How to get signed to your favourite record labels 🔥

Here’s how to get signed to the world’s best record labels! I had the pleasure of interviewing Adrian Armendariz – A&R manager for @anjunabeats – who shares his advice for new (and seasoned) producers alike.

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Want to get to a professional standard of music production in the shortest possible time, so you can get signed to your favourite labels?

In this interview we go in-depth into:

00:00 – How to get signed to Anjunabeats
00:52 – Introduction to Adrian
01:44 – What does an A&R actually do?
03:06 – What makes a good A&R?
05:14 – Do A&R’s help bring producers up to scratch?
07:07 – What are the biggest difficulties faced by an A&R?
09:38 – What are you looking for in a track?
13:38 – What are you looking for in an artist?
16:25 – Signature sound tips
17:28 – Optimal character traits
18:58 – Do you need industry contacts to get signed?
22:48 – How do you make contacts in the industry?
25:29 – Do you need a big following to get signed?
27:31 – Do you look to sign short or long term?
30:48 – What’s the #1 trait of successful artists?
31:53 – What are the benefits of signing with a label?
34:54 – What’s the best way to get your demos heard?
36:31 – Any other tips for new artists?
40:19 – Anjunabeats announcements

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Cheers, and happy producing!
Will

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[EDMTips]

Hope you enjoy, everyone, and a huge thanks to Adrian! Let me know who else you'd like me to interview :) 👇

[zaffronmusic]

You can tell how intelligent and hard working and thoughtful Adrian is. Thank you so much for sharing this info

[Narz]

Adrian is great. So inspiring. Thank you for posting this!

[Jolland]

Fantastic information! Thanks to Will and Adrian for the amazing advice. Most of all saving and being respectful of peoples time in the industry! Cheers ✌

[Mopark]

Another question I'd have like answered is whether labels expect tracks to be mastered, or is a good mix sufficient?