https://padlet.com/itzydot/e964t747h3lj One directions vs Lantern on the Lake en-us 2017-09-26 10:27:26 UTC 2017-09-26 10:51:47 UTC hello@padlet.com itzydot https://padlet.com/itzydot/e964t747h3lj/wish/191165658 One direction (which fortunately has now broken up) was once signed to syco records which is owned by simon cowell. 
They were signed by him after finishing 3rd in the mainstream show x factor. The record label specializes in pop singers such as Leona Lewis. There target market is mainly young teen girls. Merchandise includes t-shirts and toys. Music can be streamed via apple music and spotify. The group was formed in 2010 by the x-factor judges.]]> 2017-09-26 10:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/itzydot/e964t747h3lj/wish/191165658 itzydot https://padlet.com/itzydot/e964t747h3lj/wish/191167833 This indie rock band is signed by Bella Union by Simon Raymonde. Label specializes in Indie rock groups like arc iris (no idea who that is.) Target audience would be young male adults. Merchandise can vary from guitars to caps and tour t-shirts. Muisc is also available on spotify and apple music. They also became famous through social media and strong marketing]]> 2017-09-26 10:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/itzydot/e964t747h3lj/wish/191167833 itzydot https://padlet.com/itzydot/e964t747h3lj/wish/191169646 I think advantages of being signed to an independent label is that it gives you more freedom to perform music that you want and you have more say and choice in how your career goes. A disadvantage however is that a independent record label may not elevate the music as much. A mainstream bad may be more likely to become successful.

Advantages of being signed to a mainstream label is that your music will be played more often due to better marketing and in the public which may help popularity and helping create a larger target audience. A disadvantage however, may be you can be seen as controlled and be more branded sometimes.

I think merchandise and ancillary products are important for artist's success because the more people who buy your music and listen to our album will eventually buy other products of the artist such as their merchandise. I do think however that tours and shows are more helpful to a artist's success because that is what really helps them make their money.

Fans of the bands can find information about them on their official websites and social media. One direction's website is bigger and better laid out compared to Lanterns on the lake. They also have more followers and likes on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, more subscribers to their YouTube and pretty much every other social media platform.

In my opinion, I'd like to be signed to neither labels however If I was more focused on music and wanted a career for the idea of music and just performing my talents I would choose an Indie label because they may help me to show my potential more. However, if I was just focused on making money and becoming mainstream and famous world-wide, I would choose a mainstream label as they will do more of the hard work for me and help me to reach to different destinations further.]]> 2017-09-26 10:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/itzydot/e964t747h3lj/wish/191169646