Come up Quote by Robert Wyatt

I don't think that old-fashioned idea of record companies exists any more.

— Anonymous

People still look for that elusive record deal, but you still can release records on your own, which is amazing.

— Chesney Hawkes

It's always push and pull with a record company.

— Mike McCready

The record companies don't give you a chance, like in the old days when they went, 'Here's a pile of money. Go make a…

— Till Lindemann

I don't hear record companies coming up with any good ideas or suggestions. Historically, if it ain't their idea, it ain't no good, so…

— Levon Helm

As I look back, I understand what [the record company] was getting at. They were trying to market a record and make it as…

— Michael Buble

Records are very powerful promotional tools to go out and be able to play on the road, but you do have to think about…

— Lyle Lovett

I'm really lucky that my record companies have been patient with me and leave me alone and give me the time to make it…

— Sarah McLachlan

Even an independent label is looking for a hit, they're not looking for a record that's not gonna do well.

— Talib Kweli

These record companies are going to be going out of business pretty soon, because people are just going to be downloading what they want…

— Lester Bowie

Stop doing what the record companies are doing and do what's in your heart.

— Leif Garrett

The pressure is all self-imposed, and it's to live up to the expectations of people who are going to shell out their hard-earned cash…

— Tom Scholz