Independent Record Label

Caitlin Parchment

ADELE

Adele is a singer from North London, England, UK. She plays soul and pop music. She recorded a three-song demo for a class project; she gave it to a friend who posted it MySpace, this is how she broke into the music industry.

ADELE

Adele signed with XL Recordings. XL Recordings is a British Independent Record Label, it is owned by Richard Russell.

ADELE

ManagementJonathan Dickens, An artist manager

is in charge of the business side of being in a band. The artist manager helps to promote the band, book gigs and negotiate deals. The artist manager basically takes care of the day to day running of the bands career so they can focus on the music.

Timeline of Adele’s Recording Career

‘19’ (2008) and ‘21’ (2011)

ADELEAdele started work on her album

‘21’ from may 2009 – October 2010. Recording: AirStudios, Angel Studios, Eastcote Studios, Harmony Studios, Metropolis Studios, Myaudiotonic Studios, Patriot Studios, Serenity Sound, Shangri La Studios, Sphere Studios, Wendyhouse Productions

Producers and Engineers

Producers: Jim Abbiss, Adele Adkins, Paul Epworth, Rick Rubin, Fraser T Smith, Ryan Tedder and Dan Wilson

Engineers: Mark Rakin, Beatriz Artola and Philip Allen

TracksThere are eleven tracks on the album

‘21’. Deluxe Edition bonus tracks include ‘Need You Now’ (Live), ‘Someone Like You’ (Live Acoustic), ‘Turning Tables’ (Live Acoustic) and ‘Don’t You Remember’ (Live Acoustic). iTunes Bonus Track includes ‘I Found A Boy’. UK and Bulgarian limited edition bonus tracks include ‘If It Hadn’t Been For Love’ and ‘Hiding My Heart’

Advantages of being with an independent label

AdvantagesIndependent labels and major labels are

run in a entirely different way. While major labels are run by business executives , many independent labels are run by just a few people who sign, develop, and work closely with each artist on the list. This shorter, more direct path from the creation of the music to its promotion helps maintain the artist’s original intended dream.

Disadvantages of being with an independent label

DisadvantagesIndependent labels often lack strong,

international distribution networks that would help get their products into shops.

Independent Record labels often do not have the same control and access to radio, retail, and the media as major labels do.

On what formats can you buy this album?

CD, Digital Download, Limited Edition and LP