Starting Out

The Right Deal For You

Most musicians used to dream about signing to a major record label. Now there are a whole range of ways that artists can make a career in music. Huw Stephens and Chipmunk give you tips on the advantages of a DIY approach, while a host of industry experts help you to chose the deal that will suit you best.

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    • 1. At 05:58am on 20 Oct 2010, Ian James Shaw wrote:

      Thankyou for listening to my music. I hope that all the people around the world will enjoy listening to my music.

      If it is played over the radio, perhaps people will get into it.

      All the best always

      Rocky Shaw 1 (Ian James Shaw)

      P.S. Play your favourite tracks off the cd

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    • 2. At 11:30am on 02 Mar 2011, IAN JAMES SHAW wrote:

      Dear BBC,

      These comment´s were very interesting. Thankyou to everyone who gave me the detail´s.

      I don´t want to make money for myself, but to help Europe get itself back together again.

      ROCKYSHAW 1

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    • 3. At 2:18pm on 27 Sep 2011, IAN JAMES SHAW wrote:

      Thankyou for your advice. I will do everything, that you have told me to do.

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    • 4. At 2:01pm on 20 Jan 2012, Meander Lane wrote:

      I've watched all of these videos, set up an independent label, approached A&R people & a few venture capitalists, & sent 1000s of emails.

      We as a band have written, recorded and produced (on a tight budget in our DIY studio) over 100 songs & released 3 albums in the past 2 years. Don't believe me?

      I've sent 20 songs into BBC Introducing so far, I'm uploading another 3 this week.

      I've spent 1000s of hours on this hopeless cause and got nothing back so far. I can't give any more than I'm giving.

      I'm flat broke & I've got debt collectors hammering on my door.

      Radio play? I await your standard email.

      Meander Lane.

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    • 5. At 10:44am on 08 Feb 2012, J4YM5 wrote:

      youre doing a cool thing, nice 1

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    • 6. At 6:00pm on 24 May 2012, Chris B wrote:

      What a great resource! Artists have more options than they ever did in the past.

      The link to CD Baby under RELATED LINKS ON THE WEB is incorrect though. It's linking to our retail music store--not to our website for artists.

      Would you mind changing it to http://members.cdbaby.com ?

      That's where artists can sign up.

      Chris B
      CD Baby

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