Joe and David Stark are Baby Bee

Hope you’re on this one… Word on the street is that the recent EP by Louisiana artist Baby Bee has been perking label A&R ears recently. The Andrew Brightman-managed sibling duo teamed up with studio whiz Dave Cobb (Jamey Johnson, Secret Sisters, Waylon Jennings) and renowned producer Mark Neill, better known for his production of The Black Keys’ Bothers LP. The recording blends influences of Little Richard fused with the White Stripes. Check out tracks “Shake That Tambourine” and “Sugar Bee.” Listen at Soundcloud: http://snd.sc/rAO0uH

Andrew Brightman / Brightman Music

“… now A&R people are more used to hearing finished masters, things that are ready to put out…” (Read Q&A)

Bill Armstrong & Joe Sib / SideOneDummy Records

“Ultimately, I think the future label model is one that’s lean and can move quickly, but still be competitive on a big level.” (Read Q&A)

Jason Reynolds / MySpace Records

“I don’t really know how much awareness there is in the music business community as to what we do; which is fine.  I guess now they’ll probably all find out won’t they?” (Read Q&A)

Damon Booth & Tom DeSavia / Notable Music Publishing

“I think in general, publishers are in a great position in this climate. If they can be smart about their role, they can help an artist do anything they want to do.” (Read Q&A)

Eric Garland / BigChampagne

“…10 years ago our idea was to provide insight, analysis and measurement in this space that companies like Nielsen have always provided offline. Somebody has to do that online and we should be that company. We’re still here and basically that’s still the mission.” (Read Q&A)

Missy Worth / Artistic License Mgmt

“I’ve learned that a band has to have conviction and a viewpoint, if they don’t have that then no one knows what they are working towards. This all begins and ends with the band and their songs and their story and we all need to remember that.” (Read Q&A)