A&R Blog

Top 5 secrets you need to know about A&R – Artists and Repertoire A&R – Artists and Repertoire A&R stands for Artists and Repertoire. This is the division of a record label that is responsible for talent scouting and the artistic and commercial development of the recording artist. It also acts as a liaison between...

Spotify: Secret Things You Should Learn About Spotify Algorithm in 2023 Secret Things You Should Learn About Spotify Algorithm in 2023 Introduction I’ve been a Spotify user for years, and I’m always learning new things about it. The best part of using Spotify is that it’s constantly improving thanks to its algorithms — and you...

5 ways to Break the Spotify algorithm? 5 ways to Break the Spotify algorithm? If you are trying to beat the Spotify shuffle algorithm, you need to remember their 30-second rule. Your song should grab the listener immediately and make them stay for more than 30 seconds. Otherwise, regardless of how many listeners initially listen to your...

Symphonic Becomes First Independent Music Distributor to Offer Advanced Royalty Analytics for TikTok Symphonic Becomes First Independent Music Distributor to Offer Advanced Royalty Analytics for TikTok Since we started back in 2006, we’ve always made artists our first priority. This new feature helps artists, managers, and indie labels track measurable success on TikTok, and we’re...

Royalties are Life Changing: 3 Types of Royalties Involved In Music Publishing 3 Types of Royalties Involved In Music Publishing Introduction Royalties are the lifeblood of music publishing. They’re what you get paid for when someone uses your song in their project—like a movie, TV show, or commercial. But there’s more than one type of...

New Music: Chinko Ekun – Feeling New Music: Chinko Ekun – Feeling Chinko Ekun was a musical gem that was left undiscovered for way too long. With his brand new song “Feeling”, he’ll be slipping into the spotlight and quickly becoming an artist you’ll be telling all your friends about. The record is done on...

THE A&R’S ROLE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND HOW IT BENEFITS ARTISTS. The A&r’s Role In The Music Industry And How It Benefits Artists: A blog about the importance of a&r in the music industry and how a&r has helped beginners succeed in the music industry. The A&R department, or the Artist and Repertoire Department...

A&R: Why You Need It and How It Can Change Your Life 5 Profound Reasons Why You Need A&R and How It Can Change Your Life. Introduction You are reading this article because you want to change your life. That’s great! I’m here to tell you that it is possible, and becoming an A&R will...

Top Secret: What Is The A&R Role? And What Does it Take To Achieve That Position in 2023? What is the role of A&R? An A&R manager’s main job is scouting out talent and signing them to a record contract. The A&R Manager is also responsible for developing the style of an artist and matching...

How do A&Rs Make Money How Many A&R Make Money? A&R representatives, or “A&Rs,” are the people who work with artists to help them record their albums, find producers and songwriters, and more. They’re also responsible for signing artists to record deals and creating a marketing plan around their music. The A&R position can be...