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What Happens After the A&R Review? You finally receive the A&R feedback. You open the report. Some comments make you smile. Others make you stop

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Why Good Songs Still Get Forgotten  A song can be good and still be forgotten.  It can have a beautiful melody, thoughtful lyrics, a strong

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