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How did you get your start in the industry? I'm only 16 but I already know I want to have my own record company / work in the music industry. What are your suggestions about what I can do now?

Hey everybody, hope everyone's doing ok, and I look forward to this.

Originally Posted by luckie street

How did you get your start in the industry? I'm only 16 but I already know I want to have my own record company / work in the music industry. What are your suggestions about what I can do now?

Well, first i would say research what you are about to get into. For me it was more interesting to see what peopl/companies did wrong instead of success stories. Find out what facet exactly you want to do in the Record Industry. Cd sales may be down, but merchandising, touring, managing, booking, and digital distribution is on the rise. Music will never go away, so just figure out how you fit into the puzzle. This might sound very general, but if you have another part this question, I'd love to elaborate.

whose on your label?

How is your label combating the problem of illegal file sharing? Do you plan on offering anything to counteract this like Trustkill has attempted?

How do you feel about 360 deals? Would you ever consider using them? Do you use them now?

Raleigh what what. Who are some of your favorite bands, Tommy?

Do bands' tour managers have contracts with the label the band is on?
Or does he/she just travel along?
For someone considering doing a summer tour perhaps w/a local band instead of heading STRAIGHT to college, would it be wise [or safe]...since I assume they don't get paid minimum wage if that at all?
Thanks!

Do you think people should major in music business? I'm hearing a lot of different things about this, so what do you think about it?

Originally Posted by Jess6man2000

whose on your label?

A Skylit Drive
Akissforjersey
Boxbomb
Called To Arms
Deathblow
From Graves Of Valor
Ghost Of A Fallen Age
The Hottness
Knives Exchanging Hands
The Morning Of
My Hero Is Me
Scapegoat
Yearling
Yosemite Mudflap
Your Name In Vain

We also were the first label to sign Alesana, before we worked a deal with Fearless for them.

What do you think the industry will be like 10 years from now?
Do you think music will eventually become solely digital?
And as a music industry minor, what would you suggest I do/where should I look for internships first?

The majority of the Tragic Hero roster are harder bands, but there is some diversity with bands like Yearling, Boxbomb and The Morning Of. Is there any style of music you wouldn't sign?

what do you look for when signing bands?