A&R Blog

Building a fan mailing list – Find Out why and How. Building a fan mailing list – Find Out why and How. The first step to building a fan mailing list is deciding whether or not you even want one. In my experience, most artists and bands don’t have a mailing list, but the ones...

Genius: Is A&R a good career? 5 Reasons A&R (Artists & Repertoire) is an essential role in the music business. They are responsible for finding new talent and developing it and working with artists on their careers. A&Rs work with record labels, radio stations, clubs, and other music industry professionals to help them find new...

How Much does A&R get paid? If you’re considering becoming an A&R manager, but aren’t sure where to start, this guide will help! In it, you’ll learn about how much an A&R gets paid and what kind of salary can be expected. We’ll also look at some common entry-level salaries and the various career paths...

What makes a good A&R What makes a good A&R The A&R (Artist and Repertoire) role is one of the most complex in the music industry. The responsibilities of an A&R include signing new artists, managing existing ones, advising on creative direction, and ensuring that albums are properly marketed and promoted. It might seem like...

What skills do you need for A&R? What skills do you need for A&R? The music industry is a cutthroat business. If you’re not on top of your game, you’ll find yourself behind the curve. So what skills do you need to be successful as an A&R? In this post, we’ll look at some of...

What makes a song viral? What makes a song viral? What makes a song viral? The short answer is that it depends on the song, the artist, and other factors. However, three main things determine how likely a song will go viral: quality, social media presence and engagement, and distribution through streaming platforms such as...

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MANAGER, PUBLICIST, MARKETING FIRM, BOOKING AGENT & PUBLISHER THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MANAGER, PUBLICIST, MARKETING FIRM, BOOKING AGENT & PUBLISHER The music industry is full of professionals with different roles and responsibilities. If you’ve been on the road, playing gigs, releasing albums, or even just listening to music, then you’ve probably run...

If you are starting in the music industry, you must have wondered how many streams are considered a hit song. While there is no definite answer to that, the number will vary depending on the platform and country. For example, Naija hit songs might be considered differently than worldwide ones. You should also understand that...

How do songs get popular? If you’re a musician, producer, or just someone who likes to sing in the shower, then you’ve probably wondered: How do songs get popular? It turns out there’s no single answer. A song can become popular through a combination of factors that include its sound and structure, how it’s presented...

How do I know if my Spotify pitch was successful? Congratulations on publishing your music on Spotify. The next step is to make sure the release is successful! That means getting into playlists and being discovered by new listeners. To do this, you’ll need to understand how the Spotify for Artists reporting dashboard works. First...