Record deals come in all shapes and sizes, depending on the genre of music. Generally, record deals have become smaller due to illegal downloading, piracy, etc. Regardless, pop music is still an expensive business, especially with the cost of making a record and marketing to an audience. The above chart shows a breakdown of costs thanks to DMN. In summary, it costs approximately $1 million to break a new pop artist and roughly $4,650,000 is spent making and promoting a superstar album.
Key Track: Just Don’t Matter
The Story: 19 year old pop artist Nicole Ferris hails from New Jersey and just finished recording two tracks with The Jam (Lady Gaga) in Los Angeles. The track ‘Just Don’t Matter’ quickly became a Kings favorite.
Contact: nicoleferris92@gmail.com
1. Mickey Shiloh – Pass Out
2. J Trill – So Bright
3. Danielle Barbe – Wango Tango
4. Glory Days – Can’t Get Enough
5. Stamps – ATL to LA
6. Rob A! – Wifey Material
7. Ryan McAllister – Bell Tower
8. Vera Mesmer – Back From The Dead
Key Track: Stay On Me
The Story: The 7 Song EP released in July was produced by Marc Swersky and mixed by
Mark Needham (The Killers). The acoustic video has over 100,000 hits on YouTube and the band will perform tonight at Highline Ballroom in NYC.
Contact: mdswersky@gmail.com
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