General Awareness

Music Industry Business

1,796 Questions

The music industry business encompasses the production, distribution, and sale of music. Questions in this section cover record labels, retail, distribution channels, and artist revenue sources. This topic is relevant for exams that include cultural and general knowledge modules.

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Music Industry Business Questions

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Rick Rubin in 1984?

  1. Island Records

  2. Motown Records

  3. Def Jam Recordings

  4. Sub Pop Records
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Def Jam Recordings was founded by Rick Rubin in 1984 in New York City. It is known for releasing music by artists such as LL Cool J, Public Enemy, and Jay-Z.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman in 1986?

  1. Island Records

  2. Motown Records

  3. Def Jam Recordings

  4. Sub Pop Records
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sub Pop Records was founded by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman in 1986 in Seattle, Washington. It is known for releasing music by artists such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Mudhoney.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by James Lavelle in 1992?

  1. Mo' Wax

  2. Ninja Tune

  3. Warp Records

  4. XL Recordings
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mo' Wax was founded by James Lavelle in 1992 in London, England. It is known for releasing music by artists such as DJ Shadow, UNKLE, and Badly Drawn Boy.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Matt Tong and Jonathan More in 1994?

  1. Mo' Wax

  2. Ninja Tune

  3. Warp Records

  4. XL Recordings
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ninja Tune was founded by Matt Tong and Jonathan More in 1994 in London, England. It is known for releasing music by artists such as Coldcut, Amon Tobin, and The Cinematic Orchestra.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Steve Beckett in 1989?

  1. Mo' Wax

  2. Ninja Tune

  3. Warp Records

  4. XL Recordings
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Warp Records was founded by Steve Beckett in 1989 in Sheffield, England. It is known for releasing music by artists such as Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, and Squarepusher.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Richard Russell in 1994?

  1. Mo' Wax

  2. Ninja Tune

  3. Warp Records

  4. XL Recordings
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

XL Recordings was founded by Richard Russell in 1994 in London, England. It is known for releasing music by artists such as The Prodigy, Radiohead, and Adele.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Ian MacKaye in 1980?

  1. Dischord Records

  2. SST Records

  3. Touch and Go Records

  4. Alternative Tentacles Records
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dischord Records was founded by Ian MacKaye in 1980 in Washington, D.C. It is known for releasing music by artists such as Minor Threat, Fugazi, and Jawbox.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Greg Ginn in 1978?

  1. Dischord Records

  2. SST Records

  3. Touch and Go Records

  4. Alternative Tentacles Records
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

SST Records was founded by Greg Ginn in 1978 in Lawndale, California. It is known for releasing music by artists such as Black Flag, Minutemen, and Dinosaur Jr.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Corey Rusk in 1982?

  1. Dischord Records

  2. SST Records

  3. Touch and Go Records

  4. Alternative Tentacles Records
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Touch and Go Records was founded by Corey Rusk in 1982 in Chicago, Illinois. It is known for releasing music by artists such as Big Black, The Jesus Lizard, and Shellac.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Jello Biafra in 1979?

  1. Dischord Records

  2. SST Records

  3. Touch and Go Records

  4. Alternative Tentacles Records
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Alternative Tentacles Records was founded by Jello Biafra in 1979 in San Francisco, California. It is known for releasing music by artists such as Dead Kennedys, Butthole Surfers, and Melvins.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Bobsled in 1995?

  1. Fat Wreck Chords

  2. Epitaph Records

  3. Hopeless Records

  4. Victory Records
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Fat Wreck Chords was founded by Bobsled in 1995 in San Francisco, California. It is known for releasing music by artists such as NOFX, Lagwagon, and Rancid.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Brett Gurewitz in 1980?

  1. Fat Wreck Chords

  2. Epitaph Records

  3. Hopeless Records

  4. Victory Records
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Epitaph Records was founded by Brett Gurewitz in 1980 in Los Angeles, California. It is known for releasing music by artists such as Bad Religion, The Offspring, and Pennywise.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Louis Posen in 1993?

  1. Fat Wreck Chords

  2. Epitaph Records

  3. Hopeless Records

  4. Victory Records
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hopeless Records was founded by Louis Posen in 1993 in Van Nuys, California. It is known for releasing music by artists such as New Found Glory, Saves the Day, and The Starting Line.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Tony Brummel in 1989?

  1. Fat Wreck Chords

  2. Epitaph Records

  3. Hopeless Records

  4. Victory Records
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Victory Records was founded by Tony Brummel in 1989 in Chicago, Illinois. It is known for releasing music by artists such as Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, and Bullet for My Valentine.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of merchandise sold at music concerts?

  1. T-shirts

  2. Hats

  3. Posters

  4. CDs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

CDs are typically not sold at music concerts as they are no longer a popular format for music consumption.