It's fascinating how the music industry offers a chance for aspiring artists to fulfill their dreams, but have you ever wondered how and when things become tricky, especially when it comes to record deals? In this episode, Xylo chats with Taylor Swift's former manager and Music Industry Blueprint founder, Rick Barker, about record deals, their pros and cons, and the important factors artists should think about before deciding to take on a record deal. Grab a free ticket to MPW's largest free event of music production masterclasses, Master Your Music Live - London here (tickets are limited): https://musicproductionforwomen.com/master-your-music Follow Rick Barker: Website: rickbarker.com Instagram: instagram.com/rickbarkermusic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAPrnovN51nBxbLTIOJZ1w Grab a free copy of Rick Barker's book here: ricksfreebook.com