Interview with Fredrik Olsson, owner of Razor Boy Music Publishing - Apr 30, 2013

Interview with Le’Roy Benros, CEO of Noizy Cricket!!, manager for Angel Haze, Das Rascist, Charles Hamilton - Mar 27, 2013

Q&A on the 2013 Unsigned Only music competition - Mar 17, 2013

Interview with Sarah Stennett (part 2), manager for Ellie Goulding, Rita Ora, Jessie J, Conor Maynard - Mar 4, 2013

Anatomy of a Breakthrough Hit: #2 Lights by Ellie Goulding - Jan 28, 2013

Interview with Sarah Stennett, management for Ellie Goulding, Rita Ora, Jessie J, Conor Maynard (part 1) - Jan 21, 2013

Q&A on songwriting camps (part 2) Leo Chantzaras, songwriter at BMG - Dec 6, 2012

Interview with Adrian Sykes, manager for Emeli Sandé - Dec 5, 2012

Anatomy of a Breakthrough Hit: #1 Gangnam Style by Psy - Nov 22, 2012

Interview with Fernando Garibay, musical director for Lady Gaga - Aug 27, 2012

The PRiMER looks at Artist Management - Jul 9, 2012

Interview with Neil Jacobson, A&R at Interscope for LMFAO, Black Eyed Peas, Eva Simons, Natalia Kills (part 1) - Jun 18, 2012

Interview with Danny Rogers, manager for Gotye, The Temper Trap - Apr 25, 2012

Interview with Jack Conte of Pomplamoose - Apr 2, 2012

Interview with Joshua Berkman, A&R at Cash Money Records for Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Chris Richardson, Kevin Rudolf - Feb 27, 2012

Interview with Bryan “Birdman” Williams, co-owner of Cash Money Records - Feb 6, 2012

Q&A on music supervision for ‘Norman’ with Peymon Maskan, music supervisor at Little Mountain - Jan 10, 2012

Q&A on music placement with Leah Streetman, VP of Strategic Alliances/Film & TV at Universal Republic - Dec 22, 2011

Interview with iSHi, producer for Tinie Tempah, Eric Turner, Usher, Professor Green - Dec 12, 2011

Interview with Daniel Weisman (part 2), head of Elitaste and manager for Mike Posner - Nov 28, 2011

Interview with Daniel Weisman (part 1), head of Elitaste and manager for Mike Posner, Wale - Nov 21, 2011

Q&A on MONA with manager Saul Galpern, founder of Nude Music Group - Oct 31, 2011

Q&A on K-pop with Lars Halvor Jensen, songwriter/producer for Girls Generation, TVXQ, Lil Wayne, Diddy, JLS - Oct 24, 2011

Interview with Benjy Grinberg, president Rostrum Records and A&R and manager for Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller - Oct 17, 2011

Special feature: Bridging the East-West Pop Divide - How western songwriters are finding success in the Far East with K-pop - Oct 12, 2011

Interview with Autumn House-Tallant, VP of A&R at Capitol Nashville for Eric Church, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker - Oct 3, 2011

Q&A on Caro Emerald's breakthrough with David Schreurs, songwriter and producer - Sep 23, 2011

Interview with Thomas Reemer, chairman of 88tc88, digital distributor for the Chinese music market - Sep 5, 2011

Interview with Chris Hicks, record industry executive (Justin Bieber, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige) - Aug 22, 2011

Interview with Chuck Harmony, songwriter/producer for Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Chrisette Michele - Aug 15, 2011

Interview with Robert Fernandez, CEO at Famous Artist Music & Management, home of Pitbull - Aug 9, 2011

Q&A on songwriter camps with Leo Chantzaras, songwriter at BMG - Aug 1, 2011

Interview with Kyle Frenette, manager at Middle West for Bon Iver, S. Carey, The Daredevil Christopher Wright - Jul 25, 2011

Q&A with Rockie Fresh Andrew Gertler, manager at APG Music Group - Jul 22, 2011

HitQuarters’ Exclusive Artist Diary with John Moukarzel - Jul 20, 2011

Interview with Steve Bursky, manager at Foundations for Owl City, Dispatch, Breanne Düren - Jul 11, 2011

Making Waves #8: hip-hop artist Rockie Fresh - Jul 4, 2011

The PRiMER looks at starting your own publishing company - Jun 27, 2011

Interview with Jessica Rivera, VP of creative at UMPG, publisher for Alex Da Kid, DJ Khalil, B.o.B - Jun 22, 2011

Making Waves #7: Soul/R&B artist Ayah - Jun 13, 2011

Interview with Stefan Örn, writer of the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest winner, songwriter for Louise Hoffsten, member of Apollo Drive - Jun 13, 2011

Interview with Jason Flom, president of Lava Records (Jessie J, Black Veil Brides) - Jun 1, 2011

Interview with Francesco Galtieri, songwriter for Il Divo, Mark Vincent - May 28, 2011

Interview with DJ Khalil, producer for Dr Dre, Eminem, Jay-Z, Drake, Pitbull - May 9, 2011

Interview with Christian Wåhlberg, manager at Lateral for Bloodshy & Avant (Britney's 'Toxic' & 'Piece Of Me'), Klas Åhlund (Ke$ha, Robyn) - May 2, 2011

Interview with Jamie Binns, manager at Lateral Management for Taio Cruz and Paloma Faith - Apr 18, 2011

Interview with busbee, songwriter for Rascal Flatts, Katy Perry, Timbaland, Lady Antebellum - Apr 4, 2011

Interview with Louis Bloom, A&R at Island Records for Mumford & Sons, Keane, Mika, McFly, Frankmusik - Apr 4, 2011

Making Waves #6: UK hip-hop street soul band Beatbullyz - Mar 28, 2011

Interview with John Wittman, manager of artist relations at Yamaha - Mar 21, 2011

Interview with Billy Mann, songwriter and President of Creative at BMG, and Richard Blackstone, Chief Creative Office at BMG - Mar 14, 2011

Interview with Dumi Oburota, manager for Tinie Tempah and MD at label Disturbing London - Mar 7, 2011

HitQuarters' Exclusive Artist Diaries - Erika Fatale - Feb 28, 2011

Interview with Julie Frost, songwriter for Black Eyed Peas, writer of 2010 Eurovision Song Contest winner - Feb 14, 2011

Interview with Miles Leonard, president of EMI/Parlophone and A&R for Tinie Tempah, Coldplay, Chiddy Bang, Gorillaz, Eliza Doolittle - Feb 7, 2011

HitQuarters' Exclusive Artist Diaries - Jill Helena - Jan 31, 2011

Making Waves #5: Rising Canadian rock band Art of Dying - Jan 24, 2011

NEWS: correction to Chris Anokute interview (Katy Perry) -
Jan 21, 2011

The PRiMER looks at TV and Film Licensing - Jan 10, 2011

Interview with Adrian Younge, score composer for the film Black Dynamite - Jan 3, 2011

Making Waves #4: Hotly-tipped post-punk/rock band The Rassle - Dec 20, 2010

Interview with Aaron Bay-Schuck, A&R at Atlantic for Bruno Mars, B.o.B, Travie McCoy, Flo Rida - Dec 13, 2010

Interview with Traci Hale, songwriter for Rihanna (US & UK No.1), Brandy (US No.1), Mýa (US Top 3) - Dec 6, 2010

Interview with Jo Charrington, A&R at Epic UK for JLS (UK No.1), Paloma Faith (UK Top 10), Scouting For Girls (UK No.1), Olly Murs (UK No.1) - Nov 29, 2010

Interview with Alex Hackford, A&R at SCEA/Sony PlayStation - Nov 22, 2010

Interview with Dick Huey, online promoter at Toolshed Media for Arcade Fire, Deerhoof, Kristen Hersh, Rough Trade - Nov 8, 2010

Interview with John Gordon, songwriter of the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 winner - Nov 1, 2010

Interview with Daniel ‘Skid’ Mitchell, A&R at Bad Boy Records for Janelle Monáe, Cassie, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Red Café - Oct 25. 2010

Interview with Chris Anokute, A&R for Katy Perry (USA & UK no.1), Joss Stone (UK No.1, USA No.2) - Oct 18, 2010

Interview with Greg Debonne, music supervisor for MTV, VH1, The Discovery Channel, BRAVO - Oct 11, 2010

