So we’re talking with a few record labels for our second album. It’s slow work and it can be pretty intense sometimes. The whole music industry is changing and this whole economic-downturn that seems to be making people redundant left, right and centre. Basically, there’s more risk. So it’s pretty amazing that record labels want to talk with us about our record
There are three things I care (my opinion only) about when it comes to this album…
1. A cheap and affordable physical record
2. A release date this year
3. Breaking even
Physical CDs are losing ground in the marketplace. Digital music is going to be the future. Still, I’ve enjoyed putting together the artwork for our records and seeing the printed result and that’s something that you don’t get with digital… even if it comes with a “digital PDF” it’s really not the same. If you want to sell your CD on the road you’re going to need a physical product too.
CD distribution has a smaller role in UK shops today. It seems the only time I buy music from HMV is when I’ve been given HMV gift card. I still seem to be buying DVDs as and when there are good deals, but I prefer buying the real CD online. I haven’t yet bought my digital ticket just yet. Plus, call it old-fashioned, I enjoy the anticipation of waiting for a CD in the post.
I’ll let you know when anything happens. I still dreaming of doing this record DIY. Less hassle, less expectations, what you get is yours and it’s earned. Sure, it’s one way ticket to no-where but the journey’s not too bad. Still, being part of good indie record label, being part of a collective of quality music, that’s not so bad either.
DISCLAIMER: Non-representative opinion of the collective group known as “Second Monday”