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.
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Category archives: A&R
‘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.
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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
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‘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
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‘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
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Watch Lead A&R Benny Scarrs Talk Navigating the Music Industry (Dave, Tinchy Stryder)
Benny Scarrs is a Point Blank Music School alumni who, since graduating from the Music Production & Sound Engineering course, has achieved some incredible feats. He’s been working in the music industry for a number of years now – having been involved with events booking talents such as Professor Green, Mr Hudson, Labyrinth and many more. Following these accolades, the […]
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‘It is time for a change in how we think about music,’ says MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan
The future of music lies beyond the constraints of its current formats, says top industry analyst Mark Mulligan. Answers to questions like the relevancy of the album format, how streaming informs music creation and the internet’s ability to blur the line between recorded and live music will fundamentally change music…
Beat House, Pulse Music Group Form Joint Venture
Los Angeles-based music services agency Beat House has signed a joint venture and worldwide co-publishing deal with Pulse Music Group. Launched earlier this year, Beat House was founded by music industry executive Tiffany Kumar who previously served as Global Head of Songwriter Relations at Spotify. During her tenure with the…
Live Nation Adds Augmented Reality To Concert Experience
Live Nation has unveiled a suite of customizable augmented reality products aimed at creating more immersive ways for fans to connect with artists and brands at live music events. Live Nation roles out new suite of customizable AI products for fans at festivals. Courtesy of Live Nation "More than 90%…
Red Pill VR, Sensorium Partner For $70M Bet On Social VR For Live Music
Red Pill VR and Sensorium Corporation have formed a strategic partnership to launch a platform that unifies live music experiences in extended reality, cinema and gaming alongside Social Virtual Reality (SVR).. Unnamed investors have pledged $70 million to the project “SVR overcomes hurdles of modern virtual reality, specifically the emotional…