Making Waves #3: Independent pop/folk-rock singer-songwriter Rachael Sage - Oct 4, 2010

HitQuarters' Exclusive Artist Diaries - Deep Jimi and the Zep Creams - Sep 27, 2010

Interview with Jeff Hanson (part 2), artist manager and founder of Silent Majority Group - Sep 20, 2010

Interview with Jeff Hanson (part 1), artist manager and founder of Silent Majority Group - Sep 13, 2010

Interview with Allan Eshuijs, publisher and songwriter for Cascada, Taio Cruz, Wynter Gordon - Sep 6, 2010

Interview with Chris Braide, songwriter for Pixie Lott, Clay Aiken, Diana Vickers, JLS - Aug 30, 2010

Interview with Nicole Morier, songwriter for Britney Spears (USA & UK No.1), Wynter Gordon, Pixie Lott (UK No.1) - Aug 23, 2010

Interview with Brett Hestla, producer for Framing Hanley, Sore Eyes - August 16, 2010

Making Waves #2: Hard rock and pop band Sore Eyes - Aug 9, 2010

HitQuarters' Exclusive Artist Diaries - Westland - Aug 2, 2010

Interview with Blaqstarr, artist and producer for M.I.A. (USA Top 5, UK Top 20) and Rye Rye - Jul 26, 2010

Interview with Ian Rogers, CEO of Topspin - Jul 26, 2010

Making Waves #1: hip-hop's rising star Skewby - Jul 12, 2010

Interview with Panos Panay, CEO of "get a gig. book a band" platform Sonicbids - Jul 5, 2010

3 unsigned HQ Artists Of The Week have been reviewed by 3 music industry pros for an hip-hop flavoured Professional Demo Review. - Jun 28, 2010

Interview with Patrick Faucher, CEO of Nimbit, the direct-to-fan online platform - June 21, 2010

Interview with Joe Chiccarelli, producer for The Strokes, The Shins, The White Stripes, Frank Zappa - June 14, 2010

3 unsigned HQ Artists Of The Week have been reviewed by 3 music industry pros for an R&B flavoured Professional Demo Review. - June 7th, 2010

Interview with 9th Wonder, producer for Jay-Z, David Banner, Erykah Badu, Destiny’s Child - May 31, 2010

Interview with Claude Kelly, songwriter for Christina Aguilera, Jason Derülo, Akon, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus - May 24, 2010

Interview with Lucas Secon, writer/producer for Kylie Minogue, Toni Braxton, Alexandra Burke, Rivers Cuomo - May 17, 2010

Interview with JR Hutson, producer for Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Anthony Hamilton - May 10, 2010

Interview with Zach Katz, manager of JR Rotem and co-founder of Beluga Heights - May 3, 2010

Interview with Darnell 'Juice' Robinson, artist and producer for Lil Wayne, Yung Joc - Apr 26, 2010

Interview with Tommy Rotem, A&R at Beluga Heights for Jason Derülo, Iyaz, Sean Kingston - Apr 19, 2010

Interview with Steve Mac, producer for Susan Boyle, JLS, Il Divo, The Saturdays - Apr 12, 2010

Interview with Jonathan 'JR' Rotem, producer for Jason Derülo, Iyaz, Sean Kingston, Rihanna - Apr 5, 2010

Interview with Eddie ‘G’ Galan, producer for Mitchel Musso, B5, Clique Girlz - Mar 29, 2010

Interview with Fraser T Smith, producer/songwriter for Tinchy Snyder, Adele, Taio Cruz - Mar 22, 2010

Interview with Brent Grulke, creative director of the SXSW festival - Mar 15, 2010

Interview with Steve Booker, songwriter and producer for Duffy, Alexandra Burke, Nadine Coyle, Alesha Dixon - Mar 8, 2010

Interview with Focus..., producer for Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé and Dr Dre - Mar 1, 2010

The Professional Demo Review focuses on left-field pop - February 22, 2010

Interview with Simon Pursehouse, co-founder of Sentric Music a free independent music publisher - February 15, 2010

Interview with Evan Bogart, songwriter for Beyoncé, Rihanna and Leona Lewis - Feb 8, 2010

Interview with Wayne Hector, songwriter for Susan Boyle (USA & UK No.1), Pussycat Dolls (UK No.1, USA Top 3), JLS (UK No.1) - Feb 1, 2010

Special feature – Still All About The Song? - The Changing Sounds of Music City USA - Jan 25, 2010

Interview with Steve McEwan, songwriter for Keith Urban (US No.1), Carrie Underwood (US No.1), James Blunt (UK No.1) - January 18, 2010

HitQuarters' Exclusive Artist Diaries - Michael ‘Sparkey’ Drakes - Jan 11, 2010

Interview (part 2) with Dave Berg, songwriter for Keith Urban (US No.1), Reba McEntire (US No.1), Rodney Atkins (US Top 5) - Jan 4, 2010

Interview (part 1) with Dave Berg, songwriter for Keith Urban (US No.1), Reba McEntire (US No.1), Rodney Atkins (US Top 5) - Jan 4, 2009

Interview with Hannah Robinson, songwriter for Ladyhawke (Top 10 Australia, Top 40 UK), Christina Aguilera (US & UK No.1), Rachel Stevens (UK Top 3), Annie, The Saturdays - Dec 21, 2009

Interview Profile with Hashell rising star and HitQuarters Artist of the Week - Dec 14, 2009

Interview with Lee Parsons, co-founder of innovative digital distribution company Ditto Music - Dec 7, 2009

Interview with independent singer-songwriter Josh Rouse (Top 10 U.S. Heatseekers, Top 40 U.S. Independent) - Nov 30, 2009

Interview with Rick Stone, music promoter at Jeff McClusky & Associates - Nov 16, 2009

Interview with Nick Launay, producer for Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Grinderman, The Cribs - Nov 16, 2009

Interview with Steve Robertson, A&R at Atlantic for Paramore and Shinedown - Nov 9, 2009

Interview with Mich ‘Cutfather’ Hansen, producer for Pussycat Dolls, Jordin Sparks, Pixie Lott, Kelly Rowland - Nov 2, 2009

Three unsigned HitQuarters Artists Of The Week – Auris, Dead Like Harry and Train Company - have been REVIEWED by three music industry professionals. - Oct 26, 2009

Interview profile with Leeann Akers, a former HitQuarters Artist of the Week that has since gone onto work with RedOne, Lady Gaga and Tricky Stewart - Oct 19, 2009

Interview with Mary Gormley, A&R for James Blunt, The Donnas, The Darkness - Oct 12, 2009

Interview with Jason Moon Wilkins, president and co-founder of Next BIG Nashville festival - Oct 5, 2009

Three unsigned HitQuarters Artists Of The Week – Patrice Bowie, Sebastian and Bentley - have been REVIEWED by three music industry professionals. - Sep 28, 2009

Special Feature – Swedes Behind The Scenes - Sep 21, 2009

Interview with Martin Carr, No.1 musician and songwriter - Sep 14, 2009

HitQuarters' Exclusive Artist Diary - Shara - Sep 7, 2009

Interview with Per Magnusson, producer and songwriter for Leona Lewis, Il Divo, Britney Spears, Westlife - Aug 31, 2009

Three unsigned HitQuarters Artists Of The Week – Dead Rose Beauty, ONOFF, Logan - have been REVIEWED by four music industry professionals. - Aug 24, 2009

Interview with Amanda Beel, music promoter for Mariah Carey, Ray LaMontagne, Katie Melua, Tom Waits - Aug 17, 2009

Interview with Rami Yacoub, producer and songwriter for Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Westlife - Aug 10, 2009

Interview with Richard X, producer for Sugababes, M.I.A, Saint Etienne, Annie - Aug 3, 2009

Interview with Andreas Carlsson, songwriter for Katy Perry, Backstreet Boys, Clay Aiken, Céline Dion - Jul 27, 2009

Three unsigned HitQuarters Artists Of The Week – Yaana, Anders Fernette and Matt Miller - have been REVIEWED by three music industry professionals. - Jul 20, 2009

Interview with Sacha Skarbek, songwriter for James Blunt, Carrie Underwood, Jason Mraz - Jul 13, 2009

Interview with Christopher Blenkinsop, founder of 17 Hippies, the independent and democratic music collective - Jul 6, 2009

Interview with David Courtier-Dutton, CEO of slicethepie.com a new fan-funded business model for artists seeking investment - June 29, 2009

