Canadian record labels and how demo submissions work

A record label can participate in production, release, promotion, distribution, and artist development, but the actual bundle varies by company and deal. Start with the label’s current roster and official service description, then ask which work and costs the proposed agreement actually covers.

There is no single Canadian demo process. Bonsound currently asks for streaming or video links and no attachments or follow-up calls, while CDN Records directs artists to a designated contact-form option. Use only the route shown on the label’s official site and recheck it immediately before submitting.

Send exactly what the policy requests. A practical package is a short introduction, your strongest relevant music through the requested link format, a clear reason the roster is a fit, and current public artist links. Do not scrape staff contacts, attach unrequested files, or claim an open policy that the official page no longer states.

A release agreement can interact with ownership of the recording, publishing, mechanical licensing, reporting, and payment obligations. CMRRA’s label-facing mechanical framework illustrates how detailed those obligations can be. Get independent legal advice and confirm term, territory, rights granted, costs, recoupment, approvals, reporting, and exit provisions in writing.