Do Record Companies Still Listen To Demo "Tapes"?

Question

What I mean is, do they still listen to actual cassettes?

Answer 1

Tapes? not so much anymore, they probably lean more towards Cd's and live performances. Get involved with a battle of the bands that will have A&R people there...you'll never see them, but they'll be there. Additionally, get the band a myspace

Answer 2

They more prefer cd format these days , but i'm sure if cassette was the only way to hear something that somebody submitted, somebody might get to hear it. Having said that , it better be something that is preceeded by a lot of buzz and hype, even then they usually give it 3 seconds and if they don't like it it gets tossed. Those A&R people get so busy listening to demos that it was common sometimes for them to have boomboxes mounted to bathroom stall walls at the label offices, just so they could give a quick listen while conducting "personal buisness".

Answer 3

As bad as today's music groups are today, I doubt record label A & R people listen to demos, much less pick bands with talent.

Answer 4

definately, but they typically don't even open unsolicited tapes. make sure you call first before sending a tape so yours doesn't end up in the trash with the hundreds of others

Answer 5

If you can reach the right person. Its possibly the A&R (artist & repertoir) person. Don't send the only copy since it will probably not be returned. Make several copies. Good luck!

Answer 6

i think they probably listen to demo CDs, yes.

Answer 7

I would think so. There is no law that has banned them lol.

Answer 8

i think so

Answer 9

i think so