Interview with Roger Murrah, publisher, and songwriter for Waylon Jennings, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire - Jun 22, 2009

Interview with Pete Wilkinson, manager and producer for Amy MacDonald and songwriter for Paolo Nutini - Jun 15, 2009

Three unsigned HitQuarters Artists Of The Week - Camil, Cardi and Mully Man - have been REVIEWED by three music industry professionals - June 8, 2009

HitQuarters' Exclusive Artist Diaries - Mike 'G' Guerriero - June 1, 2009

Interview with Phil Ek, producer for The Shins, Modest Mouse, Fleet Foxes - May 25, 2009

Interview with Christelle Avomo, HitQuarters artist that is No.1 on Billboard! - May 18, 2009

Interview with Michael Blumstein, manager of T-Pain (US No.1) and Jim Jonsin (US No.1) - May 11, 2009

Interview with Sue Busch, A&R for Fleet Foxes (UK Top 5 & US Top 40) and the Go! Team (UK Indie No.1) - May 4, 2009

Interview with Ulysses Hüppauf, manager of Apocalyptica (US Mainstream Rock No.1, Top 10 Germany, Top 10 Finland), The 69 Eyes and Turisas - April 27, 2009

Interview with Mickey Bentson, manager of Ice T (US Top 20) - April 20, 2009

Interview with Slim Moon, artist manager and A&R for Elliott Smith, The Decemberists, The Gossip - April 13, 2009

Interview with Jon O'Mahony, songwriter and producer for Liberty X, Kylie Minogue, Natasha Bedingfield - April 6, 2009

Interview with Monte Conner, A&R for Sepultura (US Gold), Type O Negative (US Platinum), Slipknot (US & UK No.1) and Trivium (UK Top 10 & US Top 30) - Mar 30, 2009

Interview with RedOne, producer and songwriter for Lady Gaga (US & UK No.1), Michael Jackson, Akon (US Top 10) - March 23, 2009

Interview with Una Johnston, UK & Ireland manager for the SXSW festival - March 16, 2009

HitQuarters' Exclusive Artist Diary - Dead Like Harry - March 9, 2009

Interview with Andrew Lane, producer and songwriter for 'High School Musical' and 'Hannah Montana' - Mar 2, 2009

Interview with Julie Weir, head of Visible Noise and A&R for Lostprophets and Bullet For My Valentine - Feb 23, 2009

Interview with Greg Wells, songwriter and producer for Katy Perry, Mika, OneRepublic - Feb 16, 2009

Interview with Michael 'Mike City' Flowers, producer for Usher, Rihanna, Brandy, Anthony Hamilton - Feb 3, 2009

Interview with Bobby Ross Avila, producer and songwriter for Michael Jackson, Usher, Mariah Carey - Jan 26, 2009

Interview with Brandon Creed, A&R for Sean Kingston, Brandy, Jennifer Lopez, Pearl Jam - Jan 20, 2009

HitQuarters' Exclusive Artist Diary - Plank - Jan 12, 2009

Interview with Eli Davis, manager for Anthony Hamilton, Kelvin Wooten - Dec 22, 2008

Interview with Andreao 'Fanatic' Heard, producer for Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Will Smith, Lil' Kim, Anthony Hamilton - Nov 25, 2008

Interview with Cynthia B. Herbst, manager for Madeleine Peyroux (Top 40 US, Top 20 UK) - Nov 10, 2008

Interview with David 'Ski Beatz' Willis, producer for Jay-Z, Lil Kim, Camp-Lo - Nov 3, 2008

Interview with Ben Dickey, manager for Spoon (Top 10 US) - Oct 20, 2008

Interview with Kelvin Wooten, producer for Earth Wind & Fire, Bee Gees, Mary J Blige (No.1 US), Kelis (Top 10 US). - Oct 13, 2008

Interview with Fernando Gibson, manager for India Arie (No.1 US) - Sep 29, 2008

Interview with Iain Watt, manager for Mika (No.1 UK, Top 40 US), Alphabeat (Top 10 UK) - Sep 22, 2008

Interview with Richard Russell, head of XL Recordings and A&R for Radiohead, M.I.A, White Stripes, Adele, Dizzee Rascal - Sep 15, 2008

Interview with David Bates, A&R for Tears For Fears, Def Leppard, Wet Wet Wet, Texas - Sep 8, 2008

Interview with Charlie Rapino, A&R for Morrissey, Tony Christie, Hayley Westenra (all Top 10 UK) - Aug 25, 2008

Interview with Henrik Uhlmann, A&R for Basshunter (No.1 UK) - August 11, 2008

Interview with Hugo Bedford, A&R for Hard-Fi (Top 10 UK) at Atlantic Records - August 4, 2008

HitQuarters' Exclusive Artist Diary - Sofia Talvik - July 28, 2008

Interview with Jonathan Dickins, manager for Adele (No.1 UK), Jamie T (Top 10 UK), Jack Peñate (Top 10 UK) - July 14, 2008

Interview with Tyrone Hinds, manager for Ms. Dynamite (Top 10 UK) - July 7, 2008

Interview with fresh Jive signing Lesley Roy - June 30, 2008

Interview with Chad Jensen, manager for Colbie Caillat (Top 10 US) - Jun 23, 2008

Interview with Jimmy Greco, producer for Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lopez, Carlos Santana - June 9, 2008

Interview with Jordan Jay, A&R for Girls Aloud (Top 10 UK), Sophie Ellis Bextor (Top 10 UK) - June 2, 2008

Interview with Leo Chantzaras, publisher/producer/songwriter for Pop Idol and Big Brother Germany - May 19, 2008

HitQuarters' Exclusive Artist Diary - Jay Smoove - Feb 12, 2008

Interview with Jaap Wagemaker, A&R at Nuclear Blast Records (Nightwish - No.1 Germany, Top 40 UK) - May 5, 2008

Interview with Steve 'Blast' Wills, publisher and producer for Nelly, Chingy, Murphy Lee - Apr 28, 2008

Interview with Safta Jaffery, A&R/manager/publisher for Muse (No.1 UK, Top 3 US) - April 21, 2008

Interview with Louise Porter, formerly manager for Mis-Teeq (Top 10 UK, Top 40 US) - April 14, 2008

Interview with Eric Beall, publisher and author of 'Making Music Make Money' - April 7, 2008

Interview with Matt Harris, A&R for Plain White T's (Top 10 US) - March 31, 2008

Interview with John Arnison, manager for Gabrielle (Top 10 UK), Billy Ocean - Mar 24, 2008

Interview with Manny Halley, manager for Keyshia Cole (Top 10 US) - Mar 17, 2008

Interview with Peer Jalowietzki, manager for Schiller (No.1 Germany) - March 10, 2008

Interview with Morgan Johansson, manager for Jose Gonzalez (Top 20 UK), Caesars (Top 40 UK) - Mar 3, 2008

Interview with Martin Atkins, author of 'Tour Smart and Break the Band' - February 25, 2008

Interview with Paul Crockford, manager for Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler (Top 10 UK, Top 40 US) - February 18, 2008

Interview with Tore Johansson, producer for Franz Ferdinand (No1 UK), The Cardigans (Top 40 US) - Feb 11, 2008

HitQuarters' Exclusive Artist Diaries - Chasing Satellites - February 4, 2008

Interview with Shauna Gold, former manager of Avril Lavigne - Jan 28, 2008

World Top 100 A&R Chart 2007
U.S. and British A&Rs Share No.1 Spot - Jan 7, 2008

Interview with Nik Hafemann, A&R for Monrose (No.1 GER), No Angels (No.1 GER). - Dec 17, 2007

Interview with Troy Tomlinson, publisher for Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts (both No.1 US) - Dec 10, 2007

Interview with Christian Geller, A&R for beFour (No.1 GER) - Dec 3, 2007

Special Feature - Is Free Music Killing The Industry? - Nov 26, 2007

Interview with Stewart Rand, expert on music branding - Nov 16, 2007

Interview with Udo Luca Krumm, manager for Nevio (Top 10 GER) - Nov 12, 2007

Interview with Ari Martin, manager for Sum 41 - Nov 5, 2007

Interview with Silas White, manager for Brian McKnight, former A&R for Justin Timberlake - Oct 29, 2007

Interview with Tonia Kempler, manager to producers of Destiny's Child, TLC - Oct 22, 2007

