by Tamera H. Bennettposted November 18, 2008
Here is a link courtesy of Know The Music Biz to a good general explanation of how an indie record deal works in regards to advances of recording costs.
I would just add that even though mechanical royalties are not usually calculated into the advance, they are an ongoing expense of the record label and will be deducted from gross profits before artist royalties are paid in a 50/50 deal.
Tamera H. Bennett is a wife, mom, lawyer, mediator, blogger, podcaster, and legal writer. For two decades she’s helped clients protect what they create by practicing trademark, copyright and entertainment law in Texas and Tennessee.
Tamera has co-hosted more than 85 episodes of the Entertainment Law Update Podcast since 2009. And, she’s been honored to write for BILLBOARD magazine and the TEXAS LAWYER.
In the summer of 2015, Tamera backpacked 100 miles over 10 days with her son's Boy Scout Troop. Tamera walked her first half-marathon in 2012 and walked the Cowtown Half Marathon in February 2016 and February 2017 with a PR each time. You can visit Tamera’s blog at createprotect.com and follow her on Twitter @tamerabennett.
