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‘The Label Machine’ Launches As The Quintessential Read For Music Industry Aficionados

Author and music industry veteran Nick Sadler is launching his book The Label Machine: How to Start, Run and Grow Your Own Independent Music Label on October 1st. With “record label knowledge so vast he has literally written the book on it,” (Matt Ryan – Par Excellence Management), The Label Machine is a quintessential read for any music industry aficionado giving detailed information about the business of music with practical step-by-step instructions for setting up and running an independent music label to successfully distributing and marketing music.

“With so many modern artists starting their own music labels, and with no book that covers this subject in detail, I wanted to write a practical guide that allows anyone to build their own successful music label to bring their music and talent to a worldwide audience,” says author Nick Sadler.

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Somewhere between Tim Ferri’s The 4-Hour Work Week and Donald Passman’s All You Need To Know About The Music Business, Sadler has created The Label Machine for the DIY musician/producer that wants to start their own record label or self-release their music. The Label Machine provides a comprehensive understanding of the music industry, detailing everything from navigating tricky dos and don’ts, understanding music copyright in the UK and US, record label set-up, record releases, and royalty collection. It also provides in-depth guides on marketing, covering traditional PR, Facebook and Instagram advertising, Spotify playlisting, and fan growth, along with templates for contracts, marketing/promotion schedules, press releases, fan email automation, and more. By the end of the book, readers will not only be able to create multiple label revenue streams to create an established record label but also will be able to build their music business effortlessly, learning how to professionally market their music/artists, allowing them to reach thousands of fans.

Interested readers can purchase the book online and access additional resources at the website below:

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The Label Machine has already been well received by industry professionals with praise such as:
“It covers all areas of running a record label and is literally a one-stop shop on everything you need to know to run an independent record label.”

(Test Pressing)

“…good framework that doesn’t seem to be available anywhere else. It’s really useful, really positive.”

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(Paul Twomey – Obliviate Records).

“Nick’s constant source of advice and knowledge gave us the backbone on which we run our label; he knows his stuff!”

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(The Prototypes – Get Hype Records)

“Nick’s breadth of knowledge of the music industry has been invaluable to me over the years, especially while navigating the business aspects of the industry. He totally takes the headache out of distributing, marketing, and selling music.” (Molly Beanland – former artist on Island Records).

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“This is a great resource, and it has a lot of information that is compiled into one place that’s easy to find” (Roy Lindsey – Dapr Music).

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About the Author:

Nick Sadler is originally from New Zealand, moving to the UK in 2005 to pursue a career in music. He produced, remixed, and toured as the artist Mobscene and co-founded Never Say Die Records, and Disciple Recordings, two of the most successful independent record labels in the rise of the modern electronic music movement. Nick has experienced all aspects of artist and label management, working with artists such as Skrillex, The Prototypes, Zomboy, Eptic, The Freestylers and Flux Pavilion, gaining valuable insight into building artists’ careers. Nick Sadler has also helped hundreds of artists and music entrepreneurs from all genres of music, start, run and grow their record labels through The Label Machine online platform. In addition to running and writing for The Label Machine, Nick also spends his time executive producing films for First Flights Media, managing emerging artists, and producing original music.

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Megan Thee Stallion Shares Her Resilience and Grief In A New Documentary, “In Her Words”

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Megan Thee Stallion, celebrated for her fierce confidence and electrifying performances, recently opens up in a new documentary that delves deep into the intimate struggles behind her public persona. In “In Her Words,” streaming now on Prime Video, the Houston rapper and superstar bravely recounts one of her life’s most devastating moments: the heartbreak surrounding the death of her mother, Holly Thomas, in 2019. Megan’s experience of resilience and vulnerability shines as she shares the heartbreaking decision to take her mother off life support and how this tragic event of loss immensely impacted her life.

Throughout the documentary, Megan reveals how her mother’s health deteriorated rapidly due to back-to-back seizures, ultimately leaving her unresponsive and eventually brain-dead. Holly Thomas was more than just family; not only her mother but also her manager, mentor, and most prominent supporter. She had always been Megan’s guiding force, the foundation of her artistry, instrumental in shaping her career. With honesty and tenderness, Megan describes spending each day by her mother’s side, hoping for a miracle. But as time went on, watching her mother’s condition remain unchanged, Megan knew what her mother would want, facing the heart-wrenching realization that her mother would not come back to let her go.

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“They had to put her under, and she was just brain dead,” Megan recounts. “I stayed up there every day… just praying that she could shake back from it,” she said. “But once I realized she wasn’t coming back, I knew I couldn’t keep her like this.” She made the decision, and her mother passed the following day.

The documentary highlights the depth of their relationship and the irreplaceable loss Megan faced. With her mother gone, she felt an unfamiliar emptiness. “When my mama passed away,” she shares, “I think I really forgot who I was. I lost a lot of confidence because I was so used to my mama telling me what to do.” The absence of her mother’s guidance hit Megan personally and professionally, leaving Megan adrift, grappling to rediscover herself alone amid her grief.

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“In Her Words” showcases Megan Thee Stallion’s incredible strength and resilience, offering fans a closer glimpse at her life and a reminder that even icons who seem confident and robust have vulnerable moments and hidden battles to face. In this documentary, Megan’s unfiltered honesty truly shines, paying tribute to the enduring bond that even death cannot sever. It exudes a powerful portrait of a young woman navigating loss, fame, and healing.

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Megan Thee Stallion Brings Texas-Sized Energy with a New Twerk Session Video

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When Megan Thee Stallion proudly declares, “Everything’s bigger in Texas,” she truly embodies that spirit with her incredible dance moves. Recently, the Houston rapper energized her fans with a lively twerk session set to her new song, combining the charm of Southern culture with her remarkable dancing. The video showcases her talent and pays homage to her Texan roots, reflecting her pride and joy.

While some people criticize Megan for her bold performances, calling them excessive, she sees her dancing as a joyful and confident expression of herself. It’s significant for her during these challenging times in her life. In her new documentary, “In Her Words,” she opens up about the heart-wrenching experience of losing her mother and the difficult choice she had to make about her mother’s care. This loss deeply affected Megan, leading her to feel lost and uncertain about herself. “When my mama passed away, I think I really forgot who I was,” she shares. “I lost a lot of confidence because I was so used to my mama telling me what to do.”

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Megan’s story reveals a woman who carries much weight on her shoulders but still finds ways to spread joy to her fans. A recent fun clip from her Halloween party with fellow rapper Dreezy shows them dancing in fantastic costumes, celebrating life, and shaking off their worries for a fun night.

Despite facing ongoing legal challenges and public scrutiny related to the shooting case involving Tory Lanez, Megan remains solid and trustworthy. No matter what others think, her resilience and ability to enjoy the bright moments in life reflect her Texas-sized strength. For Megan, celebrating life and everything bold and big will always be essential to her adventure.

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