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Labels Profit From Rights, Not Just Music Sales
The Real Money is in Rights, Not Recordings A central insight from this week’s digest is that record labels don’t primarily make money selling music—they profit from owning and licensing master rights. This distinction is crucial for indie artists who want to build sustainable careers. The Music Money Makeover Show emphasizes shifting from a “selling … Read more
Music Industry Digest: Swift’s Impact, Meta Ads, Spotify Crackdown
Taylor Swift’s Pop Culture Dominance A new article outlines 20 ways Taylor Swift has reshaped pop culture, from re-recording her masters to influencing fashion and politics. Meta Ads Mistake & Music Marketing Tips The #1 mistake in Meta ads is targeting too broadly; focus on niche audiences for better ROI. Boost your Spotify presence by … Read more
Record Labels Make Millions Off This Artist Misunderstanding
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Stop playing "sandlot" ball and start operating like a major player by shifting your mindset from selling music to managing high-value copyright assets. In this video, we break down why the "real" music industry makes millions off the misunderstanding that labels sell recordings, when they actually survive on the strategic acquisition, holding, and licensing of master rights via ironclad contracts. You’ll learn how to build a rock-solid infrastructure—from securing your LLC’s corporate veil to executing a 35-year exit plan—so you can stop just "putting out music" and start building a functioning record label that attracts massive business opportunities.
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Pensó que el mensaje de Sony Music era un bot 🎧
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Inma Guil entró al Máster en Industria Musical de la UAM siendo cantante lírica, sin saber qué era un contrato ni cómo facturar su propio trabajo. Un año después recibió un mensaje de Sony Music por LinkedIn… y pensó que era un bot. Hoy trabaja allí.
En este Short cuenta qué cambió: formación con profesores que están en activo, constancia y la valentía de dejarse ver. Como dice ella: “El máster me dio herramientas, pero yo tuve que utilizarlas diariamente.”
🎤 Inma Guil · Máster en Industria Musical · Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
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We Asked a Legendary A&R Exec to Reveal the BIGGEST Mistakes New Artists Make—Her Answer SHOCKED Us!
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We Asked a Legendary A&R Exec to Reveal the BIGGEST Mistakes New Artists Make—Her Answer SHOCKED Us!
Legendary A&R exec Kim Buie breaks down the evolution of talent discovery, from smoke-filled clubs to today’s streaming and AI landscape. Learn her three pillars for artist success, get essential A&R tips, and hear stories from her work with icons like Chris Blackwell, Sturgill Simpson, and Ryan Bingham. If you’re an artist, music pro, or just passionate about the music business, this episode is packed with inspiration and real-world advice! 🎤🔥 #MusicBusiness #AandR #MusicIndustry
Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.
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0:00 Intro
6:46 How have the core responsibilities of A&R evolved in today’s music industry, especially with streaming, social media and AI?
8:17 What did you learn from working with Chris Blackwell and Jimmy Bowen early in your career?
15:38 Can you share a story where the freedom of an independent label allowed an artist or project to thrive compared to a major label?
20:19 What specific factors, creatively and non-creatively, are most important to you when signing artists, and how has your criteria evolved?
24:58 Was there ever an artist you championed early on when few others believed, and how did you navigate that?
26:16 What was it about Caroline Rose and Sturgill Simpson that made you invest in their growth?
30:33 What are the signs that an A&R–artist relationship is thriving versus at risk, and how do you repair it?
33:23 What are the biggest opportunities and challenges for A&R professionals working with indie artists today?
37:18 What is the single biggest obstacle you’ve seen that holds artists back from success?
38:31 Are there any books, films, or documentaries that have inspired you and you’d recommend?
41:52 What advice do you have for artists committed to building a career in music today?
43:01 What’s the best way for people to reach out to you?
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Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
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Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd
Learn exactly what A&R look for in new talent and how to overcome the artist self-doubt that holds your music career back. Ritch Esra and Eric Knight break down the realities of the music business so you can stop guessing what scouts want. This episode of the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast focuses on the practical side of the industry. We discuss the specific qualities and professional habits that capture the attention of A&R representatives in today’s market. Whether you are an independent artist or just starting, understanding what A&R look for is critical for navigating your next steps. Beyond technical skills, we address the mental hurdles every creator faces. By tackling artist self-doubt head-on, you can approach the industry with more confidence. Use these music business advice strategies to refine your presentation and better position your work for potential opportunities. Subscribe for weekly music industry tips , and comment below with the biggest challenge you face when trying to get your music heard.
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A loop is not a beat until you arrange it!
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A loop is not a beat until you put in the work to arrange it.
Let’s break down how to turn a loop into a cohesive beat or track, by organizing your samples, drums, and piano into intros, choruses, and verses. Glue your track together by taking the time to actually build an arrangement, which is where the creativity comes from.
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I Made a Full EP on the MPC Sample (Start to Finish)
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Making a full EP on the MPC Sample using real samples from Tracklib! Loops, arrangement, licensing, and release. all in one vid!
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0:31 Digging for Samples
3:31 Making the First Beat
6:23 Taking the MPC on the Road
8:06 Back in the Studio
11:57 Finishing in Ableton
13:03 The MPC Software Discovery
14:07 We Did It + Artwork Reveal
14:34 EP Breakdown
18:21 Clearing Samples with Tracklib
19:46 Outro
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