When it comes to record labels, what does A&R stand for?

Answer 1

Artist and repertoire (A&R for short) is a music industry term that refers to the division of a record label that is responsible for scouting and developing talent. The A&R department is the link between the recording artist/act and the record label, and is often required to handle contractual negotiations, find songwriters and record producers for the act, and schedule recording sessions.

One of the A&R department's main jobs is sorting through the plethora of demo tapes sent by hopeful musicians to the label. A&R departments typically only accept solicited demos, or ones from business contacts with which they are familiar.

In some more artistic record labels, creativity is encouraged and songwriting and record producing is done by the artists.

Answer 2

Artists and Repertoire ( focuses on the personality and development as potential or established artists as celebrities and bankable "product"). Must be a cool job to have but I wouldn't (couldn't) do it for one day!