Making it in the music industry is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes a long period of practice, a lot of effort, and many failures before you make it to the finish line (whatever that means to you). In particular, getting signed to a label is a goal for many artists and bands out there. Thanks to the internet and social media, the industry is more complex than ever — your music alone will no longer just get you signed. You need to adapt to the changing landscape. In this article, we’ll cover all the steps to pitching your demo to labels and then getting signed.
Figure out what you want from a label before contacting them.