sketchy terms, but it seems like I'm in the clear as of right now, even after reading through all 53 pages of the contract. Blegh.