“Joann Gullo, the CEO of A&R Unlimited has helped advance my band, Suffocation's career by 100%. Since working with her she has gotten us an incredible record deal with Nuclear Blast Records, a separate publishing deal as well as setting up amazing headlining tours. Thanks to her involvement, our newest CD “Blood Oath” has reached #135 on the Top 200 Billboard Charts, as well as hitting #22 on the Hard Rock Chart, and #2 on the Heat seekers Chart."Guy Marchais, Guitarist, Suffocation
“For any musician to plant their flag in the music business, they have to be involved. You can be the greatest musician that ever lived and never play beyond your bedroom door. A&R Unlimited’s conferences such as ‘The Indie Sessions’ was the invaluable opportunity for networking that led me to play with acts like Chuck D, Public Enemy, DMC and many others. A&R Unlimited brings the industry to the musicians and provides the vehicle for musicians to be heard and recognized by the top people in the music business. They gave me a kick-start to my music career."John Montalbano, Bassist
"A&R Unlimited, and more importantly Joann Gullo, have brought our music career to the next level. We would not be where we are today without them, and it's only the beginning of long and successful career together." -Of Fate & Chance
"A&R Unlimited has given me a reason to believe in the music business again" -Doug Gordon, The Doug Gordon Band
"We teamed up with A&R Unlimited back in 2008, they lined up a whole tour for us in New York, something we were struggling to do, being in Australia. It worked out great, picked up alot of fans and contacts along the way.” -Torch Le Monde, Sydney,
"A&R Unlimited is an unbeatable source that can take your band out of the local bars and put you under the spotlight of stages only your dreams could create, with an audience that most people would kill to play in front of. Their effort not only exceeds their amazing capabilities; while turning your love of music into a career.” -Darryl Petrone, Stabbing Eden
“A&R Unlimited has done something for me that nobody else had done… they actually listen to my needs. My music was heard by record labels within a matter of days. I have received a movie production deal, and am now working with well known artists because of A&R Unlimited's efforts. I want to thank A&R Unlimited for getting me there.”
"As a national touring musician my team and I are always looking for new partners in terms of music licensing and other opportunities. A&R Unlimited is working with us through our detailed discovery process, providing us with all of the information we need. They have more opportunities then any of their competitors on multiple fronts in terms of publishing and licensing to feedback from actual industry executives. Since signing with them, many doors have been opened towards all of my upcoming goals. Most importantly, they have been involved almost daily in giving us assistance and advice on which opportunities are best suited for my unique style. We are very pleased with our choice to go with A&R Unlimited."
"A&R Unlimited provides indispensable aids for independent musicians and bands, including hot business leads and avenues to contact key people in the industry, who would be unreachable without their service."
"A&R Unlimited has been a real pleasure to work with. The services and real items they offer, and the client roster you are able to choose from, is top notch. The best part is that they are as serious about our music as we are. If you want to take your music to the next level you can't go wrong with A&R Unlimited."
"A&R Unlimited are very quick to reply my millions of questions and are very professional in their advice."
“A&R Unlimited is my link to the music industry! I love the direct contact I have with their 5-star executive team and the variety of membership opportunities available to help get my music to where it needs to go. A&R Unlimited gives my music the exposure it is ready for!”
“Ambitious artists are presented with vague opportunities for advancement constantly, but very few companies can actually deliver the level of networking and contacts that A&R Unlimited provides. The possibilities and services are clearly stated and offered, and as a business owner, I feel confident in joining the staff to make headway for fast-tracking my career.”
“A&R Unlimited is doing a great job in preparing us for a future career in the music industry.”
"With all the shady dealers and misinformation in the music industry, A&R Unlimited really shines through and backs the artists they work with"
“We highly recommend A&R Unlimited to any musician. They have been extremely helpful to us with advice regarding the music business and we have met some great contacts through them as well. A&R Unlimited is NOT one of those fly by night companies trying to steal innocent bands money with promises they don’t keep. Trust us, we have dealt with those companies in the past and have lost thousands of dollars. If you want to take your music career to the next level, A&R Unlimited will get you there. These guys are the real deal!”
"We feel very happy & confident about A&R Unlimited because with us being fairly new clients, they have been VERY easy to contact and EXTREMELY vocal & helpful in their advice. They have helped me in picking out key marketable music & photographs used for the CD compilation & my member web page; and have been very aggressive with moving things along as to provide all the services necessary to aid us in our goals of becoming “visible” to the various music industry executives! Much thanks to EVERYONE, especially Mr. Paul Michael, for believing in me, my music, and for all his support for Tony & me!"
"We were doing all the right things, playing 150+ gigs a year, building our fan base and selling CDs but in the back of our minds we knew there would come a time when we would need help to take Brett's music to the next level. Enter A&R Unlimited. We received a call from Scott Kuchler. Immediately we tested him to see if he had indeed listened to Brett's music (he passed). Then a wonderful discussion about what A&R Unlimited could do for us ensued. After the call, we jumped o n the internet to check if all he said about A&R Unlimited's industry connections was true. To our pleasant surprise, it was. We joined and Brett was offered the July 2009 featured artist of the month spot – our website hits jumped 30%. Brett's song ‘Born Too Late' is included in A&R Unlimited's Compilation CD to be released soon. These were all great opportunities but the best part was being connected directly with record labels like Virgin, Breaking Records and 00:02:59, ones that we alone would never have been able to reach, who took the time to earnestly give us invaluable feedback, critiques and tips to help us along. A&R Unlimited has been the best bang for our buck we've had so far."
