Our Interview with Epic Records!
A&R Select recently had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Foitle, A&R manager for Epic Records, here in our Los Angeles office. We covered topics, from getting a deal, to the changing business dynamics and what A&R Does to help. Let us know what you think by sending comments to our  myspacepage
Special thanks to Chris Foitle and Epic records for their support!
 
Interview with Interscope's Jimmy Iovine
Head of Interscope Records , Jimmy Iovine talks about many aspects of running a record label in today’s industry, from how to find talent to how to stay relevant when your prime product can be had for free. He also offers advice to aspiring artists and producers on how to stack the deck in their favor, and discusses some possible new businesses for record companies to explore if they are going to survive.  Video  Courtesy of Artist House Music
 
 
 
Interview with Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh

Mark Mothersbaugh, founder of landmark post-punk band Devo as well as production company Mutato Muzika, talks to Berkleemusic.com about learning to compose for film and television, why an education in music can give you an immeasurable career advantage (and why he wishes he’d gone to music school), what it’s like working with Wes Anderson and Pee-Wee Herman, the connections between his visual art and his sonic art, and more. Courtesy of Artist House Music
 
 
 
Dave Stewart Interview
Dave Stewart is the co-founder, guitarist and songwriter for the pop duo Eurythmics, which he founded with singer Annie Lennox in 1980. As half of Eurythmics, Stewart wrote one of the most enduring hits of the early 1980s – “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” – and achieved great success both on the charts and in the marketplace. Since leaving the group, he has built a solo career as a producer (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Jon Bon Jovi), film composer, recording artist and entrepreneur. He is currently part of a new duo, Platinum Weird.
 Video Courtesy of Artist House Music
 
 
 
Chris Blackwell - Interviewed
Chris Blackwell is the founder of Island Records and one of the most successful entrepreneurs in music-industry history. From relatively humble beginnings in an office in Jamaica, Blackwell grew Island into an international force, finally selling the label to A&M records in 1989. Courtesy of Artist House Music
 
 
 
The Job of an A&R

Bob Jamieson, former President and CEO of RCA Music and BMG North America, talks about what responsibilities are for a typical A&R agent.. 

Courtesy of Artist House Music 

 
 
 
Our Interview with Epic Records!
A&R Select recently had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Foitle, A&R manager for Epic Records, here in our Los Angeles office. We covered topics, from getting a deal, to the changing business dynamics and what A&R Does to help. Let us know what you think by sending comments to our  myspacepage
Special thanks to Chris Foitle and Epic records for their support!
 
 
 
A&R Select Goes to Sundance
This Year we launched our first Annual Listening Party at Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah. Artists from the A&R Select catalog were highlighted and special compilation CD's were distributed at the event. In Addition A&R Select's Music Director Mark Lewis, was invited to DJ at the Official Sundance Film Festival Closing party. Here is a video round up of how it went down!
 
 
 
A&R Select & Matt Sorum Go To Sundance
A&R Select explores the Sundance Film Festival with Matt Sorum of Velvet Revolver and formerly of Guns and Roses  & The Cult. Matt Sorum is a member of the A&R Select A&R Network.
 
 
 
A&R Interview with Desmarie Guyton
Desmarie Guyton, A&R For Flyte Time Records, home to Superstar producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis who have worked with such artists as Janet Jackson, Sting, and  Usher!  This interview gives us an inside look at the industry and what really goes on between artist, and label. Desmarie stresses the importance of knowing the business and gives A&R select some props along the way. Check it out! A&R Select would like to thank Desmarie and everyone at Flyte Time for their continued support! Let us know what you think by leaving a comment on our myspace page!
 
 
 
Interview with Pigfactory Publishing
Check out our interview with Adam Wolf, Creative director of PigFactory publishing. His company has placed music into various films like "The Hills Have Eyes", "Scary Movie 4"and "American Pie", TV shows like "Nip Tuck" and Laguna Beach,  and various commercial and video game music. Check out this in depth look at the exciting world of music publishing.
 
 
 
A&R Select Interview with Vanguard Records!
  • Check out our interview with Stephan Brower from Vanguard Records. Stephan Brower is Director of Marketing and A&R Development for Vanguard Records in Santa Monica, CA.  In that role, Brower serves as product manager for all Vanguard releases, manages all music video production, and is a liaison between artist, management, and label. Vanguard Records is home to such artists as Joan Osborne, Mindy Smith,Carbon Leaf , and more. Stephan discusses the state of the industry, What he likes about A&R and some useful advice for indie artists. Don't miss this special interview!
 
 
 
Touring
A great Interview on touring From
Syd Butler is founder and President of French Kiss Records, an independent label based in New York City.
Courtesy of Artist House Music.