Beats Learning
Beats Learning is the podcast exploring music industry careers beyond the stage.
Hosted by Ben Davenport, each episode features a long-form conversation with someone working behind the scenes in music, uncovering what they actually do, how they got there, and what it is really like.
From labels, publishing and artist management to events, rights, royalties, marketing, media, education, technology and more, Beats Learning is here to make music industry careers more visible, understandable and accessible.
If you love music but are not sure where you fit in the industry, this podcast is for you.
Beats Learning
EP007 - Julian Palmer: Discovering Greatness - 40 Years of A&R
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In this episode, we sit down with Julian Palmer—Senior A&R Manager at Universal—to explore the art and strategy behind discovering, signing, and developing major artists. With a career spanning over 40 years in A&R, Julian has worked with legends like Jocelyn Brown, Run DMC, NWA, and is the man behind Rag’n’Bone Man’s breakout success.
🔥 What you'll learn in this episode:
🔍 How artists are discovered in today’s music landscape
📀 What makes a demo stand out to an A&R professional
🎤 Stories behind signing iconic US acts to the UK market
🚀 Advice for aspiring artists and future A&R talent
📺 Watch now and subscribe for more industry insights from top music professionals!
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