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A&R and Manager Advice

International Music Managers Forum

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Welcome to a vibrant crossroads where global music management meets your creative hustle. Whether you’re scribbling your next chart-top...

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08 Oct

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Chris Hacker, Label Manager at Engine Room Contact Details

October 8, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Who is Chris Hacker? Chris Hacker is a renowned Label Manager at Engine Room, a prominent music industry company. As a label manager, C...

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28 Aug

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How to Write M-Base Lyrics

August 28, 2024
By Toni Mercia

M-Base is a musical concept developed by Steve Coleman, an American saxophonist, and composer. It stands for "Macro- Basic Array of Str...

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25 Aug

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How to Write a Song About Music Theory

August 25, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Before diving into writing a song about music theory, it's essential to have a solid grasp of the fundamentals. Music theory is the stu...

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02 Dec

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Gina Tucci, A&R Manager at Atlantic Records Contact Details

December 2, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Gina Tucci is a renowned A&R Manager at Atlantic Records, one of the most prestigious record labels in the music industry. As an A&...

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30 Oct

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Paul Walmsley, A&R Admin Mgr at Polydor Records Ltd Contact Details

October 30, 2024
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Paul Walmsley is the A&R Admin Manager at Polydor Records Ltd, a renowned record label in the music industry. As an A&R Admin M...

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27 Jul

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Mark Nguyen, Founder at Planet LA Contact Details

July 27, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Mark Nguyen is a well-established figure in the music industry, serving as the founder of Planet LA, a renowned music production and re...

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05 Oct

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Josh Deutsch, Chairman/CEO at Downtown (NY) Contact Details

October 5, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Josh Deutsch is the Chairman and CEO of Downtown Music, a leading music rights management company based in New York. With a career span...

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20 Nov

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Ben Berkman, Exec VP at A&M Records Records / Octone Contact Details

November 20, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Ben Berkman is an accomplished music industry executive who currently serves as the Executive Vice President at A&M Records/Octone ...

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28 Nov

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Jonna Terrasi, Sr Dir A&R Admin at Warner Bros Records Contact Details

November 28, 2024
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Jonna Terrasi is the Senior Director of A&R Administration at Warner Bros Records, a renowned record label in the music industry. A...

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