Administrative support is a big reason. I've heard more than a few artists state that managing all the issues involved in accounting, legal, taxes, marketing etc. is considerably more time consuming when you forego the label and take on the direct marketing approach.
Why Do Musicians Still Need Record Companies?
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With the proliferation of downloading & streaming of digital music...why does an artist still need a record company? I mean, if it's just a digital file, they could sell it themselves online.
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With the proliferation of downloading & streaming of digital music...why does an artist still need a record company? I mean, if it's just a digital file, they could sell it themselves online.
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