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We are often asked "What does this term mean?
What does that mean?" That's why we have started this glossary. If
something isn't listed yet, send a tweet to @rockhippiem or message us on our
Facebook page :) We are aiming to add two more terms every week, so do check
back!
360 Deal:
Multiple
rights deal. A major-label-deal structure. The label does not only earn income
from the sale of the artists’ recorded music but also gets a cut from all other
income streams the artist has (most of which have previously been off limits),
including, but not limited to, merch sales and touring income.
Blanket
License: A license
issued by a performing rights society which authorizes the public performance
of all the songs in the society’s catalog.
Booking
Agent: A team
member who liaises with venues and promoters to book gigs for the artist.
Digital
Distribution: Distribution
of music online.
First
use: The right
of a copyright owner to determine who will be the first artist to record a
particular song.
Indie: Independent, not signed to a
record label.
Mentoring:
Advice,
feedback and expertise from a professional to someone just starting out in the
business.
Session
Musician: A
musician who contributes to a recording or a live performance but is not a
full-time member of the band.
TM: Tour Manager.
Unsolicited:
Not asked
for, not requested.
Last updated: 14th January 2018
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