Aug 6, 2024
Inside A&R: Michael Goldberg on Signing Artists at American
Recordings Join us as we delve into the world of A&R with
Michael Goldberg from American Recordings. In this insightful
discussion, we explore how the criteria for signing artists has
evolved over the last five years and what factors are crucial for
him to sign an artist today. Michael also shares how his extensive
experience as a manager and producer influences his signing
decisions. We discuss his long-standing collaboration with Rick
Rubin, who has run American Recordings since the 90s, and how it
has shaped his perspective on signing artists. Additionally,
Michael reveals his strategy of starting relationships with artists
by signing them to publishing deals for development purposes before
offering record deals. We also touch on how the definition of
success in the music industry has changed over the past decade.
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⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 We discuss how the criteria for signing artists has evolved
over the last 5 years and what has to be present for him to sign an
artist today
👉 How his experience as a manager and producer have influenced his
signing decisions
👉 We also discuss how working with Rick Rubin, (who runs American
Recordings) since the 90’s has influenced his perspective on
signing artists
👉 How he will often begin the relationship with artists by signing
them to publishing deals BEFORE a record deal for development
purposes
👉 And how the definition of success changed over the last
decade
👉 and much much more...
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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: John Shepard
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