The Primer: Performance Rights Organisations -

Interview with Nick Gatfield, MD A&R at Island for Mika, U2, Amy Winehouse - Oct 8, 2007

Interview with Chris Briggs, A&R at EMI/Capitol for Robbie Williams, KT Tunstall, Starsailor - Oct 1, 2007

Interview with Bob Arnz, manager/producer for LaFee and the Big Brother TV show, Germany - Sep 24, 2007

Interview with Manuel Herunter, A&R at Sony BMG for Pop Idol Germany - Sep 17, 2007

Results of Label Vote 2007 are finalized. Interscope Records is on top again! - Sep 9, 2007

Interview with Frank Callari, manager for Ryan Adams (Top 10 US), Lucinda Williams (Top 20 US) - Sept 3, 2007

HitQuarters' Primer for World Famous Songwriters - Aug 27, 2007

Interview with Ranfi Rivera, A&R for Musiq Soulchild (No.1 US), Lumidee (Top 10 US) - Aug 20, 2007

Interview with Joachim Braun, A&R at Sony BMG for Silbermond (No.1 GER), Revolverheld (Top 10 GER), Die Happy (Top 10 GER) - Aug 13, 2007

HitQuarters' Exclusive Artist Diaries - Jenny Hyun - Aug 6, 2007

Interview with Mark Berry, producer for Joan Jett, mixer for David Bowie, Billy Idol, Duran Duran - Jul 30, 2007

Interview with Antonio Randolph, manager for Dem Franchize Boyz (Top 10 US), Trillville (Top 20 US) - Jul 23, 2007

Interview with Kazi Whispers, A&R for Aaliya (No.1 US), Timbaland (Top 10 US) & Magoo - Jul 16, 2007

Interview with Taan Newjam, producer for Britney Spears (No.1 US), Omarion (No.1 US), No Angels (no.1 GER) - Jul 9, 2007

Interview with Caresse Henry , manager for Tricky, Shelley, and formerly Madonna (No.1 US) - Jul 2, 2007

Three unsigned HitQuarters Artists Of The Week, Another Day Down, Lifted Culture, and Dikta, have been reviewed by three music industry professionals - Jun 25, 2007

Interview with Jason Morey , manager for Macy Gray (Top 40 US), Kaci (Top 10 UK), Disney TV show Hannah Montana - Jun 17, 2007

Interview with Richard O'Donovan , A&R for Razorlight (Top 10 UK) - Jun 11, 2007

Interview with Stefan Harder, A&R for Monrose (No.1 GER), Marquess (Top 10 GER), Basshunter (Top 10 GER) - Jun 4, 2007

Interview with James Sandom, manager for Kaiser Chiefs (No.1 UK) - May 28, 2007

Interview with Chris Smith, manager for Nelly Furtado (No.1 US), Tamia (Top 20 US) - May 21, 2007

Interview with David Novik, A&R at Universal for Boyz II Men (Top 10 US), Hayley Westenra (Top 10 UK), Donny Osmond - May 14, 2007

Interview with Terry McBride, manager for Avril Lavigne (No.1 US), Sarah McLachlan (Top 10 US) - May 7, 2007

Interview with René Renner, A&R for Herbert Grönemeyer (No.1 GER) - Apr 30, 2007

Interview with Richard Niles, producer for Cher, Pet Shop Boys, Take That, Tina Turner - Apr 23, 2007

Interview with Scott Rodger, manager for Björk (Top 20 US), Arcade Fire (Top 10 US) - Apr 16, 2007

Interview with Axel Wirtz, A&R at Universal Germany for Nevio (Top 10 Germany), Pachanga (Top 20 Germany), Paul van Dyk - Apr 9, 2007

Interview with Sam Feldman, manager at SLFA Canada for Norah Jones (No.1 US) and Diana Krall (Top 10 US) - Apr 2, 2007

Three unsigned HitQuarters Artists Of The Week, Amy Rachel, Next Generation and Rocker Baby have been reviewed by three music industry professionals - Mar 26, 2007

Interview with Hervé Lauzanne, A&R at Columbia France for Nadiya (Top 10 France), Indochine (No.1 France) - Mar 19, 2007

Interview with Kandi Buruss, singer, and songwriter for N'Sync, Boyz II Men - March 12, 2007

Interview with Jay Brown, A&R at Island/ Def Jam for Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Rihanna - Mar 5, 2007

Article - The Singles Chart Shake-up - why the new chart ruling is great news for music fans and aspiring artists. - February 26, 2007

Interview with Jeff Fenster, A&R at Jive Records for Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys - February 19, 2007

Article - Know Your Label Part 2 - HitQuarters' Introduction to the World's Leading Labels - February 12, 2007

Article - Know Your Label Part 1 - HitQuarters' Introduction to the World's Leading Labels - February 4, 2007

Interview with John Capek, songwriter for Rod Stewart, Cher, Diana Ross - January 29, 2007

Interview with Conrad Dimanche, Sr. Dir. of A&R at Bad Boy Entertainment for Danity Kane (No.1 US), Yung Joc - January 22, 2007

Interview with Chris Gelbmann, A&R at Buntspecht Musik and for Christina Stürmer (No.1 Germany) - Jan 15, 2007

HitQuarters' World Top 10 A&Rs of 2006 Speak! - Jan 8, 2007

HitQuarters' Exclusive Artist Diary - Lena Anderssen - December 25, 2006

Interview with Paul Harris, A&R for Kaiser Chiefs (Top 10 UK) - Dec 11, 2006

Interview with Robert Stevenson, A&R for Thrice, Sum 41, The Killers (Top 10 US) - Dec 4, 2006

Interview with Jack Knight, songwriter for P. Diddy, Usher, Christina Aguilera - Nov 27, 2006

Interview with Shamora Crawford, songwriter for Monica (No.1 US) - November 20, 2006

HitQuarters' Artist Diary - The Alpine (Sony BMG Denmark) - November 13, 2006

Interview with Martin O'Shea, manager for Atomic Kitten (No.1 UK) - November 6, 2006

Interview with Clive Black, chairman of Blacklist Entertainment (The Game, No.1 US) - October 30, 2006

Interview with Chad Johnson, A&R for Underoath (Top 10 US) - October 23, 2006

HitQuarters' exclusive Artist Diaries - No Silence frontwoman Dan Rowe (Top 40 UK) - October 16, 2006

Interview with T-Gray, A&R for Chamillionaire (No.1 US) - Oct 9, 2006

Article - The Dispute - Songwriters Battle Record Companies Over Downloaded Music Royalties - October 2, 2006

Interview with Mark Bowen, A&R for Bloc Party (Top 10 UK) - September 25, 2006

Interview with John Janick, A&R for Fall Out Boy (Top 10 US) - Sep 18, 2006

Interview with Josh Deutsch, A&R for Gnarls Barkley (No.1 UK) - Sep 4, 2006

Interview with Asko Kallonen, A&R for Lordi and HIM (Top 10 UK/Germany, Top 20 US) - August 28, 2006

Interview with Glenn Herlihy, manager for HitQuarters' fresh Jive Records signing artist Lesley Roy - Aug 21, 2006

Interview with Matthew Rumbold, A&R for Corinne Bailey Rae (No.1 UK) - Aug 14, 2006

Interview with Avery Lipman, president of Republic Records and A&R for Godsmack (No.1 US), Chamillionaire - Aug 7, 2006

HitQuarters' exclusive Artist Diaries - Jul 31, 2006

Interview with Joe Henry, producer for Madonna, Elvis Costello - Jul 24, 2006

Article - HitQuarters' Primer to Digital Downloads and Distribution - Jul 17, 2006

Interview with Doug Howard, A&R for Rascal Flatts (No.1 US) - Jul 10, 2006

Interview with Lauren Christy, producer for Avril Lavigne (No.1 US) - Jul 3, 2006

Interview with Magnus Bohman, co-owner of Imperial Recordings and A&R for José González (Top 10 UK) - Jun 25, 2006

Interview with Ron Fair, president of A&R at A&M/Interscope for Pussycat Dolls (No.1 US) - Jun 19, 2006

Three unsigned HitQuarters Artists Of The Week, Epic Hero, Ropetree and Blacklist have been reviewed by three music industry professionals - Jun 12, 2006

