Side Artist Agreements
A side artist agreement is a legal contract between a primary artist (often referred to as the main artist or featured artist) and a secondary or “side” artist who contributesUnderstand Artist Royalties
Artist royalty calculations can get complicated so it’s best to break things down into the simplest terms and then once you understand the basics of the the budget, the artistThe Difference Between a Composition and a Master
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Advances, Recouping and Cross-Collateralization Part 3
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Advances, Recouping and Cross-Collateralization Part 2
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In a legal contract, a “carve-out” is a provision that exempts or excludes certain items, individuals, or situations from the application of the contract’s terms or requirements. For example, in
From the Music Corporation of America to Universal Music Group
MCA records would start as a talent agency in Chicago, evolve into a top agency in Hollywood before breaking into the music business and serving as the cornerstone to what
The Formula For a Successful Record Label
The formula for operating a successful label hasn’t changed since the 1940’s and 50’s. If you’ve managed to break one act with a hit song you’ve already established a promotional