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  It starts with a SONG ... and then the vision
           We have worked with...
  • Shihad
  • The Beautiful Girls
  • The Fumes
  • Disco Montego
  • Evermore
  • Faker
  • Thirsty Merc
  • Mia Dyson
  • Epicure
  • COG
  • The Protectors
  • Fast Crew
  • Savage
  • Ash Grunwald

  Welcome!

Welcome to The A&R Department! Here you can find everything you need to know about who we are and what we do. If you have any queries or are interested in acquiring our services, then contact us!
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We get the music right and then help you get it out there.

We develop artists. We work with labels, managers or direct with artists through any or all of the below stages of an album/EP project, defining the creative direction of the project and the truth of the artist. We don't take any control of your copyright, we simply add value to it so it can reach its full potential.

1) SONGS and SOUND: It all starts with the song. We work with our artists through rehearsals and live performance to ensure their music will allow the artist to achieve its goals. We then determine the right sonic direction for the project, and build a strong creative team, bringing in the industry's top producers and engineers to achieve it.

2) DIGITAL MARKETING: We devise and execute a strategically timed grassroots below-the-line marketing strategy, boosting your presence on MySpace, Facebook, Last.fm, imeem, Bebo, etc. and increasing the demand for your music upon its release.

3) DISTRIBUTION & TOURING: We help to find the right distribution partner for the release of the album/EP/single, servicing both independent distributors and major labels. We also assist in devising a touring strategy that will best compliment the marketing of the album.

How we charge: We are extremely flexible and work to your budget, charging either via an hourly rate or a monthly retainer.

To find out more about the services we offer, click HERE.
 

 
  Current Hits
 

Savage - "Swing" <G>

The single "Swing" by NZ rapper Savage, signed in Australia by Matt O'Connor, recently went gold in the US, shifting over 500 000 units.

 

Shihad - Beautiful Machine NZ #1, AU#11

The explosive new album from iconic kiwi rockers Shihad. Additional A&R: Matt O'Connor.

 

The Protectors

Matt O'Connor has been developing this indie band from Newcastle and their track "All Systems Go"  is now getting Triple J.

 

The Beautiful Girls - Ziggurats

The critically acclaimed sophomore release from The Beautiful Girls. A&R: Matt O'Connor.

 
The A&R Department - Official Music Consultants  to Droga5 Australia.