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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 label discovered The Rolling Stones?

  1. NEMS

  2. Immediate Records

  3. Sub Pop Records

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Rolling Stones were discovered by Andrew Loog Oldham, who ran an independent label called Immediate Records.

Multiple choice

Which independent label discovered Nirvana?

  1. NEMS

  2. Immediate Records

  3. Sub Pop Records

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Nirvana was discovered by Sub Pop Records, an independent label based in Seattle.

Multiple choice

Which independent label discovered Radiohead?

  1. NEMS

  2. Immediate Records

  3. Parlophone

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Radiohead was discovered by Parlophone, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

Which independent label discovered The Smiths?

  1. NEMS

  2. Rough Trade Records

  3. Sub Pop Records

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Smiths were discovered by Rough Trade Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

Which independent label discovered The Cure?

  1. NEMS

  2. Fiction Records

  3. Sub Pop Records

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Cure was discovered by Fiction Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

Which independent label discovered Depeche Mode?

  1. Mute Records

  2. NEMS

  3. Sub Pop Records

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Depeche Mode was discovered by Mute Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

Which independent label discovered New Order?

  1. Factory Records

  2. NEMS

  3. Sub Pop Records

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

New Order was discovered by Factory Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

Which independent label discovered The Jesus and Mary Chain?

  1. Creation Records

  2. NEMS

  3. Sub Pop Records

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Jesus and Mary Chain was discovered by Creation Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

Which independent label discovered My Bloody Valentine?

  1. Creation Records

  2. NEMS

  3. Sub Pop Records

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

My Bloody Valentine was discovered by Creation Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

Which independent label discovered Ride?

  1. Creation Records

  2. NEMS

  3. Sub Pop Records

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ride was discovered by Creation Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

Which independent label discovered The Stone Roses?

  1. Silvertone Records

  2. NEMS

  3. Sub Pop Records

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Stone Roses were discovered by Silvertone Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

Which independent label discovered Oasis?

  1. Creation Records

  2. NEMS

  3. Sub Pop Records

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Oasis was discovered by Creation Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label is known for its commitment to environmental sustainability?

  1. Sub Pop Records

  2. Merge Records

  3. Epitaph Records

  4. Fat Wreck Chords
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Merge Records is a Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based independent record label known for its commitment to environmental sustainability. The label has a long history of supporting environmental causes and has been recognized for its efforts by organizations such as the Sierra Club and Greenpeace.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the initiative launched by Sub Pop Records to reduce its environmental impact?

  1. Green Vinyl Project

  2. Sustainable Music Initiative

  3. Earth First! Music

  4. Music for a Green Future
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Vinyl Project is an initiative launched by Sub Pop Records in 2019 to reduce the environmental impact of vinyl production. The project involves using recycled materials, reducing energy consumption, and offsetting carbon emissions.

Multiple choice

Which independent record label has a policy of donating a portion of its profits to environmental organizations?

  1. Epitaph Records

  2. Fat Wreck Chords

  3. Jade Tree Records

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

Epitaph Records has a policy of donating a portion of its profits to environmental organizations. The label has donated to organizations such as the Sierra Club, Greenpeace, and the Natural Resources Defense Council.