Interview with Miller Williams, publisher at Global Talent Publishing for Corinne Bailey Rae (No.1 UK) - Jun 5, 2006

Interview with Scott Matthews, producer/songwriter for Barbara Streisand, John Hiatt, Elvis Costello - May 29, 2006

Interview with Eddie Weathers, A&R at So So Def for J-Kwon, Dem Franchize Boyz - May 22, 2006

Interview with HitQuarters artist Bobby Creekwater, who signed a record deal with Shady Records. - May 15, 2006

Interview with Clay Bradley A&R at Sony Music Nashville for Gretchen Wilson and Josh Turner - May 8, 2006

Three unsigned HitQuarters Artists Of The Week, Irina Lamb, Julia Othmer and DaNica have been reviewed by three music industry professionals - May 1, 2006

Interview with Mark Pitts, A&R at Jive Records for Ciara (US No.1), Chris Brown (US No.1) - Apr 24, 2006

Interview with Mark Williams, A&R at Interscope Records for Gwen Stefani, Queens of the Stone Age - Apr 16, 2006

Interview with Stephen Ferrera, VP A&R at J Records for Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis, Carrie Underwood - Apr 10, 2006

Interview with Peter Spellman, author of music business DIY books for artists - Apr 3, 2006

Interview with Marc Mozart, producer and manager for producers with credits from Backstreet Boys to No Angels (No.1 GER) - Mar 27, 2006

Interview with Greg Calloway, manager for producers with credits inc 50 Cent, Petey Pablo - Mar 20, 2006

Three unsigned HitQuarters Artists Of The Week, Gang Of Roses, Gio and Ken Fluid have been reviewed by three music industry professionals - Mar 13, 2006

Interview with Tim Fraser, songwriter for Tina Turner, Joana Zimmer (No.1 GER) - Mar 1, 2006

Interview with Souldiggaz, producers for Missy Elliott, Mary J Blige, Beyoncé - Feb 23, 2006

Interview with Thomas Richter, senior director of content services at German ringtone company Jamba - Feb 20, 2006

Interview with Greg Sowders, Senior VP of A&R at publishers Warner Chappell Music for Nickelback (US No.1) - Feb 13, 2006

Interview with Jef Cahours, head of A&R at Warner Music France for Tragedie (No.1 France) - Feb 6, 2006

Interview with Howard Benson, producer for Hoobastank (USA Top 10) - Jan 30, 2006

Interview with Scott Siman, manager for Tim McGraw (US No.1) - Jan 23, 2006

Three unsigned HitQuarters Artists Of The Week, No Silence, Junk TV and Lesley Roy have been reviewed by three music industry professionals - Jan 16, 2006

Interview with Linda Perry, A&R at Custard Records for James Blunt (UK No.1) and writer for Pink, Christina Aguilera - Jan 5, 2006

World Top 100 A&R Chart 2005 – Who is the best A&R in the world? - Dec 26, 2005

Interview with Angelo Sanders, A&R at Aftermath for The Game (USA No.1) - Dec 19, 2005

Interview with Martin Heath, CEO of Lizard King and A&R for The Killers (US Top 10) - Dec 12, 2005

Interview with T. Farris, president and A&R at Swishahouse for Mike Jones, Paul Wall (US No.1) - Dec 5, 2005

Interview with Marc Labelle, VP of A&R at Shady Records for 50 Cent, D12 - Nov 28, 2005

Interview with Shabs Jobanputra, MD of Relentless Records and A&R for KT Tunstall (US Top 10, UK Top 5) - Nov 13, 2005

Interview with Shakir Stewart, VP of A&R at Island/Def Jam for Young Jeezy, Teairra Mari, Christina Milian - Nov 13, 2005

Interview with Jim Chancellor, A&R at Fiction/Universal for Snow Patrol (UK No.1, USA Top 10), Ian Brown (UK Top 5) - Oct 26, 2005

Interview with Jordan Kurland, manager at Zeitgeist for Death Cab For Cutie (US Top 5) - Oct 26, 2005

Interview with Erik Wernquist, animator at Kaktus Film Sweden and creator of Crazy Frog (UK No.1, USA Top 10) - Oct 17, 2005

Interview with Bruce Flohr, A&R at ATO Records for Dave Matthews Band (No.1 US) - Oct 16, 2005

Interview with Stephen Street, producer for Blur, Cranberries, Morrissey and The Smiths (UK No.1) - Sep 27, 2005

Interview with Jerome Foster a.k.a. Knobody, producer and A&R at SRC USA for Akon (US Top 10) - Sep 27, 2005

Interview with Kevin Law (2000), A&R at Universal for Nelly - Aug 28, 2000

Interview with Colin Barlow, A&R at Polydor for Ronan Keating, Boyzone, Lighthouse Family - Sep 4, 2000

Interview with Thomas Hofmann, A&R at 3p Germany for Xavier Naidoo, Sabrina Setlur - Sep 11, 2000

Interview with Tina Davis, A&R at Def Jam for Dru Hill, Montell Jordan, LL Cool J, Method Man - Sep 18, 2000

Interview with Niclas Anker, A&R at Universal for Aqua - Sep 25, 2000

Interview with Paul Lisberg, publisher at EMI for Melanie C (UK No.1), Victoria Beckham (UK Top 3) - Oct 2, 2000

Interview with Joel Mark, A&R at MCA for US No.1 Creed - Oct 9, 2000

Interview with Chris Herbert, manager for Spice Girls, Hear'Say (UK No.1), Five, Stephen Gately - Oct 16, 2000

Interview with Eric Morand, A&R F Comm., France for Mr. Oizo - Oct 23, 2000

Interview with Richard Gottehrer, CEO of The Orchard and producer for Blondie, Richard Hell, Aerosmith - Nov 6, 2000

Interview with Rick Devoe, manager for Blink 182 - Oct 30, 2000

Interview with Ken Nelson, producer for Coldplay (UK No.1), Badly Drawn Boy, Kings Of Convenience - Nov 13, 2000

Varda Kakon - Head of A&R at BMG France - Nov 20, 2000

Interview with Paige Levy, A&R at Warner Nashville for Dwight Yoakam, The Forester Sisters, Paul Brandt - Nov 27, 2000

Interview with Stephen Budd, producer manager at SBM for Rick Nowells, Mike Hedges, Tore Johansson, Arthur Baker - Dec 4, 2000

Markus Wenzel part-owner of the German record company Superstar Recordings - Dec 11, 2000

Interview with Kevin Lee, urban A&R at Hendu Ent. - December 25, 2000

Interview with Tommy Ekman, producer for Ace Of Base, Aaliyah, Aqua - Jan 29, 2001

Interview with Ryan Greene, producer/engineer for NOFX (US gold) - Feb 5, 2001

Interview with Dan Fraser, manager at Nettwerk for Barenaked Ladies, Sarah McLachlan - Feb 12, 2001

DJ Jean – World Known DJ - Feb 19, 2001

Interview with Cutfather & Joe, producers for Five Mark Morrison, B*Witched - Feb 26, 2001

Interview with Volker Neumüller, A&R at BMG Berlin for ATC, Christian, Zlatko - Mar 5, 2001

Interview with Jean-Paul De Coster, A&R for 2 Unlimited and founder of Byte Records - Mar 12, 2001

Andy Van - Producer for Madison Avenue. Part 1 of 2 - Mar 19, 2001

Andy Van - Producer for Madison Avenue. Part 2 of 2 - Mar 26, 2001

Interview with Marc Teissier Du Cros, A&R for Air, Phoenix, Sébastien Tellier - Apr 2, 2001

Interview with Kawan Prather, A&R at La Face Records for Outkast, Pink, Usher - Apr 9, 2001

Interview with Tommy Manzi, manager at Umbrella for Eagle-Eye Cherry, Neneh Cherry, Grant Lee Buffalo - May 7, 2001

Interview with Cindy Wunsch, manager for SHeDAISY - May 14, 2001

Rob & Dave - Insensitive Film Productions - Jun 4, 2001

Interview with Dan Fraser, manager for Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies - Jul 30, 2001

Kevin Lee - A&R for Pastor Troy - Aug 6, 2001

Interview with Alain Ho A&R for Bob Sinclar, Kid Loco - Aug 13, 2001

Interview with Jonathan Shalit, manager at Shalit Management for Charlotte Church - Aug 20, 2001

Interview with Andrew Slater, manager for Macy Gray, Fiona Apple, The Wallflowers - Sep 10, 2001

