Rules for radio station KHLO:
Rules for submission:
- Before submitting a demo, all artists are required to send us an email at submit@angelstarrecords.com and a quick paragraph paraphrasing what you or your band plays/sings (genre
of music). We will then email you back giving our approval to send your
packet.
- You must be at least 18 years old to submit
a demo. Those under 18 must have written
permission from their parents to submit their
demo.
- A minimum of 10 songs must be submitted via
CD. No online submissions of songs. Under
some special circumstances, we will accept
songs less than 10.
- One picture of the artist/band.
- Bio of your experience. Even if you don't
have much experience, it will not rule you
out for being accepted to our label. We are
looking for those striving to succeed.
- The bio should include your telephone number,
email address, and any other important contact
information.
- We will not accept submissions containing:
- racism
- profanity
- bigotry
- hate
- pornographic material
What we offer our artists:
We offer artists the opportunity to belong
to a record label in order to help advance
their careers and increase their presence
around the world. We profit by taking a small
portion of the CD sales.
- Internet exposure to over 15 MP3 sites (and growing) that gives people
around the world a chance to listen to your music.
- CD Sales of your music.
- Percentage of profit from CD sales go directly to the artist.
- Exposure on Amazon.com and other Internet Retailers.
- Your website page on the Angel Star Records website with your bio.
- UPC code for each CD album so that large Internet retailers will can order
your music.
- Submissions to online music reviewers and
reviews by your peers online.
- Increased exposure on search engines for
your name.
- Assistance with copyrighting songs however, artists are responsible for
paying the fees. All artists keep their own copyrights to their songs.
- Assistance with ASCAP membership if needed.
- Airplay on Angel Star Records Internet Radio (coming Summer 2004)
What we DO NOT offer:
As stated in the About Us, we are not a traditional record label.
We provide online worldwide web support to our artists and do all the work of uploading your songs and selling
of your CD's. We provide maximum support to our artists and dedication.
- We do not pay for artists to record songs
or studio time.
- We do not book promotions or tours.
- We do not ship out free CD's. Artists who
would like to give out free CD's must pay
for the production costs.
- We do not provide legal counsel.
- We do not provide songs or song writing materials
to artists.
- We do not provide video services.
- We do not provide photography services.
Contract Information:
All artists are required to sign a one year contract with Angel Star Records if accepted to the label. Every year, the
contract will go through a review process
to see if both parties agree to continue
and work together. Our contract is quite
simple - if one of our artists is approached
by a major record label or another record
label, you are free to leave however, you
are required to send a written notice 30 days prior to
us and each artist is free to go on and try
new adventures!
A contract can be terminated by Angel Star Records before the renewal date if the artist/band:
- Does not provide any music.
- Signs with another record label without terminating
their current contract with Angel Star Records.
- Signs with another record label WITH Angel Star Records contract terminated properly.
- Non-activity with their music.
- Selling your CD's through a non-authorized
source other than Angel Star Records.
We have exclusive rights during the contract period to sell
your CD's (songs stated in the contract only)
and obtain a portion of the profits. We DO NOT have copyrights on our artists songs. All
artist retain their own copyrights.
Once your submission has been received by us and we approve to take you
on as an artist, you should hear from us one month after submission. If
you are not accepted at that time, you will receive a notice from us via
email.
Have all the information you need? After you have received an email from
us giving you the "go" to submit your material, please email
all material to your contact (specified in the email) with a link on where
we can download your songs.
