Stage 1: A&R (artists and repertoire)
A&R is about discovering and developing new talent. A&R people work very hands-on with the artists that they "sign." They do everything from assisting with song selection to choosing the people that will produce the album to deciding where the album will be recorded. For the majors A & R is a big department, scouting and often poaching artists who might be a good investment. For the independents it is all about a small group of people with a passion for music.
Quote from Jeanette Lee of Rough Trade
“We did the first Arcade Fire record which was a great record… They’ve moved on to Universal now. Sometimes there is a feeling that the majors look on us as a breeding ground for them.”
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