Getout Records – A New Kind of Label?

Much has been written in the music press about the changing nature of the record industry and the growing dissatisfaction of artists regarding their share of the proceeds from sales, particularly online. Some are calling for a new kind of label, one that recognises and rewards the input artists are making to their own promotion and marketing. Well, it might already be here in the shape of Getout Records.

The enterprise is the brainchild of Ross Griggs, who has been involved in many aspects of the music industry for some 25 years or more. Ross has experience of working with labels from the perspective of the artist and, latterly, as a label owner. Since his existing operations had a secure online distribution structure in place, Ross came up with the idea to provide a label platform for independent artists to get their music online. Of course, there are many companies providing an online distribution service. However, most prefer to work with labels rather than directly with artists or charge an upfront fee for their services. Getout differs in that it offers several layers of service depending on what level of distribution and support is required by the artist. In addition, Getout operates on the more traditional percentage basis with no upfront fees.

It’s early days, but signs are good with artists showing a healthy interest in what Getout has to offer. These include acts working in different genres and at varying stages in their careers both in the UK and worldwide.

Proving that they really can offer a one-stop-shop for artists to exploit their work, Getout also offer a music publishing service through sibling business Unbelievable Music UK. This enables them to collect any performance, broadcast and mechanical royalties on behalf of the artist, so long as they’ve written the music. Again, this works on the traditional percentage basis – and a very good one at that!

Let’s hope Getout continues to grow and thrive because, let’s face it, under this business model, one thing is certain – the artist can’t lose!

Ross Griggs

In addition to running Getout Records and Unbelievable Music UK, Ross also keeps himself busy by composing , producing, lecturing and performing.

Since his late teens, constant involvement with the music business has led Ross to work with some fabulous musicians, technicians, industry figures and organisations in many different contexts.

For example:

BBC Maida Vale, Hammersmith Odeon, Judas Priest, John Payne (Asia), Wishbone Ash, Bernie Marsden, The Royal Albert Hall, Scorpions, Pat Collier (producer), Ian Gillan, Bill Martin, EMI, Ray Santilli, Boned, Keith Marshall, Abbey Road, Harvey Goldsmith, Jim Rodford (Argent, Kinks, Zombies), Music For Nations, Tina Egan, Roger Glover, Universal, Mac Tontoh (Osibisa), Konk, Steve Rodford (Rio, Zombies), Hard Rock Cafe, Roger Daltrey, Grosvenor House, Andy James, Woburn Abbey…

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UK

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www.getoutrecords.com