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What I've been wondering is why Apple doesn't pony up and do just that. They could say "Hey artists not [yet] on a label, join the iTunes Label. We're a great
by jbrennan 16y ago
What I've been wondering is why Apple doesn't pony up and do just that.
They could say "Hey artists not [yet] on a label, join the iTunes Label. We're a great distribution channel, and we'll give you a 70/30 split."
OK so it's a bit far-fetched, and it really depends on what iTunes-as-a-label would provide (but with GarageBand/Logic/CuBase who needs tons of financing?). Really the only thing iTunes doesn't have a great story for would be touring (but even then, what better way to sell concert tickets than through iTunes/Ping?).
- yuvi 16y agoCDBaby and tunecore are pretty close I guess, they'll get you on iTunes and more (physical copies too in CDBaby's case)
- blhack 16y agoBecause record labels are more about promotion than distribution (anymore). Amazon, cdbaby, etc. can all already do this. Honestly, the artists don't even need those people anymore. I've seen artists who sell their music directly on their own site, and I don't see why more can't.
- steveklabnik 16y agoIIRC, Apple is not allowed to start a record label due to one of the settlements they made with Apple Records.
- pg 16y agoWho would have ever guessed at the time that would matter?