5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Getting Signed

Changed though the industry might be, signing to a respected label can open the door to opportunities that would otherwise be much further out of reach. That said, rushing into a deal without reading the fine print or negotiating can cause problems down the road. Here, one artists shares five…

Students Take the Lead with PB’s Newly Launched Music Industry Discussion Group

In the run-up to the start of our brand new Music Industry Management Degree, we’ve launched a new Music Industry Discussion Group for PB Students to talk about all things industry. Our new discussion group is the perfect platform for producers, DJs, aspiring managers and more to explore the ins and outs of the music business with those who […]

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Learn the Business Inside Out: Enrol on our BA (Hons) Degree in Music Industry Management

The Music Industry is one of the most fluid and reactive in the world. Over the past two decades alone, the advent of the internet, social media, downloads and streaming have changed its face forever, not to mention the explosion of digital music making tools that have made it easier than ever to get into […]

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Industry Insights: How to Run A Vinyl Only Record Label With I Love Acid

For our latest video, we were joined by Josh Doherty, the man behind Balkan Recordings, I Love Acid and one half of the acid house and slo-mo techno duo, Posthuman, to discuss running a vinyl only record label. I Love Acid was forged back in 2007 where it began as a club night across Europe for […]

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Edgeout Label Launches With Artist Development Focus

Music industry vet Tony Guanci, along with a team of experienced A&R, touring, live events professionals have launched artist development focused Edgeout Records distributed by Universal Music Group. Edgeout is focused on discovering, vetting and signing young radio-friendly artists, and assist them in developing a fanbase through recorded music as…

Tips for Starting a Record Label with Sam Divine (DVine Sounds)

Welcome to our latest video feature, this time with a focus on starting a record label. To give you a sense of what it takes DJ Ravine sat down with Sam Divine of DVine Sounds to pick her brains on her journey with the label. Sam also has a stellar career as a DJ  – she is […]

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Sony Music Launches Joint Venture Label With 123 Agency

Sony Music has announced a new joint venture label with booking company 123 Agency. The Australia based agency, founded in 2013 and is headquartered in both Melbourne and Sydney, represents artists such as Kingswood, Dear Seattle, Hollow Coves and Tash Sultana. photo: Damian Costin (left) and Denis Handlin (right) "123…

Lost Ones Launches As Virgin EMI Imprint

Virgin EMI has launched a new imprint dubbed Lost Ones. The new record label will be headed up by former Apple exec Ashley Sykes and ex-RCA A&R Barry Burt. Sykes was UK Music Manager for Apple’s Beats 1. The pair will report to Virgin EMI president Ted Cockle, and will…

Ann Streichman – ‘The Flow’ EP Out Now on Point Blank Recordings

Today (29 June) sees the release of the second record on Point Blank Recordings. The Flow EP comes from New York-based artist Ann Streichman, with remixes from Terry Grant, DJ Sneak and Kells flipping the electropop-slanted original in several different ways. Check out the EP below. Point Blank Recordings is the new record label arm of Point Blank, […]

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