Every
aspiring music producer or artist always wants to score big in this industry.
When it comes to music production, the answer is Record label almost for the
90% people. Record labels have great contacts and they can introduce your music
to a large variety of audience easily. It has to be agreed that getting a
record label deal is not easy. It’s not just about submitting your sound and
hoping for the best. The main thing is you have to peach the record label with
your activities otherwise the relationship will not proceed further. The answer
lies in demo submission.
Act at your best: Most of the people, who want to be a
recognizable producer, always think about the demo submission which has to be
made by them to the record labels. Record labels ask for the producers for their
demo to have a clear hearing of what his/her music sounds as an artist. Most of
the new producers have gone through various types of demos in the internet. So
they might have got the meaning that it is the short form of a full track i.e.
1-2 minute. May some people think that the record label want to see our current
working...so we should prepare a track for 1-2 minute...and send that to them.
Remember, when a record label asks for your demo it means they want you to
demonstrate your best quality sound i.e. the best part of your music you're
currently working on. Represent your best to them. It’s your best bet for
selection. Don't send anything if you are not 100% sure regarding your quality
of music. Follow your heart, if you feel fully good for your track then only send
(Demo version).
Selection: Reaching
right label is important. Each label is different and musical genre defines
them broadly. Choose your right label. How to choose? Listen to your production...identify
the genre... Listen to some song of any label...if you find your match, then
stick to it. If didn't then go through a checklist of all labels that belong to
electronic music... Listen to the variety of sounds of each label. Each label
specifies a genre...a specific style. Match your sound with their sound... Find
the match...then go for it. Moreover you should decide in advance what kind of
record label you want to be part of. For example if you are an uplifting music
producer then you should not contact spinnin records. Infact you can choose A
State of Trance, damaged recordings, abora recordings.
Act like a Professional: Now a day’s
almost all the people have their accounts in social sites and musicians are no
different. Mostly these social sites let you chat/message with another person
to maintain contact. It’s good for your friend, colleagues but not in case of
record labels. People here in record labels are very much professional. Only
send message to them if you want to have some information about any issue.
Don't ask irrelevant and stupid questions just because the message facility is
there. If you have your demo then send to the label through their email address
mentioned by them. Don't send any demo through social sites. Your demo will be
rejected no matter how much better it sounds, as said they are professional
people. Pages on social sites are for enquiry/information purpose. Sending the
demo through respective email shows a sign of professionalism. Unless mentioned
by record label to send through social sites (very rare case) send your demo
only on the official mail.
No amateur activities: Some
producers use mass mailings i.e. they try to send their tracks to various
labels not knowing exactly what they are doing is a huge mistake. Many at times
the labels are able to spot this mistake because generally the owners of labels
have good contact in between them, because they all are living in the same
market. This activity will be treated as unprofessional causing low
effectiveness only will end up in rejection. It also creates meaning that
either you are not confident enough for your music or you are not serious for
your career. Submit yourself to the record label you exactly want through your
music in the form of demo. If you are able to determine a better label for
yourself then that is also good, but one label at one time.
Patience: Hold back for
the response. Have patience, don't expect instant reply. The music industry is
tough and everyone like you is trying their luck. Also A&R team are among
the busiest people. Give some time to them at least 10-15 days. Reminding them
about after 7-8 days of demo submission is good but only once. The label people
will contact you if your sound fits to them otherwise you won't get any
response from them. Don't be afraid of getting "no" response for you
demo. Take it as learning and improve more for yourself in the future. You can
also try out your luck in other labels if you want, but it's preferred not to
do it because all record label selections sound good because the personnels out
there are experienced and industry professionals.
Send only link: Never try to
send your demo as a saved mp3 file through an attachment to their email. Record
labels don't like it. They are getting hundreds of demos everyday...so would
they prefer to download all of them and jam their storage capacity with your
demos. No, they don't want to have a brain fading session with the demos; they
want you to be good to them. Every musician is having a profile on soundcloud.
So it's your best bet to open a soundcloud account and upload your demo out
there. A link will be generated in the url box when you play your demo on the
main screen. Send that link along with a little about yourself (who you are and
your place of locality) to their (Record label) email through your mail box.
The reason why i said soundcloud is because the quality of sound is excellent
here.
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