Research into Record Labels

Major labels are the main feature in the music industry and are seen to be the most powerful. They sign artists who they then manufacture, promote and sell their music to get money. An example of a major company would be Sony Music. There are also independent labels that are different as they do not have a corporate backer. An example of a independent label would be Rough Trade.

Major label 
The artists sign strict contracts to the record label meaning they can take control on what music they make  and the way the artists promotes themselves. Major labels also deny rights to artists for their own songs, meaning that the record label 100% owns the song, because of this, the artists only earn 10%-15% royalty on their music. This shows that major record labels only care for the money and not the artists.

Independent label
Independent labels usually sign indie and alternative artists. These artists are able to freely create their own music and own all of the rights to them. They are also in control with how they promote themselves as an artist meaning they have no restriction on they way they dress and sell themselves on social media.
On a independent label an artist will get 40%-75% in royalty.