At A&R SCOUTS, OUR MISSION IS TO DISCOVER TALENTED ARTISTS AND GET THEM DEALS
An A&R is a vital role in the music industry. We are responsible for discovering and nurturing musical talent. We actively seek out talented artists, producers, bands, or songwriters and help you achieve commercial success in the music industry.
Our A&Rs have a keen ear for great music and actively listen to new and upcoming artists. We attend concerts, scout the world for talent, and listen to demos to find potential artists to get deals.
ABOUT US
A&R Scouts was founded by a group of major label A&Rs who were tired of labels only scouting artists based on popularity and gimmicks.
"There are millions of talented artists out there who never get heard. It’s time we change that."
David H. A&R Manager at A&R Scouts
TALENT OVER GIMMICKS
The truth is, streaming numbers and followers can be manipulated but talent cannot. So we’re not looking to sign people based on gimmicks or popularity. We’re looking to sign artists based on talent only.
When we discover a promising artists we help them navigate the music industry by negotiating record deals, publishing deals, managing budgets, and overseeing the production process of albums or singles.
Our A&R team has built relationships with thousands of record labels and publishing companies.
WHY RECORD LABELS DON'T TAKE UNSOLICITED DEMOS
Record labels typically do not accept unsolicited demos because labels often have a specific vision or direction they want to pursue. They typically rely on trusted sources such as A&Rs, industry professionals, or personal connections to find new artists who align with their vision.
Also accepting unsolicited demos can expose record labels to legal issues. If they were to listen to and potentially use elements from unsolicited demos they could be faced with copyright infringement claims or disputes. To avoid such complications, they prefer to work with artists who have been referred to them through trusted channels.
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