Indie vs Major label

You have been scouted by Rough Trade (Indie) and Universal (Major). At first glance, which contract offer seems most appealing to you? (Remember everything we know about the differences between Indie and Major labels!)

Okay, so you've gone with the major record label. Now, where would you like to record your album? (Remember, this cost will be deducted from your earnings!)

Okay, so you've gone with the indie record label Rough Trade. You've recorded your album in house, now how will you chose manufacture it? Remember, this cost is deducted from your earnings!

Nice! You've recorded your album at the world famous Abbey Road Studios with all its plush equipment, session musicians and producers. Now, how will you chose to have your music manufactured?

Nice! You've recorded your album at the incredible Electric Lady Studios in LA, with all its plush equipment, session musicians and producers. Now, how will you chose to have your music manufactured?

Nice! You've recorded your album at the cult favourite BluePrint Studios in Manchester, famous for recording, producing and hosting Manchester's finest music acts! Now, how will you chose to have your music manufactured?

Okay, so now how are you going to distribute and promote? Remember, these are all within Universals distribution stream.

Cool! So now, how are you going to distribute and promote? Remember, Rough Trade doesn't have much in the way of a distribution stream. And anything you spend will be deducted from your earnings, BUT you're potential to make massive profits isn't capped like it would be with a major label!