sucker punch Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 (edited) Any people here planning to try and get signed? im gonna probley go to london with my band probley the best hope for us in the UK Edited November 26, 2006 by sucker punch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicious Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 there is a competition on once a year in dublin where the best bands play and all the irish record company talent scouts go there. the winners get a record deal but if your good enough try and enter.i don't know anymore details but i think "shockwaves" sponsor it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angry anderson Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 (edited) This is a must read for anyone in a band who has aspirations of getting "signed" (written by steve albini, producer of nirvana's in utero, among other tthings)http://negativland.com/albini.htmlMajor labels are corporately run, quarterly profit motivated businesses. Gone are the days of "artist development" when the majors were owned by rich dudes who gave a shit about music, and would give bands a chance to reach their potentials. Majors these days employ a "throw all the shit at the wall and see what sticks" model.The average record sales for a major label "signed" band is about 1500 records (that's not a typo)That's not to say you can't end up with a good deal with a major. Just watch what you sign, and hold out until you have enough of a following that you bring something worth bargaining for to the table. Edited November 27, 2006 by angry anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetness Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Its on our to-do list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnan Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I don't have any ambition of being signed. A minor local label showed some interest in signing us but we really aren't interested in music as a career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohdistortedsmile1789 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 This is a must read for anyone in a band who has aspirations of getting "signed" (written by steve albini, producer of nirvana's in utero, among other tthings)http://negativland.com/albini.htmlMajor labels are corporately run, quarterly profit motivated businesses. Gone are the days of "artist development" when the majors were owned by rich dudes who gave a shit about music, and would give bands a chance to reach their potentials. Majors these days employ a "throw all the shit at the wall and see what sticks" model.The average record sales for a major label "signed" band is about 1500 records (that's not a typo)That's not to say you can't end up with a good deal with a major. Just watch what you sign, and hold out until you have enough of a following that you bring something worth bargaining for to the table.Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankwhite Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I don't have any ambition of being signed. A minor local label showed some interest in signing us but we really aren't interested in music as a career.dude, why the fuck not? u could be rich n famous n get blowjobs on command n have a bajillion people kissin ur ass n oceans full of stadiums worshipping u n tonsa money n not hafta go to work or listen to what any motherfucker says n...well, basically u could be like (in a detached way) axl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browser Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 This is a must read for anyone in a band who has aspirations of getting "signed" (written by steve albini, producer of nirvana's in utero, among other tthings)http://negativland.com/albini.htmlMajor labels are corporately run, quarterly profit motivated businesses. Gone are the days of "artist development" when the majors were owned by rich dudes who gave a shit about music, and would give bands a chance to reach their potentials. Majors these days employ a "throw all the shit at the wall and see what sticks" model.The average record sales for a major label "signed" band is about 1500 records (that's not a typo)That's not to say you can't end up with a good deal with a major. Just watch what you sign, and hold out until you have enough of a following that you bring something worth bargaining for to the table.I read that and I've read similar cases. I know people who've been signed and blown contracts. Taking huge advances on later cds that never sold. So... What the bitter x nirvana producer is saying, be careful. not to stay away from any major record label. I think it's a good read still, but if your brain is working between all the gigging and the drugs you're taking, then you'll get out of it alive. Johnny Reznik in goo goo dolls was fucked over if I remember right. Lots of ppl have gotten bad deals, yeah for sure. But like you pointed out Mr. Anderson, a following is always a very good thing. in every aspect. Keep in mind that alot of band put out EPs and full length albums to a minimum cost. And I'd say a good contract with a band doing its job could push those numbers to favor the band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisi Rokks Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 my band Atomica are looking to make it big. Otherwise we're all fucked cos we don't do anything else haha. We just need a singer. London is the only place to have even a chance of making it these days if you play rock. Camden is UK's "sleaze port" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 my band Atomica are looking to make it big. Otherwise we're all fucked cos we don't do anything else haha. We just need a singer. London is the only place to have even a chance of making it these days if you play rock. Camden is UK's "sleaze port"What happened to that kick ass singer? He had really cool voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisi Rokks Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 my band