Q. Can I send my demo CD to a record label?
Demo submissions should be directed to UMG’s record labels, but kindly note that they are unable to accept unsolicited material. Typically, demos are recommended to one of our labels’ A&R departments by a manager, agent, producer, radio DJ or other industry professional.
Q. How do you send a demo to Def Jam?
Go directly to Def Jam by sending your demo and background materials to its headquarters at 825 Eighth Avenue, 28th floor, New York, NY 10019.
Table of Contents
- Q. Can I send my demo CD to a record label?
- Q. How do you send a demo to Def Jam?
- Q. How do you send an email to a record label?
- Q. How do you get signed to Def Jam Records?
- Q. Why did Weezer record demo for Geffen Records?
- Q. When did Christian Smith set up Tronic Records?
- Q. How to send a demo to a record label?
- Q. Where to send demos to Universal Music Group?
Q. How do you send an email to a record label?
Go to the label’s website or Facebook page, look for the contacts section, and check their specific instructions out. If they accept demos via form on their website only, then send via that form. If they ask to send an email to specific address — send an email to that address.
Q. How do you get signed to Def Jam Records?
You need to have a good demo album if you want to get signed to Def Jam. This means you are going to have to outlay a significant amount of cash. You’ll need to buy a beat track if you can’t produce one on your own. You’ll then need to mix in your vocals in a professional manner.
Q. Why did Weezer record demo for Geffen Records?
Geffen asked Weezer to record a demo to send to Ric. Weezer was fairly certain that it was a joke, but one day Patrick was in a local shop when he saw Ric. He went back and told the band and they realized that it was possible that he actually was coming in to meet them.
Q. When did Christian Smith set up Tronic Records?
Originally set up in 1994, Christian Smith’s Tronic holds a special place in techno circles. A leading force in shaping a less purist techno sound Tronic was amongst the first labels to embrace sounds from house and techno to create records that DJ’s from both scenes would play.
Q. How to send a demo to a record label?
Include labels you like on your emailing list, which should include an “opt-out” option, to let them know what is happening with your band. If you record a new round of songs, it is perfectly fine to send a new demo to a label that has rejected you in the past.
Q. Where to send demos to Universal Music Group?
Demo submissions should be directed to UMG’s record labels, but kindly note that they are unable to accept unsolicited material. Typically, demos are recommended to one of our labels’ A&R departments by a manager, agent, producer, radio DJ or other industry professional.