Success Story – City High – No. 1 on Billboard Rap singles chart - Sep 18, 2001

Interview with Jeff Blue, A&R at Warner for Linkin Park - Sep 12, 2001

Success Story - Olivia - Top 20 US Debut - Sep 14, 2001

Interview with Anders Bagge – Producer for Jennifer Lopez, 98 Degrees - Sep 18, 2001

Interview with Lucy Raoff, manager for Alicia Keys, Lil Bow Bow - April 23, 2001

Interview with Peter Katsis, manager for Korn, Limp Bizkit - Jun 11, 2001

Interview with Andy Karp, A&R at Lava/Atlantic for Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker - Sep 21, 2001

Interview with Tom Nichols, songwriter and producer for All Saints, A1, Kylie Minogue and others - Sep 26, 2001

Interview with Stephanie Salzman, songwriter for 3LW (Platinum), Toshi, Buffy The Vampire Slayer (TV) - Oct 2, 2001

Interview with Mona Scott, president of Violator Management, who manage Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Nas - Oct 11, 2001

Interview with Mike Caren, A&R for Trick Daddy and Sunshine Anderson at Atlantic LA - Oct 16, 2001

Interview with Franciz, songwriter and producer for Backstreet Boys - Oct 18, 2001

Interview with Simon Cowell, A&R at BMG for Westlife, Five - Oct 23, 2001

Interview with Mel Medalie, owner and founder of Champion Records and original A&R for Dido, Will Smith - Oct 26, 2001

Interview with David Massey, Senior Vice President of Sony Music - Oct 30, 2001

Interview with Paul Banes, publisher at All Boys Music for Kylie Minogue, Westlife, Steps - April 16, 2001

Interview with Phin Daly, Manager at In De Goot Entertainment US for 3 Doors Down - Nov 1, 2001

Interview with Steve Allen, A&R at Warner UK for Da Muttz, Dario G, Cher - Nov 8, 2001

Interview with Charlie Pinder, Managing Director of Sony Music Publishing UK - Nov 14, 2001

Interview with Miko Niko, producer for Passi, Orishas, Bisso na Bisso - Nov 21, 2001

Interview with David Benveniste, Manager at Velvet Hammer Management US for , US No. 1 System Of A Down - Dec 3, 2001

Interview with Colin Lester, A&R at Wildstar Records UK for Craig David, and manager for Travis, Brand New Heavies - Dec 10, 2001

Interview with Louis Biancaniello, songwriter/producer for Anastacia, Jessica Simpson, Whitney Houston - Dec 17, 2001

Interview with Rick Smith, manager at Wild Justice for Days Of The New (US platinum) - Jan 7, 2002

Interview with Big Jon Platt, Senior VP of Creative at EMI Music Publishing for Jay-Z, Usher - Dec 28, 2001

Clive Davis, A&R at J Records in USA, has been awarded No.1 in the world in 2001.
Read all about the world’s A&R’s during last year... - Jan 15, 2002

Interview with Hugh Goldsmith, A&R at Innocent UK for Blue, Atomic Kitten - Jan 21, 2002

Interview with Ola Håkansson, managing director of Stockholm Records, home of A-Teens, The Cardigans and A Camp - Jan 28, 2002

Read the success story on how Destiny’s Child made it to the stars - Feb 6, 2002

Interview with Teresa La Barbera-Whites, A&R at Columbia for Destiny’s Child, Jessica Simpson - Feb 6, 2002

Interview with Benjamin Groff, publisher at EMI Music Publishing, US, for Destiny’s Child, Christina Aguilera, 98 Degrees - Feb 10, 2002

Dido is nominated for best British Female Solo Artist at the up-coming Brit Awards (Feb. 20). Read about her way to success. - Feb 15, 2002

Interview with Mark Hicks, manager for D12 - Feb 18, 2002

Interview with Miles Leonard, A&R at EMI/Parlophone UK for Gorillaz, Kylie Minogue, Coldplay - Feb 21, 2002

Read about how City High made it to the charts - Feb 25, 2002

Interview with Jessica Harley, A&R at Booga Basement and YClef Records US for City High (US Gold) - Feb 25, 2002

Interview with Luke Wood, VP of A&R at DreamWorks Records US - Mar 4, 2002

Interview with Dan Colucci, manager at Left Bank for for Tantric (US Gold) - Mar 11, 2002

Interview with Dan Lieberstein, music supervisor for TV show Sex and the City - Mar 18, 2002

Interview with Ann Kline, music supervisor for the TV shows ER, Third Watch and The West Wing - Mar 19, 2002

Interview with Spring Aspers, music supervisor for All About The Benjamins, currently No.6 at the US Box Office - Mar 20, 2002

Interview with Danny Bramson, President of Soundtracks at Warner Bros. Records - Mar 21, 2002

Interview with Bronwyn Savasta, Director of Music at Warner Bros. Television for Friends, The Drew Carey Show - Mar 22, 2002

Interview with Brady L. Benton, Senior Director of Film, Television and New Media at peermusic - Mar 27, 2002

Interview with George Glueck, owner of Berlin's X-Cell Records and the 3rd most successful A&R this year - April 4, 2002

Interview with Debbie Fontaine, manager at Fontaine Music - Apr 8, 2002

Interview with David Bendeth, SVP of A&R at RCA for SR-71, Vertical Horizon, Crash Test Dummies, Cowboy Junkies - Apr 18, 2002

Interview with Ron Burman, VP of A&R at Roadrunner Records US for Nickelback - Apr 23, 2002

Interview with Jennifer O’Neill, A&R at J Records for Alicia Keys, Busta Rhymes, O-Town - May 1, 2002

Interview with Brett Alperowitz, manager for Bloodhound Gang - May 6, 2002

Interview with Jennifer O’Neill, A&R at J Records US, the home of Alicia Keys, Busta Rhymes, O-Town and others - May 7, 2002

Interview with Laura Z. Wasserman, Music Supervisor for Moulin Rouge, Romeo & Juliet, The Full Monty - May 12, 2002

Interview with Gary Cooper, A&R at BMG Munich for Natural, LFO, sub7even, Die Happy - May 22, 2002

Interview with Steve Lunt, VP of A&R at Jive Records for Backstreet Boys, ‘N Sync, Britney Spears - May 28, 2002

Interview with Daniel Glatman, manager for Blue (2 million debut album sales) - June 7, 2002

Interview with Chris Lorenzo, A&R at Murder Inc. for Ashanti, Ja Rule - June 12, 2002

Interview with Hans Cuny, Creative Coordinator and A&R at Peermusic, Germany - Jun 19, 2002

Interview with Swizz Beatz, producer for Nas, Limp Bizkit, Mary J. Blige, DMX, Jay-Z - Jun 26, 2002

Interview with Hans Haedelt, A&R at MCA Records for Shaggy, Semisonic - Jul 3, 2002

Interview with Bryan Carlstrom, engineer and producer for Alice in Chains, Billy Idol, The Offspring - Jul 11, 2002

Christophe Chantzis, producer for Ian Van Dahl (UK Top 3) - Jul 22, 2002

Interview with Fabrizio Giannini, A&R for Tiziano Ferro - Jul 30, 2002

Interview with Scott Welch, manager for Alanis Morissette - Aug 6, 2002

Interview with Richard Reines, A&R for New Found Glory (US Top 5) at independent label Drive-Thru Records - Aug 13, 2002

Interview with Jim Hester, director at at independent Nashville label VFR Records, home of Mark McGuinn (US Top 10) - August 22, 2002

Read about how 3LW made their success, selling Platinum in the US of their debut album ”3LW” in 2001 - Jul 30, 2001

Interview with Michele Williams, manager for 3LW (US platinum) - August 29, 2002

Interview with Brian Bacchus, A&R for Norah Jones (US Top 10) - Sep 3, 2002

Interview with Pelle Lidell, MD of publishers Murlyn Songs (Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Christina Milian, Sugababes) - Sep 10, 2002

Interview with John Dotson, manager for Confederate Railroad (US Platinum), Steve Earle, Ricky Van Shelton - Sep 20, 2002

Interview with Brian Slagel, A&R for Metal Blade Records for Goo Goo Dolls (US Multi Platinum), Gwar, Six Feet Under - Sep 25, 2002

Disturbed entered at No. 1 in the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart with their new album “Believe”. Read about their way to success. - Oct 2, 2002

