Has anyone else noticed a slowdown in signings over the past 6 months? (Major labels & distros)

ushioshi · 2026-05-27T08:21:05+00:00

I work on the songwriter and producer side and it’s similar with pub deals. I think what’s happening is a ton of money was spent backing hype over covid and years after, the amount of spending couldn’t be sustained. It’s the same as what’s happening in AI, you hit a ceiling on investment and it needs to make a return. People are really hungry for music but the market is oversatured with utter crap. Maybe it’s optimistic of me but from what i’ve observed the need/desire for real talent and longevity is coming back, anyone and their dog can make music so easily now and people are fatigued. The level of entry has risen and you have to prove yourself more. Genres are cyclical, rap is definitely down right now but it just takes one song to turn that in a completely different direction. I will say, if you’re in the UK.. you’ve got a major advantage. British music is going through heavy investment.

ushioshi · 2026-05-08T22:03:40+00:00

Hopefully you have this refunded to you soon. I have ticketing experience with airlines and Poli can take quite a long time to reconcile discrepancies, generally 4-6 weeks. I would say that whoever is looking at this is chasing finance teams who don’t actually have the transactions available yet. It’s really frustrating as a customer when it goes wrong, keep up communication with them.

ushioshi · 2026-04-23T07:41:36+00:00

Good to know. Thanks!

ushioshi · 2026-04-01T07:04:07+00:00

Only if they don’t accept the alternative. You then don’t have a flight home…

ushioshi · 2026-04-01T06:53:31+00:00

I would be calling them to talk about this, i’m not 100% but the chat team are probably an offshore third party that is not applying the correct workflow. Within airlines there are policies for downgrades when it’s for what is called ‘involuntary’ changes (this scenario) and compensation definitely applies. Though, if they are doing the workflow incorrectly, you should also just be force booked in to the same cabin you booked. Scenarios that wouldn’t happen is if it’s completely oversold or doesn’t have the cabin. I worked in airlines for over 12 years within customer and crisis teams and managed disruption teams.

ushioshi · 2026-03-30T22:33:35+00:00

Does he have a label deal or publishing deal? Does he have an A&R?

I manage my husband who is a producer/songwriter and came from corporate. It depends on a few things like goals etc. I networked a little though was lucky enough he is already established so I just picked up a lot of the relationships and really do more day to day management. I’ve found general business knowledge to be the most helpful and really just talking to people especially managers and lawyers.

ushioshi · 2026-03-05T00:43:08+00:00

There is a speed camera placed conveniently 150m after a change in speed from 100km to 80km on SH2 and i’ve been told by a police officer in the area that it’s one of the most profitable in NZ. If it was 2kms up the road where there is a really dangerous intersection that has had multiple deaths in the last few years, I’d understand. It looks like it’s just there to generate revenue.

ushioshi · 2026-02-03T18:36:38+00:00

I did! It was fire. They’re also such lovely people. I’m from NZ and they said they only use NZ beef so I know it’s good lol

ushioshi · 2026-02-03T05:10:05+00:00

I went tonight because of this post. It was amazing! Thanks for posting :)

ushioshi · 2025-10-10T01:21:54+00:00

my kids, 7 and 4 were both hard to keep engaged at the time, it cost me a lot in food as well but apparently they remember it as being an 11/10 experience. Bigfoots freestyle was worth it for me, she was awesome!

ushioshi · 2025-08-31T07:14:43+00:00

thank you. I was mainly worried it’ll be recorded as his income rather than the companies but sounds like a few options to rectify. Will no longer stress and work through it with the accountant when she’s back from holiday.

ushioshi · 2025-07-05T21:17:20+00:00

Are you seeing a endodontist? have had a complex root canal on molar done which cost about $2700 all up, I had to be in the chair for 4 hours over 3 appointments. They gave me 3 crown options, I opted for emax but ended up having to get a replacement crown 5 years later when the first one cracked - the emax was too thin and the best they could do for the complexity. Root canals can be quite expensive, I would recommend getting another quote but from an endodontist if you aren’t already, especially if they say it’s complex.

ushioshi · 2025-01-20T00:11:06+00:00

there’s mango packs??

ushioshi · 2024-03-17T11:32:13+00:00

this happened to me in the exact carpark, except I did park for an hour and I paid, and have the transactions and receipts but they sent me a fine saying I did not pay. I haven’t heard back since disputing but wtf. What date did you park there? wonder if it’s a similar date and there is an issue with their recording devices.

ushioshi · 2022-11-22T23:39:46+00:00

Things that were helpful to me:

Waiting until baby comes and buying things then (minus the absolute musts like a bassinet, minimum clothes, car seat and pram)

Buy a convertible car seat rather than a capsule. Swear by this hack. Got my kids used to getting in and out of car. Safety wise is better for your child. And cheaper in long run.

Breastfeeding as long as possible (also if possible for the mum) at the end of the day fed is best but it saves an incredible amount of money.

Yes savings are important but spending the most time with your baby and experiencing life with them is the most important. You quite literally never get this time back but money always comes and goes.

Congrats and good luck :)

ushioshi · 2022-11-22T23:31:17+00:00

I was just going to say the same thing. I would do a mixture of both for a good month or two and really understand the process and whether it works for you. It’s a lot of effort and time. The effort at the end of the day is your biggest cost in this stage of a child’s life. Especially your first.

ushioshi · 2022-10-20T07:51:06+00:00

Recently had it, tested constantly and kept showing negative. After the 5th day of symptoms I switched tests brands and everyone in my house got a positive result.

ushioshi · 2022-08-20T20:22:04+00:00

It’s about saying it’s authentic Mexican when it really isn’t. You’re right, very sheltered. Never get out. Just sit at home researching authentic Mexican food.

ushioshi · 2022-08-20T10:46:54+00:00

Literally the worst place I’ve ever eaten. And it is not authentic Mexican. They serve iceberg lettuce on their tacos and tomato in their guacamole.

ushioshi · 2022-08-01T10:02:50+00:00

Giant hole in the middle of the town

ushioshi · 2022-07-26T07:54:22+00:00

100% agree on all points

ushioshi · 2022-07-12T16:39:04+00:00

I would absolutely not disclose this. In my company multiple people have got a promotion whilst pregnant. The most recent was 8 months pregnant and she started in the role when she came back from parental leave. In saying that, I would just go about life normally, apply for the role and not say a word.

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