Institution:

PISTOLA KICKS ARE UNSIGNED BUT THIS DOES NOT MEAN THEY CANNOT PRODUCE RECORDS. THEY CAN PRODUCE RECORDS USING A STUDIO OF THEIR OWN, BUT THE QUALITY MIGHT NOT BE THAT GREAT. THE BEST OPTION FOR A BAND IS TO GET A RECORD DEAL. WHEN PIATOLA KICKS DO GET SIGNED THERE ARE SEVERAL RECORD LABELS THAT COULD BE INTERESTED. THERE ARE SMALL RECORD LABELS SUCH AS ARTIC MONKEY'S DOMINO AND THE BIG THREE: EMI, SONY BMG AND UNIVERSAL RECORDS. 

Domino Records Co promote themselves as an UK independent record label of over ten years vintage. They usually promote and produce music from a variety of genres including Folk music [e.g. Robert Wyatt.] However, the bulk of their artists are of the Indie genre including: Franz Ferdinand, Queens of the Stone Age and Villagers. This could redeem Domino a good option for Pistola Kicks. However, this record label is not very well known and maybe a more well known record label would be better for the band as their fans and future audience will know what to expect when they see the record label logo. With Domino there is a reduced chance of this happening which could result in a reduced fan base.

EMI are mass market record label giants along with the rest of the big three. This means their logo is easily reconised by Indie fans which would be good for Pistola Kicks. This means they produce and promote music from a multiple of genres. This includes: Rock [The 69 Eyes], Techno [Deadmou5] and Heavy Metal [Airbourne.] Indie is even in the mix with bands such as Babyshambles, Artic Monkeys and Cage the Elephant. This could make EMI an option for Pistola Kicks.

Sony BMG are also a record label giant with a variety of genres to their name. This includes: Rock [Foo Fighters], Pop [Pink] and Indie [Kings of Leon, The Script.] Their website has been regenerated so only a few of their artists are menioned but the majority of these are of the Indie genre.  Their logo would be easily reconised by Pistola Kicks's audience and is associated with Indie music. This means that Pistola Kick's audience coud expand when people seee the Sony  BMG logo.

Universal Records are the third biggest record company with a wordwide name and reputation. This means having their logo on Pistola Kicks's Digi-pack [well, ours really] would attract music fans throughout the  globe. This means that Univeral Records produce and promote artists from a variety of genres including: Rock [Escape the Fate], Pop [Lady Gaga] and Rap [Black Eyed Peas]. However, this insitution does not promote and produce much Indie music so would not be suitable for Pistola Kicks.  


 As a result of Sony BMG's wide Indie portfolio and worldwide recognition, this institution would be best for Pistola Kicks. Their logo will be used in our Digi-pack.