How to attract an A&R to your music
We live in a time when everybody and their sister can and does make their own music, and most major record labels are hesitate to invest their money and time developing, promoting, and marketing new music. Most labels in this day are looking for artists with established fan bases and independent record sales. My advice to you would be to try your music out on music fans like you solicit opinions from A&R’s. These talent scouts of the music business are always following tips they hear from their street connections. What I mean by that is, A&R’s have assistants most of the time interns that surf the web to find the next big thing. If an A&R hears about an independent artist that has great music, tour dates, radio spins, a huge fan base, and is independently selling their album, that A&R is going to look up that independent artists. But remember, your music must truly stand out in some significant, original, dynamic, and creative way. 95% of the independently produced CDs out there contain ideas that were ripped off from some other more gifted musicians. Prove to the industry that ordinary music fans in your city love your music. You can find this out by giving away samples of your music on the street, online, or outside a music venue where an artist similar to your music style is playing. Be sure to have your contact information on the CD or mp3 download page. Also, put songs on your website, your MySpace page, or any of the newer social networking sites. Usually if people love something they let other people know about it and word of mouth can sell albums. So, you can find out quickly if your music has what it takes by bringing your music to the people. If you need assistance taking the steps of starting a promotional campaign for your music, leave a comment and I will have a record label A&R contact you FREE of charge.
April 1st, 2009 at 8:47 am
Here is a link to our EPK. The music is excellent. Clear lyrics with catchy hooks. We need assistance in speeding up the fan base building process. I would love to hear what you think of the music. Link to EPK: http://www.kountyboyz.zoomshare.com/files/KBEPK2_0.pdf
April 18th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
I manage an artist that has a great sound and good message. We have currently sold over 500 copies of his single, ‘REVElATIONS’. It can be heard at http://www.Time4Revelations.com. This artist also has songs with a few well
know celebrities.
April 23rd, 2009 at 1:06 am
http://www.myspace.com/LoreleiCarlsonMusic
Thanks.
May 5th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
http://www.myspace.com/zoeafiliatedmusicgroup
May 26th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
i need assistance to star my promotional campaign. i am the biggest thing in music.
204-996-3420
June 17th, 2009 at 2:24 am
NatashaPorrecaMusic.com -OR- myspace.com/natashaporreca. Singer/songwriter & guitarist. Acoustic/soul/lyrical. Bio, Photos, Music, Booking form available at NatashaPorrecaMusic.com
Thank you!!!
June 18th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Great advice for my band Permanent Ability. We are gain ground touring, and selling records all independently. We feel our ducks are in a row, and just need the opportunity to get the push over the summit.
http://www.myspace.com/permanentability
August 4th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Thanks for the info.
August 28th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Hey,
Thanks for taking the time out to share. This is my first time visiting this blog site. wow, you all are truly helpful. Keep up the good work!!
God Bless
Promotional Campaign???? Well, yeah…I would like some assistance please!!!
Thanks again
October 11th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
This is very important info that you have given and i have a more oen mind on how to attract and A&R. i will like to have some assistance please. i appreciate that alot.
December 10th, 2009 at 6:56 am
This Information Is Very Great and Very Important to Me.I am an Artist from Nigeria and I have Been Searching for Labels To help Manage My Career,But All to No Avail,I need Good Assistance On How To Find One.I appreciate It Alot..
January 3rd, 2010 at 2:56 am
Need assistance. Thanks
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January 15th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
To whom it may concern,
my artists’ name is Young Fame, we have our first single which we are in the process of promoting very heavily to break the record, to mak a long story short the name of the single is My Star and is produced by gold certified producer Dj Pain and is Co Published by Warner/Chappell Music..take a listen to the artists’ music and videos at http://www.musicsubmit.com/youngfame1
hope to hear from you