A&R

Aaron Bay-Schuck on Zach Bryan, Warner Records’ revival, and ‘taking the long road to success’

For Warner Records' CEO, the label's recent success is evidence of the benefits of a patient, long-term, and consistent A&R strategy

Analysis

Hyper space: when A&R overreaches itself

The following op/ed comes from long-time music industry journalist Eamonn Forde

Interviews

‘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

Interviews

‘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.

Interviews

‘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.

News

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

Interviews

‘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

Interviews

‘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

Analysis