Commercial Research

There are many record labels that sign Indie artists around the world.
Some of these labels include:-
- Marrakesh records
A small UK indie label, previously known as Lizard King records. Signed:
- The Killers
- Operahouse
- Low vs Diamond
- Kissy Sell Out

- Island records
Based in the UK for many years, but is now owned by Univeral Musi Group, and is operated in the United States through The Island Def Jam Music Group and in the UK through Island Records Group. Island Records is a very large company and some of the indie signed artists are:
- Florence and the Machine
- Keane
- Frankmusic
- Flobots

- Vertigo records
A UK based record label operated by Mercury Music Group. Signed:
- The Killers
- Razorlight
- Noisettes
- Chase & Status

Large record labels on average can spend between $60,000 and $150,000 for a music video production. This works out at around £30,000 and £80,000.