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

What is the future of music emporiums?

  1. They will continue to be a popular destination for musicians and music lovers

  2. They will become more specialized

  3. They will increasingly focus on online sales

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Music emporiums will continue to be a popular destination for musicians and music lovers, but they will also become more specialized and increasingly focus on online sales.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Chris Blackwell in 1959 and is known for its reggae and ska releases?

  1. Island Records

  2. Motown Records

  3. Sub Pop Records

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

Island Records was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica in 1959. The label is known for its reggae and ska releases, and has released music by artists such as Bob Marley, U2, and Cat Stevens.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Berry Gordy Jr. in 1959 and is known for its soul and R&B releases?

  1. Island Records

  2. Motown Records

  3. Sub Pop Records

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

Motown Records was founded by Berry Gordy Jr. in Detroit in 1959. The label is known for its soul and R&B releases, and has released music by artists such as Diana Ross & The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman in 1986 and is known for its grunge and alternative rock releases?

  1. Island Records

  2. Motown Records

  3. Sub Pop Records

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

Sub Pop Records was founded by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman in Seattle in 1986. The label is known for its grunge and alternative rock releases, and has released music by artists such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Mudhoney.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Ivo Watts-Russell in 1980 and is known for its ethereal and experimental releases?

  1. Island Records

  2. Motown Records

  3. Sub Pop Records

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

4AD was founded by Ivo Watts-Russell in London in 1980. The label is known for its ethereal and experimental releases, and has released music by artists such as Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, and This Mortal Coil.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Daniel Miller in 1978 and is known for its electronic and industrial releases?

  1. Mute Records

  2. Warp Records

  3. Ninja Tune

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

Mute Records was founded by Daniel Miller in London in 1978. The label is known for its electronic and industrial releases, and has released music by artists such as Depeche Mode, New Order, and Einstürzende Neubauten.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Steve Albini in 1981 and is known for its punk and indie rock releases?

  1. Touch and Go Records

  2. Dischord Records

  3. SST Records

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

Touch and Go Records was founded by Steve Albini in Chicago in 1981. The label is known for its punk and indie rock releases, and has released music by artists such as Big Black, Shellac, and The Jesus Lizard.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson in 1980 and is known for its hardcore punk and post-hardcore releases?

  1. Touch and Go Records

  2. Dischord Records

  3. SST Records

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

Dischord Records was founded by Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson in Washington, D.C. in 1980. The label is known for its hardcore punk and post-hardcore releases, and has released music by artists such as Minor Threat, Fugazi, and Rites of Spring.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Greg Ginn in 1978 and is known for its hardcore punk and thrash metal releases?

  1. Touch and Go Records

  2. Dischord Records

  3. SST Records

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

SST Records was founded by Greg Ginn in Long Beach, California in 1978. The label is known for its hardcore punk and thrash metal releases, and has released music by artists such as Black Flag, Minutemen, and Hüsker Dü.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Gerard Cosloy in 1989 and is known for its indie rock and alternative country releases?

  1. Touch and Go Records

  2. Dischord Records

  3. SST Records

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

Matador Records was founded by Gerard Cosloy in New York City in 1989. The label is known for its indie rock and alternative country releases, and has released music by artists such as Pavement, Yo La Tengo, and Belle & Sebastian.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Richard Russell in 2004 and is known for its electronic and experimental releases?

  1. XL Recordings

  2. Warp Records

  3. Ninja Tune

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

XL Recordings was founded by Richard Russell in London in 2004. The label is known for its electronic and experimental releases, and has released music by artists such as The xx, Radiohead, and Sampha.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Steve Beckett and Rob Mitchell in 1992 and is known for its drum and bass and electronic releases?

  1. XL Recordings

  2. Warp Records

  3. Ninja Tune

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

Warp Records was founded by Steve Beckett and Rob Mitchell in Sheffield, England in 1992. The label is known for its drum and bass and electronic releases, and has released music by artists such as Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, and Flying Lotus.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Matt Black and Jonathan More in 1990 and is known for its trip hop and electronic releases?

  1. XL Recordings

  2. Warp Records

  3. Ninja Tune

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

Ninja Tune was founded by Matt Black and Jonathan More in London in 1990. The label is known for its trip hop and electronic releases, and has released music by artists such as DJ Shadow, Amon Tobin, and The Cinematic Orchestra.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by Kode9 in 2004 and is known for its dubstep and grime releases?

  1. XL Recordings

  2. Warp Records

  3. Ninja Tune

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

Hyperdub was founded by Kode9 in London in 2004. The label is known for its dubstep and grime releases, and has released music by artists such as Burial, Kode9, and The Bug.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label was founded by James Lavelle in 1991 and is known for its trip hop and electronic releases?

  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 London in 1991. The label is known for its trip hop and electronic releases, and has released music by artists such as DJ Shadow, UNKLE, and Badly Drawn Boy.