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Old 01-25-2013, 02:48 AM  
Captain Kawaii
So Fucking Banned
 
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Originally Posted by kane View Post
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.
I have a new record out on Matador. No, BS. Came out in December. We were lucky enough to do it old school. We're one of the few who can work radio and the press. Too many are willing to get high and have the record company bang them a good one. If I had to sign a 360 deal I would skip label entirely. Just like movie studios they have a thousand ways not to pay you. I just wish free downloaders would make the differentiation between true indy and major label indy.
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