A&R

‘A&R is not just about the music, it takes empathy and care and a desire to make things happen.’

Rima Tahini, Director of A&R for Nigeria-based label, Mavin Records, discusses lessons learned across her career and challenges in the African music market

‘Your ambition for an artist has to match their ambition for themselves.’

Lanre Gaba was promoted to one of the most important positions at Atlantic Records – Co-President of Black Music – earlier this year. She's paid her dues to get there.

‘Major labels aren’t the ones pulling the strings – today, there’s a lot more responsibility on the artist’s shoulders.’

Tayla Elitzer, co-founder of artist development company Godmode, discusses lessons learned across her career, tips for artist development and longevity, and much more besides.

Music app co-founded by multi-platinum US producer and ex-Universal exec will pay users up to $1,000 for identifying potential hits

App will reward fans’ A&R skills

‘When I’d sit down with artists and managers, my first gift to everybody was a map of the world.’

Music industry pioneer Vivian Scott Chew discusses A&R, diversity, and how the coronavirus crisis is going to impact the music business

‘A&R is about giving a voice to artists that you believe are important.’

Omnian Music MD Jane Abernethy discusses working with artists and A&R and the challenges and developments she’s experienced in the independent music sector

Music Business Jobs ANONYMOUS

Anonymous – Head Of A&R (US)

High Profile Electronic Music Record Label seeks Head of A&R

Job type: A&R/Creative

Location: Los Angeles, United States

Applications for this position have now closed.

Music Business Jobs COMMUNION RECORDS

Communion Music – A&R (UK)

Candidates must be able to critically analyse recorded music

Job type: A&R/Creative

Location: London, United Kingdom

Applications for this position have now closed.

A&R ‘Moneyball’ is hotter than ever. But will it actually improve the music business?

After Apple's acqui-hire of Asaii, what's next for AI-driven artist discovery?

AWAL Promotes Matt Riley to Vice President, A&R

Riley will be based in London and will oversee AWAL’s UK A&R team

Music Business Jobs Hardlivings Artist Management

Hardlivings Artist Management – Junior A&R Scout (UK)

Candidate will be required to attend gigs multiple times a week, out of office hours, across the UK

Job type: A&R/Creative

Location: London, United Kingdom

Applications for this position have now closed.

FutureKind hires Josh Dalton as A&R Manager

Growing music company reveals first A&R hire

Atlantic Records Nashville promotes Steve Robertson to GM/SVP of A&R, Pop/Rock

Appointment recognizes the continued expansion of Atlantic’s pop/rock A&R team in Nashville

People stop discovering new music when they hit 30, says research

Deezer survey reveals interesting facts about user habits

Jeff Sosnow promoted at Warner Bros. Records to EVP, A&R

Exec has served as Senior Vice President, A&R since 2012