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Music Business Glossary

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8 music business terms in Business & Finance, explained clearly.

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A
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A&R→
A&R (Artists and Repertoire) is the label division responsible for discovering, signing, and developing new talent and overseeing the recording process.
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Advance→
An Advance is an upfront payment from a label or publisher to an artist or songwriter, recouped from future royalties earned by their music.
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I
1 term
Independent Label→
An Independent Label (indie label) operates without the financial backing or distribution infrastructure of the three major record companies.
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M
1 term
Major Label→
A Major Label is one of the three multinational companies dominating the music industry: Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group.
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R
3 terms
Record Label→
A Record Label is a company that manages the production, manufacturing, distribution, marketing, and promotion of sound recordings and music videos.
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Recoupment→
Recoupment is the process by which a record label or publisher recovers an Advance or other expenses from an artist's or songwriter's future royalties.
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Revenue Split→
Revenue Split is the agreed-upon division of income from music sales, streams, and licenses among artists, labels, publishers, and distributors.
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S
1 term
Splits→
Splits refer to the agreed-upon percentages or shares of royalties and ownership distributed among collaborators on a music project, managed within melabel.
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