Company Quote by Kevin Shields
“In reality, there's a limit to putting a record out yourself. When it comes to working with major record companies in the context of them owning anything, though, that will never happen. Ever. In my life.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Industry Discussion, 2010
Artists often lack control when dealing with major labels, which dominate ownership and decision‑making.
In simple terms: Big labels control music releases.
Key Takeaway
Seek independent routes or negotiate terms.
Themes
music industry
control
ownership
artist autonomy
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
advice
realistic
When to use this quote
- Recording an album
- signing with a label
- self‑publishing
- royalty negotiations
Key Concepts
Intellectual property
power dynamics
contract law
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists retain creative freedom while accessing label resources?
- What alternatives exist beyond traditional contracts?
A Different Perspective
Major labels may still offer resources that outweigh loss of control.
