Amy Varley EPQ

Are Record Labels Needed In the Modern Music Industry? - The New Reality of Music. - Describe the role of record labels for artists - Why they have begun to be less useful for artists - How streaming has effected the position of record labels in the music industry  Start Of Article: It is no surprise that up and coming musicians strive to be signed to a record label. For them, it appears to be the most direct path to the success they desire. However, for new starters, signing to a label could only push them in the wrong direction. Being a musician is expensive and only those widely recognised make enough to survive when signed to a label

Due to school closures, I have been unable to have the teaching weeks necessary to progress in my project. I am still unsure which direction I want to take the topic in when I begin to write using my sources, but I am sure it will still focus on the facts and figures behind the music industry. My article may lean towards the idea that many people believe musicians earn a large amount from releasing music, but statistics from streaming sites prove otherwise. I would also like to research a little more on how difficult some find it to sign to a record label and how this may impact their careers if they can only rely on streams to gain any kind of profit.