"As a new member, I became quickly confident that I had made a good decision to join A&R Unlimited because of the excellent person-to-person care I received during the enrollment and set-up phase. My first enrollment contact, was full of good counsel in choosing a song for the compilation CD. And throughout the web page set-up phase, which Jackie steered me through, my questions were always promptly answered. On my first review of the member webpage, I saw that I needed a possibly major change to my member page. Jackie was very supportive of my request for the change, and accomplished it amazingly quickly. A&R Unlimited has a "can do" attitude and is very supportive of the artist. Now I can't wait to see what results I'll get from my membership."
“I’ve known the founder of A&R Unlimited for roughly 10 years and during that time, they have always had one mission – to help independent artists. They are very competent in many facets of the music business and have such extensive relationships that they become a huge asset to anyone’s career. Couple that with their genuine love for the music and everyone wins! Their Artists “Come First” philosophy is the same as ours (ReverbNation) and is why we will continue to work together for a long time to come.”
“With the evolution of music in today’s society, A&R Unlimited will and can help artists achieve their full potential with understanding of what labels are looking for with upcoming talent and the future of the music industry.”
"A&R Unlimited is the perfect tool for artists to get the perspective of the right person in the industry on their music."
"A&R Unlimited is a great way for artists to get constructive feedback from industry professionals. It also serves as a great resource in finding possible talent that we may not otherwise find."
“A&R Unlimited is an incredible resource because it allows artists to bounce their music off people in the industry and get honest feedback. Plus I am always hoping the next big thing will come across my desk and A&R Unlimited allows me the chance to find that talent and work with these artists.”
“A&R Unlimited allows us to check out artists outside of Nashville and also expose us to other styles of music. Even though we are from Nashville, we are more than just country. Three of the five Grammy nominated Rock artists were from Nashville. A&R Unlimited gives us the opportunity to find new music that we would not normally be exposed to.”
“A&R Unlimited is an invaluable resource to new artists and songwriters. It offers the real inside keys to get to the music industry and get that direct feedback and expert advice on their music and career all in one place - by some of the best industry veterans!”
“A&R Unlimited provides me the opportunity to discover the up and coming artists/songwriters without leaving my desk and at the same time an educational portal to the artists/musicians to hone their
craft with our feedback.”
“A&R Unlimited is a great way for indie bands to get out there, in front of the executives in the music industry.”
"A&R Unlimited is an incredibly powerful tool for artists wishing to gain one-on-one exposure and advice from industry professionals that would not be available to them otherwise."
“A&R Unlimited is a great new way for inspiring singer/songwriters to be seen and heard. I look forward to watching the growth of A&R Unlimited.”
“A&R Unlimited allows artists to engage in 1 on 1 contact with music industry executives while in their developmental phase, which gives it tremendous value to the artist. It also allows us to interact with musicians in ways we normally would not be able to.” -William Daniels, Creative Manager for Film, TV and Advertising, Bug Music Publishing
"A&R Unlimited is a terrific resource for music professionals seeking new bands. So far in my experience working with the company I been shown nothing but exceptional professionalism from their staff and solid and distinctive artistry from their pool of talent."
"Completing critiques for A&R Unlimited has been quite an eye-opening experience for me. It has really forced me to listen to songs in a totally different way. I love focusing on a particular piece of music so intensely, and then taking the time to dissect the song to figure out what I feel works and what doesn't. I hope that my critiques are helpful to the artists... because I know that the process of completing a critique is beneficial to me, as well."
“To Sum it up…A&R Unlimited is a GREAT resource that empowers independent artists.”
"A&R Unlimited is a great new tool for finding quality Artists."
“The customers I want to reach all under one roof. How much easier can it get?”
“Participating in this conference is a necessity.”
“I found this event a totally enlightening experience. I met so many interesting and talented people that it confirmed my beliefs in being an independent label as well as a distribution owner in today’s market.”
“This unique conference was a fine event. It seemed different from the other industry conferences I have attended in the past. What separated it from others was the diverse opinions amongst the panelists and the excitement from the audience.”
“I really had a great time. The Whole event was filled with tons of industry people. I finally met a bunch of colleagues I always knew existed, however, now after this conference, they are my friends…I felt like we were able to make a difference in a musician’s life – right there! Instead of just telling people what they can do to further their careers, we were actually able to guide them to the next step…the quantity and quality of new people and contacts I met has helped me in my daily responsibilities.”
“After thirteen years of experience, it was great to see an event like this. It was the first time I saw an audience that enthusiastic.”
“This event was a conference that truly distinguished itself from other industry conferences. The panel discussion felt more like a forum designed to help developing artists learn about how a major record label really functions.”
“A wonderful networking expo for the music industry.”
“An excellent way to get exposure in your area and meet with musicians face to face. It was a well-organized event. Congratulations!”
“We would personally like to thank you for all that was accomplished for us during the conference. Everyone had a great time and got re-energized at the after party at Planet Hollywood. The whole atmosphere and employees were excellent to us.”
“I would like to thank you again for contacting me regarding this event. My wife and I had a great time, and I was fortunate enough to meet a lot of great people. I learned a great deal from the panelists and look forward to attending again in the future.”
“I highly recommend and support attending this event. It’s definitely time well spent.”
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