Navigating the Balance of Artist Autonomy and Managerial Guidance

Today Tristra talks with David Lai and Ross Michaels of Park Avenue Artists. They talk about the evolving landscape of artist management – which requires a comprehensive strategy, far beyond simply securing record deals. Management today can be called upon to guide an artist through project development, and social media engagement – as well as encompass roles traditionally held by record labels, such as assisting artists with recording, distributing, and promoting their music – expanding the very definition of artist management.

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