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June 5, 2017
10 Record Deal Red Flags
This guest post by Canadian entertainment lawyer Byron Pascoe originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog
When a band receives their first record deal, there’s a sense of accomplishment. Someone likes me! Where do I sign?
Before signing a contract with a label, it’s important to understand what you’re signing.
When I’m reviewing a record label agreement for an artist, it’s not uncommon for there to be a number of “red flags” – warnings to watch out for in the agreement and/or the relationship with the label.
The following list (in no particular order) provides some common red flags to keep in mind.
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