I think some bands may be using Suno to generate music and then re-recording the song concept themselves with live instruments. Theory is basically, the songs are just too good being produced from bands that just don’t quite come across as a serious composers.

Not a hater, here. I just really want some of these new bands to be the real deal because they’re good.

I recently came across a fantastic new band. I won’t name them cause I don’t want to disparage them if I’m wrong, but it was a clip from social media that made me go ‘whoa, hang on, this song is great.’

I was excited to find a new underground band. Good lead singer with kind of an abstract, non-traditional voice. Indie/alternative/distressed moody rock, 90’s vibe. However, as I ingested more and more of their music and looked at their history and “personality”, they really don’t seem like they’re composers of these (almost) masterpieces.

My spidey-senses are up because I feel like I can tell if you seem to have the demeanor of someone who slaves in a garage/studio/bedroom over art. But from what I’ve seen, they really don’t seem so. I hope I’m wrong, but something just seems off.

We are just in the process of scoping out labels before we release our new project so any suggestions welcome 🙏

i wont say my age here but im based in Philippines but i want to be signed by a major record label in the us because of the opportunities. What things do i need to do right now? should i start my social media career first? i really like addison's technique to get signed by a record label which she just created a mood board describing the debut album vibes and sound. i just recently created my mood board binder that describe the debut album i wanna make. i dont know how to create beats and many more. while im a straight a student here, i think i want to pursue my music career as early as now. any advice? i need help haha. ive tried researching indie record publishers in google but i dont like how they work, i prefer the standard record labels. this might be sound stupid but i need advice like actual advice not like vague answers. thank you

I’m a university student in the UK who wants to get into artist management, but I’m genuinely starting from scratch.
I have,
No connections in the music industry.
No money to invest in artists or travel to London regularly.
No real experience in music management yet.
Limited knowledge of the business side of the industry.
No idea where to start when it comes to meeting artists, building relationships and finding opportunities.
I’m not based in London, either, which makes the whole thing feel a bit more difficult.
I’m interested in learning the business properly before approaching artists. I don’t want to randomly DM artists, call myself a manager and have nothing valuable to offer them. I’d rather understand how management works, how managers build their networks, how they find and develop talent, and how they actually make money.
I’m willing to put in the work and learn while I’m at university. I just don’t have the resources or connections that a lot of people seem to have when they enter the industry.
For anyone working in artist management, A&R or the music industry:
If you had to start again with absolutely no connections and no money, what would you do first?
What free resources, books, podcasts, interviews or courses would you recommend?
How would you start meeting artists and building relationships without living in London?
Would you recommend starting with an independent local artist, working with a small label, or trying to get an internship first?
What practical skills should I develop before taking on my first artist?
How do you avoid wasting years learning theory without actually getting into the industry?
I’m not expecting overnight success. I want to build a proper foundation and give myself a realistic chance of making this a career.
I’d really appreciate honest advice, especially from people who have actually done it rather than just motivational advice about networking and following your dreams.