Interview with Kevin Law (2002), A&R at Universal for Nelly (USA No.1) - Oct 3, 2002

Interview with Mickey Bentson, manager at Pay Up Management for Fat Joe (US Platinum) and Ice-T - October 9, 2002

Interview with Robyn from Lava Baby - Oct 21, 2002

Interview with Rockwilder, producer Jay-Z, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera - Oct 24, 2002

Interview with Louis Walsh, Westlife (12 million albums sold, 8 UK No. 1 singles), Samantha Mumba, Ronan Keating - Oct 28, 2002

Interview with Jeff Battaglia, manager for Disturbed (US No. 1) - Nov 4, 2002

Interview with Javier Portugués, A&R at Sony/Columbia, Spain, for Las Ketchup (Europe No. 1) - Nov 11, 2002

Interview with Edward “Eddie F” Ferrell, producer for Jaheim, Donell Jones, Angie Stone, Usher - Nov 19, 2002

Interview with Shante Paige, Head of A&R at Motown Records, US - Nov 25, 2002

Interview with Clarence Spalding, manager for Brooks & Dunn (US multi-platinum) - Nov 28, 2002

Interview with Gregory Grinblat, manager for new Russian pop star Ariana - Dec 9, 2002

Interview with Jonathan Ho, General Manager at Fujipacific Music Publishing, Hong Kong - Dec 16, 2002

Interview with Carvin & Ivan, producers for Will Smith, Musiq Soulchild, Jill Scott - Dec 23, 2002

Interview with Andrei Sumin, MD of Sony Music Russia - Dec 30, 2002

Interview with Kristian Lundin, songwriter/producer for Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Celine Dion and NSync - Jan 7, 2003

Click here to read about the World Top 100 A&R Chart 2002 and to see charts by Country, Genre, Record Label and Area - Jan 16, 2003

Interview with Diane Young, manager for BBMak (US Top 10) - Jan 29, 2003

Interview with “Parkside” Mike Renaud, Executive VP of A&R at The Donald K. Donald Group of Labels (DKD) in Montreal, Canada - Feb 5, 2003

Interview with Ben Malén, MD at Swedish publishing company Tom Bone Music - Feb 12, 2003

Interview with Bob Celestin, manager for City High (US Top 10) - Feb 18, 2003

Interview with Simon Gavin, A&R at Polydor UK for Daniel Bedingfield, Ms. Dynamite - Feb 21, 2003

Interview with Damon Sharpe, songwriter for Jennifer Lopez, Anastacia, Kelly Rowland - Mar 3, 2003

Interview with Mike Swinford, manager for rock band SouthFM - Mar 11, 2003

Interview with Ninder Johal, A&R at Nachural Records UK for Panjabi MC (European Top 3) - Mar 20, 2003

Interview with Eric Härle, manager at DEF for Moby, Sonique, Röyksopp - Mar 25, 2003

Interview with Joshua Sarubin, A&R at Arista for Avril Lavigne - Apr 2, 2003

Interview with John Rubeli, A&R at Atlantic for P.O.D. - Apr 7, 2003

Interview with Jim Welch, VP of Global A&R at Sony for Shakira - Apr 16, 2003

Interview with Björn Teske, Head of A&R at BMG Berlin, Germany - Apr 24, 2003

Interview with Peter Malkin, manager at PMM for Vanessa Carlton (US platinum) - May 6, 2003

Interview with Markus Moser, one half of dance duo iio (UK Top 5) - May 15, 2003

Interview with Ray Copeland, manager for DMX - May 21, 2003

Interview with Johnny Dorris Jr., Nashville-based manager for country duo Montgomery Gentry (US platinum) - Jun 2, 2003

Interview with Jason Fowler, manager for Pillar - Jun 10, 2003

Interview with Bobby Borg, professional musician and the author of "The Musician's Handbook", a book about the music business. - Jun 19, 2003

Interview with Dan Keeling, A&R at EMI/Parlophone for Coldplay - Jul 1, 2003

Interview with Diana Meltzer, A&R at Wind-up Records for for Creed, Evanescence - Jul 7, 2003

Interview with songwriter and producer manager Michael Mavrolas - July 15, 2003

Interview with New York-based entertainment lawyer John J. Tormey III, Esq. – Part One - Jul 25, 2003

Interview with New York-based entertainment lawyer John J. Tormey III, Esq. – Part Two - Aug 1, 2003

Interview with New York-based entertainment lawyer John J. Tormey III, Esq. – Part Three - Aug 12, 2003

Interview with New York-based entertainment lawyer John J. Tormey III, Esq. – Part Three - Aug 12, 2003

Article by Bobby Borg, professional musician and the author of The Musician’s Handbook - Part One - Aug 21, 2003

Article by Bobby Borg, professional musician and the author of The Musician’s Handbook – Part Two - Aug 28, 2003

Interview with Jeremy Harding, manager and producer for Sean Paul (US double platinum) - Sep 4, 2003

Interview with Michael Taylor, A&R at Sony Australia for Delta Goodrem (5x platinum AUS, UK platinum) - Sep 11, 2003

Interview with Ruby Marchand, VP of International A&R at Warner - Sep 22, 2003

Interview with Musa Moore, manager for Profyle, Mobb Deep, Big L - Sep 30, 2003

Interview with Lars Tengroth, A&R at Playground Music Sweden for The Rasmus (No.1, GER) - Oct 6, 2003

Interview with Chris Morris, A&R at Atlantic Records for T.I. and Nappy Roots - Oct 13, 2003

Interview with Chris Parles, A&R at Mercury London for David Sneddon (UK No.1), Sinead Quinn (UK Top 3) - Oct 21, 2003

Interview with Steve Smith, A&R at Aware for Five For Fighting (US gold) - Oct 29, 2003

Interview with Joe Cerini, A&R at Epic/Sony, New York - Nov 7, 2003

Interview with Murray Elias, A&R for Sean Paul (US platinum) at VP Records, New York - Nov 14, 2003

Interview with David Andreone, publisher at Warner/Chappell for Disturbed, Michelle Branch, BRMC, Hoobastank - Nov 25, 2003

Interview with Patrik Sventelius, managing director of Sony/ATV Music Publishing Scandinavia - Dec 1, 2003

Interview with Gerry Williams, Florida-based vocal coach and remixer who has coached Mandy Moore and remixed Justin Timberlake - Dec 9, 2003

Interview with Nick Burgess, A&R Virgin UK for The Thrills (UK platinum) - Dec 18, 2003

Interview with Walter Holzbaur, publisher at Wintrup Music Publishing for Wir Sind Helden (GER gold) - Jan 6, 2004

Interview with Al Smith, publisher at Cherry Lane Music Publishing for Black Eyed Peas - Jan 13, 2004

Click here to read about the 2003 World Top 100 A&R Chart and to see charts by Country, Genre, Record Label and Area - Jan 22, 2004

Interviews with Olof Dreijer (picture), one half of successful Swedish electro duo The Knife, and Eric Härle, the band’s manager - Feb 2, 2004

Interview with Jaha Johnson, A&R at Geffen for K-Ci & JoJo - February 13, 2004

Interview with Brian Avnet, manager for Josh Groban (US No.1) and producer David Foster - Feb 16, 2004

Interview with Darcus Beese, A&R at Island for Amy Winehouse (UK Top 20) and Sugababes (UK No.1) - Feb 23, 2004

Interview with Dino Delvaille, A&R at Sony NY for Lil’ Flip (US plat), Xzibit (US plat) - Mar 1, 2004

Interview with Scott Johnson, manager for David Banner (US Top 10) - Mar 10, 2004

Interview with Jaime Feldman, rock A&R at EMI/Capitol and A&R for Bonnie Raitt - Mar 15, 2004

Interview with Seppo Vesterinen, manager for Finnish rock bands HIM (Ger Top 3) and The Rasmus (Ger No.1) - Mar 22, 2004

Interview with Andrew Feigenbaum, A&R for Kevin Lyttle (Euro No. 2), Marion Raven - Mar 29, 2004

Interview with Bryan Leach, A&R at TVT Records for Lil Jon, The East Side Boyz (US Top 3), Ying Yang Twins (US Top 10) - Apr 5, 2004

Interview with Ben Berkman, A&R at Octone Records for Maroon 5 (US plat) - Apr 13, 2004