Atomica are looking to make it big. Otherwise we're all fucked cos we don't do anything else haha. We just need a singer. London is the only place to have even a chance of making it these days if you play rock. Camden is UK's "sleaze port"What happened to that kick ass singer? He had really cool voice.Haha i know, he wanted to be a DJ or something? I don't know, he left before i joined! So we're still looking! The search continues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnan Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I don't have any ambition of being signed. A minor local label showed some interest in signing us but we really aren't interested in music as a career.dude, why the fuck not? u could be rich n famous n get blowjobs on command n have a bajillion people kissin ur ass n oceans full of stadiums worshipping u n tonsa money n not hafta go to work or listen to what any motherfucker says n...well, basically u could be like (in a detached way) axl! I don't think I want to get into it, for several reasons, actually partly because of what you said. I'm quite a laid back guy and also I have basically no willpower. I wouldn't want to cheat on my wife/girlfriend (inevitable really when you have a bunch of girls ready to service you after a show), and I wouldn't want to get too deep into drug use.I'd really rather be an English teacher than a rockstar. Seems weird, but that's just who I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankwhite Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I don't have any ambition of being signed. A minor local label showed some interest in signing us but we really aren't interested in music as a career.dude, why the fuck not? u could be rich n famous n get blowjobs on command n have a bajillion people kissin ur ass n oceans full of stadiums worshipping u n tonsa money n not hafta go to work or listen to what any motherfucker says n...well, basically u could be like (in a detached way) axl! I don't think I want to get into it, for several reasons, actually partly because of what you said. I'm quite a laid back guy and also I have basically no willpower. I wouldn't want to cheat on my wife/girlfriend (inevitable really when you have a bunch of girls ready to service you after a show), and I wouldn't want to get too deep into drug use.I'd really rather be an English teacher than a rockstar. Seems weird, but that's just who I am.really?? i wanna get into John Belushi levels of drug use n fuckin wail n get laid n...well thats it really. im easily amused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterthebath Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I've been signed a couple times and I can tell you getting signed is the easy part. (well not really ) But getting the label to care and put its resorses to work for you is the hard part. Most labels are scared to invest time/mmoney/effort into anything thats not "time tested" and unfortunatly most bands don't have the resources to fund tours and promote effectively themselves.This is the shittiest time ever to be a musician. The key is to not expect anyone to blow you up - you have to work harder than the label does just to stay a float.And yes being you will be broke being in a full time band unless you go Gold or platinum. and then depending on your deal you might still never see a dime.Sorry If I bummed anyone out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browser Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 (edited) my band Atomica are looking to make it big. Otherwise we're all fucked cos we don't do anything else haha. We just need a singer. London is the only place to have even a chance of making it these days if you play rock. Camden is UK's "sleaze port"uhm.. the other riff.. ain't that a bitch or something guitars and riffs are among the most used riffs in the world! still a cool song. the singer reminds me of dead old Freddie... Edited November 28, 2006 by browser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I don't have any ambition of being signed. A minor local label showed some interest in signing us but we really aren't interested in music as a career.dude, why the fuck not? u could be rich n famous n get blowjobs on command n have a bajillion people kissin ur ass n oceans full of stadiums worshipping u n tonsa money n not hafta go to work or listen to what any motherfucker says n...well, basically u could be like (in a detached way) axl! I don't think I want to get into it, for several reasons, actually partly because of what you said. I'm quite a laid back guy and also I have basically no willpower. I wouldn't want to cheat on my wife/girlfriend (inevitable really when you have a bunch of girls ready to service you after a show), and I wouldn't want to get too deep into drug use.I'd really rather be an English teacher than a rockstar. Seems weird, but that's just who I am.Heh I'm the same. My aunt gave my old bands CD to a radio station nearby and they played us once, but we kinda gave up cause I didn't wanna be a rockstar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadin Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 well.. I have no intention to make it big with my band, Gutts of Vadin, we're just doing it for fun.. and that's the way it should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feconroses Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 i only want to play for the beer...but if something big happens...its ok rock1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sucker punch Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 my band Atomica are looking to make it big. Otherwise we're all fucked cos we don't do anything else haha. We just need a singer. London is the only place to have even a chance of making it these days if you play rock. Camden is UK's "sleaze port"Fuck man your band sounds really good, if i lived where you did i would try out for singer big time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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