Defected A&R: Insider Tips on how to get a record label deal

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7 ай бұрын

In this interview I chat with @SeamusHajiBigLove - a prolific producer AND head of A&R at @DefectedMusic - one the most highly respected house music labels of all time.
We dig deep into how to succeed in the music industry, how to get signed, the importance of social media, whether the age of artists is a factor for labels - and a whole host of other things!
You can check out Seamus’s music here: www.youtube.com/@SeamusHajiBigLove
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In this interview we go in-depth into:
00:50 - How did you become the lead A&R of one of the respected labels in the world?
06:10 - How did you transition from DJing to an A&R manager
12:30 - First artist you signed and felt excited about?17:20 - Advice to your younger self (if you were to start your career again)
19:00 - What are you looking for in demos you receive?
21:35 - Is that okay to submit a WIP track?
22:22 - Do you sign people you’ve never heard of?
25:40 - Are there any red flags when you’re working with artists?
28:05 - What are you looking for when choosing whom to work with?
29:41 - Correlation with artists’ age34:15 - How important is social media for artists?36:29 - Does the label provide help with Social media?
37:30 - What if someone wants to remix a Defected track?
39:12 - Best way to send demos to Defected
40:02- Best Demo email template
43:45 - Best etiquette for following up
46:30 - Final advice for upcoming producers
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Пікірлер: 55

@EDMTips 7 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy, everyone, and a huge thanks to Adrian! Let me know who else you'd like me to interview :) 👇

@Andrea.Zechmeister 7 ай бұрын

What for awesome Sir, wow Big thanks Will Happy Weekend

@sauzadj3183 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this chance to get a sneak peak in to Defected, would be great to hear from Simon himself. Also would love an interview with Fred again..

@ryancole3462 Ай бұрын

Thanks Will & Seamus, this was brilliant and very helpful.

@EDMTips Ай бұрын

Stoked to hear that, Ryan, glad you liked it 🙂🙏🏻

@JoyfulWAVE 7 ай бұрын

Nice...im 54 too...😜 There is one benefit from being that old...we saw the whole history of Electronic Music...i loved being a witness and im even producing some Electronic Music myself for over 15 years now. Thx for this interview...that was interesting. 👍👍👍❤️☮️☯️❤️☮️☯️❤️☮️☯️❤️

@EDMTips 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome, glad you liked it! 🙂

@shawnmurphy4757 7 ай бұрын

His story about the 57-year-old DJ gives me some hope. I'm a full decade younger but thought that I had already aged out.

@isotopia7681 7 ай бұрын

I’m 56 and releasing tracks (as of two years ago). You’re never too old if you’ve got the passion for it

@EDMTips 7 ай бұрын

It just shows it's possible if you put your mind into it! :)

@ValeriaZaragoza692 7 ай бұрын

The good thing about EDM is that it doesn’t usually require a charismatic young frontman out there touring and making videos and such to have a successful record. The producers can be entirely invisible and nobody cares as long as the track hits!

@jdstarek Ай бұрын

I read this and had to look at the username...I thought it might have been my post, lol.

@boronoro 7 ай бұрын

Thank You for all Your hard work, Will!!! ❤❤❤

@EDMTips 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it! I certainly did :)

@Lance_G 7 ай бұрын

So stoked for this video series! Showcasing the unsung heroes of the industry and giving us in-depth knowledge of the way music actually gets selected and released! Great stuff!

@EDMTips 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Lance, I really appreciate the kind words of support! 🙂🙌🏻

@steverandall1967 7 ай бұрын

fantastic interview , had the same taste and influence back in the day , Newclus Mantronix electro hip hop too

@grahamefarmerdt 7 ай бұрын

Great chat from Seamus!

@EDMTips 7 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, Grahame!

@willsea604 7 ай бұрын

Great interview, I liked hearing what Seamus had to say but i particularly like how your line of questioning was both relatable and professional.

@EDMTips 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Will, I really enjoyed talking to Seamus and hope people will find the interview helpful too!

@LEXI3000music 7 ай бұрын

Good interview. I've sent remixes to Defected but wasn't successful....it's not going to stop me from making music!

@EDMTips 7 ай бұрын

And it shouldn't! Keep on pushing, finish those tracks and you will get better with time!

@marianolarocca-ionique5027 7 ай бұрын

what a cool person!!

@EDMTips 7 ай бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree! :)

@andreachiappo5646 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Will, more of these contents! Byee

@EDMTips 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and supporting

@Iziello 7 ай бұрын

Great interview Will. Some nostalgia here too with some of those tracks

@EDMTips 7 ай бұрын

Yes, exactly how I felt talking to Seamus!

@hitdrumhard 7 ай бұрын

Really encouraging and informative thanks!

@EDMTips 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it 🙂

@davidmcginnis16 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Will and Seamus really great vid learnt a lot there. 🤓🤓

@EDMTips 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome, David, glad you enjoyed it! :)

@markorichardson5009 7 ай бұрын

Great interview some very good insights there, nice one Will 👍👍👍

@EDMTips 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, Marko, I am really glad you liked it! 🙂

@markorichardson5009 7 ай бұрын

Definitely! as an older guy getting into producing music and plucking up the courage to put it up on KZfaq, Adrian had some interesting words of encouragement, can't wait to to see who you have next! @@EDMTips

@digitalindustriesmusic 7 ай бұрын

Seamus sounds like a down to earth guy 😁

@EDMTips 7 ай бұрын

He absolutely is!

@edgark6150 7 ай бұрын

Great video

@EDMTips 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, Edgar, I hope you enjoy it! 🙌🏻

@AndiNovaOfficial 6 ай бұрын

I had the chance to see this guy live in a zoom webinar, yesterday! He is so useful, information wise. Great video!

@EDMTips 6 ай бұрын

Happy to hear man! Cheers! May I ask, what stood out to you most when you attended his webinar?

@AndiNovaOfficial 6 ай бұрын

@@EDMTips It was more like a Track Feedback & Get Signed webinar, haven't pitched in anything, tho but was interesting to see what he likes as an A&R and what not, what to do and what not, you know.

@EDMTips 6 ай бұрын

Awesome mate! Sounds informative indeed!

@jenniferlaynemusic 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I'm confused about a private link to the demo so they can make sure it's not in the public domain. Most artists put their music out on KZfaq or what have you to gain a following, but still want to get signed. How do you reconcile that? Most people will not keep their best work private as it takes so long to find a taker.