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“When certain bootleg companies started off and they would take maybe ten per cent of whatever they got and help fuel new bands, which I'm cool with, I think that's a good idea. Most of the record companies are not doing that.” quote by David Coverdale
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“When certain bootleg companies started off and they would take maybe ten per cent of whatever they got and help fuel new bands, which I'm cool with, I think that's a good idea. Most of the record companies are not doing that.”

David Coverdale

About This Quote

Source Interview: Music Industry Talk, 2020

Small independent labels take modest cuts, supporting new bands, unlike many major labels.

In simple terms: Indie labels help new bands with fair cuts.

Key Takeaway

Support indie music models.

Themes

music industry independent labels artist support economics

Mood

optimistic critical strategic

Type

business music

When to use this quote

  • record deals
  • band promotion
  • industry reform

Key Concepts

business models creative ecosystems

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can indie labels scale sustainably?
  • What incentives encourage major labels to adopt similar practices?
A Different Perspective

Major labels may still dominate distribution.

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