The A&R Department is a music industry platform offering management and mentorship to independent artists.
The A&R Dept. is a fully resourced music professional development platform, offering traditional A&R, Label Management, Distribution, Publishing + Sync Pitching, Publicity + Promotion and Branding + Marketing.
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New Music.
Here are the latest releases from independent Australian artists who’ve worked with The A&R Department to build their understanding of the industry and develop more sustainable pathways for making and releasing records.
SARITAH
GIFTS
HARTS
DAYDREAMER (10TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDTION)
JET MAC
BEST BEFORE
PANACHE
SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
LATEST STORIES.
Introducing: Gallery Bar Records
The A&R Dept + Oxford Creative Academy launch student-run label: Gallery Bar Records
Cog in Discovery Mode: Old, new & intent
Two of Cog’s studio albums, Sharing Space and The New Normal, were analysed in Discovery Mode over a seven-month period.
Undiscovered Artist Movement?
Only 0.05% of all Undiscovered artists broke into the Mid-Level, Mainstream, and Superstar Career Stages.
RELEASE RIGHT.
It is important for artists at all levels to understand how to release their music with professional-grade strategy, ensuring strategic growth and resilience in a complex industry. The A&R Department offers comprehensive release services, built on deep independent industry know-how and uniquely tailored for developing artists to maximize their potential. We empower you to retain ownership of your music while actively advancing your understanding of how to navigate the interplay between art and business. Our holistic approach emphasies direct fan engagement and audience capture, guiding you from songwriting and production, through licensing for platforms like streaming-video-on-demand and digital TV, to cutting-edge promotion targeting influencers and their followers on major social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Let’s collaborate to transform your grassroots efforts into global impact, built on genuine connections.