Record Labels & Deals
Analysis of major and independent label strategies, deal structures, catalog acquisitions, and the evolving relationship between artists and labels.
7 in-depth reports published
Drake's Label Exit Strategy: Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Going Independent
Drake's transition to independent releases presents both unique opportunities and significant challenges for the music industry.
The A&R Function in 2026: What Talent Scouts Actually Do in the Streaming Era
How the A&R role has evolved from gut-instinct talent scouting to data-informed creative development.
The 360 Deal Evolution: How Comprehensive Deals Are Adapting to the Modern Music Economy
The 360 deal is not dead—it has evolved. Here is what modern comprehensive deals actually look like.
The Rights Reversion Wave: Why Artists Are Reclaiming Their Masters in Record Numbers
Inside the growing movement of artists exercising reversion clauses to take back ownership of their master recordings.
Punching Above Their Weight: How Indie Labels Are Stealing Market Share
How indie labels are carving out larger slices of the pie through agility and artist-first strategies.
Anatomy of a Label Deal: Advances, Royalties, and the Fine Print Nobody Reads
Breaking down the key terms, advances, and royalty structures in today's label deals.
The Catalog Gold Rush: Why Billions Keep Pouring Into Legacy Music
Exploring the trend of major labels spending billions on legacy music catalogs and what it means for the industry.