In this set of articles, I’m going to break down the main sections that you’ll find in almost any management contract. I’ll also give some tips that will help you
Before signing any contract it’s important to know your obligations. Too often songwriters, producers, and artists sign deals based upon how much money they will be advanced upon execution or
Music contract law is an essential aspect of the music industry, particularly when it comes to controlled composition and mechanical royalties. Controlled composition clauses are included in music contracts to
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
The sunset clause typically includes specific provisions for what happens after the contract ends. For example, it may outline the process for the artist to terminate the contract prior to
In the services section of almost all producer agreements, there will be a sentence stating that the master has been deemed commercially and technically satisfactory for the manufacture and sale
Everyone’s heard about recouping. The label spends $200K breaking and pushing the single of an artist and the artist is responsible for recouping $1M from revenue generated from the single.
Cowboys and indies: the epic history of the Record Industry written by Gareth Murphy seeks to connect the dots between technological advancements, record labels, genres of music and key figures
Each presidency, the news cycle makes a big deal about Congress voting to increase the debt ceiling. Each side takes a hardline negotiating stance resulting in an uproar across the
One part of being a shark is making sure that you get paid. For artists, producers and other creatives this means hiring the right business managers and consultants. Think about