Interview with Mark Thwaite from HitQuarters-featured UK rock band New Disease who have signed to Universal US - Apr 19, 2004

Interview with David Bottrill, producer for Tool (USA No.1), Godsmack (USA No.1) - Apr 26, 2004

Interview with Tim Cook, manager for P.O.D. (US multi-platinum) - May 3, 2004

Interview with John Williams, A&R at Sanctuary Records UK for Ocean Colour Scene (UK multi-platinum) - May 10, 2004

Interview with Jamie Nelson, A&R at Parlophone/EMI UK for Kylie Minogue, Jamelia (EUR Top 10) - May 17, 2004

Interview with Alan Wills, A&R at Deltasonic for the Coral (UK No.1), Zutons, Dead 60s - May 24, 2004

Interview with Martin Kierszenbaum, A&R at Interscope for t.A.T.u. (USA plat, UK No.1), Keane (UK No.1, USA Top 30) - May 31, 2004

Interview with Engin Akinci, A&R at Sony Music Turkey for Sertab (EUR Top 15) - Jun 7, 2004

Interview with Bryan Coleman, manager for Nickelback, Default (US platinum) - Jun 15, 2004

Interview with Ian Grenfell, A&R at the indie label simplyred.com for Simply Red (UK No.1) - Jun 21, 2004

Interview with Dan Popi, A&R at Media Services, Romania for O-Zone (EUR No. 1 with “Dragostea Din Tei”) - Jun 28, 2004

Interview with Sam Hellemans, A&R for Danzel (Top 25 EUR) and breakthrough A&R for Kate Ryan (Top 20 EUR) at N.E.W.S. Belgium - Jul 7, 2004

Interview with Michael Caplan, A&R at Or Music for Los Lonely Boys (USA Top 10) - Jul 19, 2004

Interview with Jude Cole, manager for Lifehouse (US platinum) - Aug 3, 2004

Interview with US producer Dominick Lamb a.k.a. Nottz, producer for 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Cassidy, Busta Rhymes - Aug 16, 2004

Interview with John Woodruff, A&R at JWM Productions, Australia for Darren Hayes (US Top 40), Savage Garden (US multi-platinum) - Aug 31, 2004

Interview with Wayne Williams, A&R at Jive for R. Kelly - Sep 8, 2004

Interview with Paul Lisberg, A&R at Phonogenic for Natasha Bedingfield (UK No.1) - Sep 20, 2004

Interview with Max Lousada, A&R at Atlantic Records for The Darkness (UK multi-platinum, USA gold), Goldie Lookin Chain (UK Top 10) - Oct 5, 2004

Interview with Peter Edge, A&R at J Records for Alicia Keys, Dido, Angie Stone - Oct 13, 2004

Interview with Pete Ganbarg, head of Pure Tone Music & former A&R at Epic and Arista for Santana, Run DMC, Kenny G, Vanilla Ice - Oct 13, 2004

Interview with Richard Ogden, manager for Bomfunk MCs (No.1 EUR) - Nov 3, 2004

Interview with Ron Shapiro, manager and former co-president of Atlantic Records (Matchbox Twenty, Tori Amos, Jewel) - Nov 3, 2004

Interview with Matt Jagger, A&R at Mercury UK for Lucie Silvas (UK Top 10) - Nov 3, 2004

Interview with Ryan Greene, producer/engineer for NOFX (US gold) - Nov 17, 2004

Interview with Luis Diaz, producer for Lloyd Banks (US No. 1), Lil Jon and The East Side Boyz (US Top 10) - Dec 2, 2004

Interview with Peter Leak, manager for Dido and co-manager for Avril Lavigne - Dec 13, 2004

Interview with Lars Halvor Jensen, producer at DEEKAY for Blue, Lemar, Mis-Teeq - Dec 17, 2004

Diana Meltzer at Wind-Up Records US is the first woman ever to top the yearly World Top 100 A&R Chart in 2004. Click here to view the chart. - December 31, 2004

Interview with Riggs Morales, A&R at Shady Records for Eminem, 50 Cent - Jan 12, 2005

Interview with Darrin Woodford, A&R at Echo for Feeder (UK Top 5), Moloko (UK Top 5) - Jan 21, 2005

“We’re actively looking for artists to develop”, says he. - Jan 31, 2005

Interview with Sean Foote, producer of Mary J. Blige (US No.1), Twista, Trick Daddy, Mase - Feb 1, 2005

Interview with Thomas Kowollik, A&R at Universal for Juli (No.2 GER) - Feb 8, 2005

Interview with Kookie, producer for 411 (UK Top 5) - Feb 14, 2005

Interview with Dave Dollimore, A&R at Ministry Of Sound for Eric Prydz (UK No.1) - Feb 21, 2005

Interview with Mike Batt, A&R at Dramatico for Katie Melua (UK No.1) - Feb 28, 2005

Interview with Frank Ramond, producer for Annett Louisan (Top 5 GER) - Mar 7, 2005

Interview with the producers of Mad Ciphas, a New York City TV show breaking unsigned hip hop artists - Mar 14, 2005

Interview with Ferdy Unger-Hamilton, A&R at Island for Keane (UK No.1) - Mar 21, 2005

Interview with Karyn Rachtman, music supervisor for Pulp Fiction, Spongebob Squarepants - March 29, 2005

Interview with Tobias Dannappel, managing director for the Eastern Europe Music Convention - Apr 4, 2005

Interview with Michael Aguilar, A&R Director at Latium and manager for Frankie J (Top 10 US), Baby Bash (Top 10 US), Natalie (Top 20 US) - Apr 10, 2005

Three unsigned HitQuarters Artists Of The Week have been reviewed by three music industry professionals. - Apr 18, 2005

Interview with Jay Baumgardner, producer/mixer for Evanescence, Papa Roach, Limp Bizkit, Alien Ant Farm - Apr 25, 2005

Interview with Ramin, A&R at Groove Attack for Sido, Aggro Berlin (Top 10 GER) - May 2, 2005

Interview with Diane Warren, the “World’s Most Successful Songwriter” - May 9, 2005

Interview with James Eichelberger, A&R at Universal/Motown for Lumidee (Top 10 USA) - May 16, 2005

Interview with Nick Raphael, A&R At Sony Music UK for G4 (No.1 UK) and Lemar (Top 10 UK) - May 23, 2005

Interview with one half of Ruff & Jam, producer/remixers for Kylie Minogue, The Killers, Scissor Sisters, Sugababes - May 31, 2005

Interview with David Verdooren, A&R and manager at Glam Slam for Chipz (No.1 GER) - Jun 13, 2005

Interview with Steve Feinberg, manager at A Fein Martini for Good Charlotte (Top 10 US) - Jun 20, 2005

How did Epik. an 18-year-old unknown rapper manage to feature The Game (US No.1) on his first mixtape, as well as sell 50,000 copies solely through the Internet? - Jun 26, 2005

Three unsigned HitQuarters Artists Of The Week, Ekxzile, Hazel and T.U. Savant have been reviewed by three music industry professionals. - Jul 4, 2005

Interview with Lou Pearlman, manager at Trans Continental Records for Backstreet Boys, 'NSync - Jul 12, 2005

Interview with Michael Garvin, Grammy nominee and songwriter of 80 chart hits (Jennifer Lopez, Steps) - Jul 24, 2005

Interview with Adrian “A.D.” Nurse, CEO at Spaz Out and producer manager - Jul 31, 2005

Three unsigned HitQuarters Artists Of The Week, Anne Judith, Mooli and TonDalaya have been reviewed by three music industry professionals - Aug 8, 2005

Interview with Mark Lewis, A&R at b-unique Records UK for Kaiser Chiefs (UK Top 5) - Aug 15, 2005

Interview with Rudy Haeusermann, producer/engineer for Celine Dion, Tina Turner, Snoop Dogg - Aug 22, 2005

Interview with Todd Interland, manager for James Blunt, Elton John - Aug 29, 2005

Interview with Anthony Marciano, A&R at Sony BMG France for Amel Bent (No.1 FRA) - Sep 5, 2005

Three unsigned HitQuarters Artists Of The Week, Melange Edinburgh, Kareem and Bristh have been reviewed by three music industry professionals - Sep 19, 2005

Interview with Caroline Elleray, publisher at BMG Publishing UK for Coldplay, Keane - Sep 26, 2005

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