The “Holy Grail” (i.e., the Exclusive Recording Agreement)

This series of podcasts will focus on the evolution of the “Holy Grail” for artists in the music industry, that is the exclusive recording agreement.

1. The “Holy Grail” (i.e., the Record Deal): Part 1 – The Victor Talking-Machine Company and the Evolution of the modern “Record Deal”
2. The “Holy Grail” (i.e., the Record Deal): Part 2 – Post WWII & The Record Industry Boom (1930s to 1960s)
3. The “Holy Grail” (i.e., the Record Deal): Part 3 – “Pre-Modern” Rock/Pop Record Deal (1970’s to 1990s)
4. The “Holy Grail” (i.e., the Record Deal): : Part 4 – Post Internet, 360 Deals and the Democratization of the Industry
5. The “Holy Grail” (i.e., the Record Deal): Part 5 – Negotiating Advance Money, Recoupment, and Getting Paid
6. The “Holy Grail” (i.e., the Record Deal): Part 6 – Spotting Red Flags & Unconscionable Clauses
7. The “Holy Grail” (i.e., the Record Deal): Part 7 – Indie vs. Major: Different Deals, Different Rules
8. The “Holy Grail” (i.e., the Record Deal): Part 8 – The Modern Paradigm, Streaming and the New Revenue Models
9. The “Holy Grail” (i.e., the Record Deal): Part 9 –The BATNA and the Record Deal.
10. The “Holy Grail” (i.e., the Record Deal): Part 10 – Can a Major Label Deal still Benefit an Artist in the Social Media World