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Originally Posted by Captain Kawaii
It's definitely in how well the band spends that advance. The old system was rigged against bands, probably still is, for making money off actual disc sales. But money is in commercials, licensing for tv and film and other outlets as you mentioned.
I think the problems younger bands face, the ones doing it themselves, are by "fans" who spread the music around in places the band does not intend. Sure, band may give away a certain amount for free, but they have to pay the bills at the end of the day. Its like the asshats giving away entire videos away in our business. And people wonder why revenue streams are trickling down to nothing.
Great interview with Maynard. Every musician wannabe should check it for reality.
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For sure. In all record label cases it comes down to the contract. If a band is in a position of power they can demand certain things and might make more off of records sales where other newer bands will not.
These days we are seeing more and more 360 deals. Labels are signing new acts and the contracts are forcing the bands to give the labels a piece of all of their income from touring, merch, licensing etc. It is a sign of the times.