Artist Management for the Music Business 2e, 2nd Edition

Appendix D

Recording contract

This form is provided only as a guide to students of artist management for the recording industry. Though it gives a general view of components of a contract between an artist and a record company, the preparation and execution of an actual agreement requires the guidance of separate attorneys to assure that the final version is representative of the agreements and commitments made by the artist and the record company.

Recording agreement

THIS AGREEMENT is made as of this _______ day of ____________, ______________, between ______________ d/b/a _______________ Records (hereinafter referred to as “Company”), ________________, and __________ (hereinafter referred to as “you”),____________.

1.  Term

1.01.    The term ...