Name some of your favorite smaller independent labels...

Vince · 10-28-2005, 10:10 PM

...because I'm shopping the disc and looking for anyone who'll take it and help promote it

Any labels you guys could suggest that I haven't already thought of or contacted would be great.

Shawn · 10-28-2005, 10:15 PM

Geez, Vince, I'd sign you if I was a record label. What labels have you tried so far? You know you could always try Favored Nations.

Vince · 10-28-2005, 10:22 PM

Hey Shawn, when I first put the album out, I submitted to Favored Nations. I took what I believed to be the right approach, through a manager directly to the label, pre-solicited (i.e. they said send it in). They never responded. I figure they either didn't like it or didn't think they could promote it.

I've only submitted to a couple other labels, and most of the time even if they ask for material, I haven't heard responses back.

In the meantime, I've made a tidy profit off the CD without a promotion budget, and I'd love to get it out to a bigger crowd. Plus, I'd love to have my solo stuff on a label and get wider recognition for the music than I currently have.

You guys are the most knowledgeable resource I have, so I figured I'd ask you all.

Shannon · 10-29-2005, 02:05 AM

If you're shopping your instrumental CD, I'd definately check out Magna Carta.

Metal Ken · 10-29-2005, 02:54 AM

If its metal -- www.theendrecords.com
they also distro in the US Some small foreign lables you could also shop.

Drew · 10-29-2005, 03:48 AM

two to recommend -

www.elementalrecords.com - Elemental Records, i think that;s their address. Remind me to send you some Floater. A Seattle-ish based label with roots in exotic metal.

www.Insideoutmusic.com - Inside Out Records. Seriously, their catalogue is so good yet so obscure tha i could probably buy every single disc they offer that I haven't heard of, and not regret it. One abbreviation - OSI. enough said

Toshiro · 10-29-2005, 09:18 AM

Is Steamhammer considered small? LOL :p

Jerich · 10-29-2005, 10:14 AM

the only thing you need a label for is Promotion and advertisement..everything else can be done by web sites of your own. You can also Pay for distrobution. I am involved with three labels and they are only for Promotion and advertisment..we can do everything else ourselves we do not exspect tour support anyway !!! Relapse do a great job at that and Red Stream too.But seriouly I think LION Music is the Home for you man (Vince) that way you could tour with Rusty or OUTWORLD....

eleven59 · 10-29-2005, 12:08 PM

Don't bother shopping for a label if you don't have any proof that the CDs already selling. They want someone who's going to keep selling really well for them and has a good following already, something that they can feel confident about. No one will sign someone just because the music's good, you need the independent success to back it up.

10-28-2005, 10:10 PM	#1
Vince Vince is X!!! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 5,611 Real Name: Vince Main Seven: Ibanez Rig: Rocktron / Mesa Thanked: 112	Name some of your favorite smaller independent labels... ...because I'm shopping the disc and looking for anyone who'll take it and help promote it Any labels you guys could suggest that I haven't already thought of or contacted would be great. THE ASYLUM VINCELUPONE.COM

10-28-2005, 10:15 PM	#2
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 19,089 Main Seven: '91 UV7PWH, '91 UV7BK Rig: Fender Stage Thanked: 139	Geez, Vince, I'd sign you if I was a record label. What labels have you tried so far? You know you could always try Favored Nations. www.myspace.com/flothru www.myspace.com/shawncastonguay

10-29-2005, 02:05 AM	#4
Shannon Lovely Dita... • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: W. Seattle, WA Posts: 8,021 Real Name: Shannon Main Seven: Ibanez UV7PWH Rig: Digitech GSP1101 Thanked: 88	If you're shopping your instrumental CD, I'd definately check out Magna Carta. Your personal hero! : MG.org

10-29-2005, 02:54 AM	#5
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,452 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 73	If its metal -- www.theendrecords.com they also distro in the US Some small foreign lables you could also shop. Almighty asmodeus, existant of chaos Ominous be thy name Thy kingdom come on earth Lead me into all temptation of my flesh So I may trespass greatly into Thy ways by my desires ~Fornicatus Benefictus http://www.myspace.com/impurity Brutal Skullfucking Death Metal

10-29-2005, 03:48 AM	#6
Drew Fear the Polo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 21,365 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 141	two to recommend - www.elementalrecords.com - Elemental Records, i think that;s their address. Remind me to send you some Floater. A Seattle-ish based label with roots in exotic metal. www.Insideoutmusic.com - Inside Out Records. Seriously, their catalogue is so good yet so obscure tha i could probably buy every single disc they offer that I haven't heard of, and not regret it. One abbreviation - OSI. enough said "...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon." http://www.metalguitarist.org

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10-28-2005, 10:22 PM	#3
Vince Vince is X!!! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 5,611 Real Name: Vince Main Seven: Ibanez Rig: Rocktron / Mesa Thanked: 112	Hey Shawn, when I first put the album out, I submitted to Favored Nations. I took what I believed to be the right approach, through a manager directly to the label, pre-solicited (i.e. they said send it in). They never responded. I figure they either didn't like it or didn't think they could promote it. I've only submitted to a couple other labels, and most of the time even if they ask for material, I haven't heard responses back. In the meantime, I've made a tidy profit off the CD without a promotion budget, and I'd love to get it out to a bigger crowd. Plus, I'd love to have my solo stuff on a label and get wider recognition for the music than I currently have. You guys are the most knowledgeable resource I have, so I figured I'd ask you all.

10-29-2005, 09:18 AM	#7
Toshiro Lazy Basterd Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 4,606 Main Seven: Schecter C7 Blackjack Rig: Laney GH50L & GT8 Thanked: 11	Is Steamhammer considered small? LOL :p Um, Like Sound Files and Stuff ^_^ oh yeah, and some crappy videos too!

10-29-2005, 10:14 AM	#8
Jerich ...is bitching Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ridley park PA Posts: 1,811 Real Name: Billy Main Seven: agile,Damage Control.. Main ERG: 27"Scale Rig: Brunetti,Eminence Thanked: 17	the only thing you need a label for is Promotion and advertisement..everything else can be done by web sites of your own. You can also Pay for distrobution. I am involved with three labels and they are only for Promotion and advertisment..we can do everything else ourselves we do not exspect tour support anyway !!! Relapse do a great job at that and Red Stream too.But seriouly I think LION Music is the Home for you man (Vince) that way you could tour with Rusty or OUTWORLD.... Brunetti Amplifiers

10-29-2005, 12:08 PM	#9
eleven59 Terrorhorse Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,878 Real Name: Aaron Main Seven: Schecter Hellraiser C7 Rig: Line6 Flextone II HD Thanked: 109	Don't bother shopping for a label if you don't have any proof that the CDs already selling. They want someone who's going to keep selling really well for them and has a good following already, something that they can feel confident about. No one will sign someone just because the music's good, you need the independent success to back it up. --------------- TERRORHORSE Eleven59 Your Extended Network

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