Need a Manager?

Almost everybody needs a manager because nobody is accepting unsolicited material. The question is how do I find one? If you're looking on you're own stop looking at those big major labels (unless you know somebody on the inside). Look at small labels who are making waves. The perfect example would be Hidden Beach Records. This is a smaller indie label that houses Jill Scott. Nobody even heard of Hidden Beach until a few years ago when Scott took home a Grammy. When they're small they're looking for talent and a lot more open minded. Problem is, there are not a lot of labels like this.

This brings us to option 2: Musician's Atlas.
The Musician's Atlas is a magazine that lists all the music industries contacts. We're talking managers, entertainment lawyers, record label A&R's, independent A&R's, distribution companies, you name it. It costs about $50.00 and is only printed quarterly or yearly. If you're an aspiring artists and you cannot afford it, go to Borders (we have not seen it in Barnes & Nobles lately), bring a pen and paper and start writing some names down. Now remember the guys that make this magazine have to eat too, so go visit their website and throw them a donation at http://musiciansatlas.com You want somebody to buy your album instead of burning it off the web for free right?

Congratulations you're on the road to finding a manager! No you're not done but you are a hell of a lot closer.