Artist Testimonials

The following testimony has been given by artists and bands who have used, or are currently using the services of A&R Select. All testimony has been given voluntarily for no monetary compensation. Many artist testimonials are taken directly from our MySpace Page Comments: To see a complete list of testimonials and comments from our artist members, check out our MySpace page and click on "view all" comments.

My hour consultation with Jaime Feldman was an insightful and rewarding experience. As an independent recording artist wanting to gain some modern insight into the state of the major labels and where my music fits in - Jaime definitely delivered! I'll be looking forward to my next chat with Jaime. Rock on ;)

C.P.X. has had a great experience with A&R Select. They gave us some direction and focus to accomplish some goals we had, while making sure it was placed in our hands to do so. Anyone we have worked with, from our main man Joe Conte, to having our one on one consult recently with Jaime, has given us honest and supportive feedback. We're looking forward to continuing our relationship with A&R Select for a long time.

Finding Joe Conte and AR Select has taken my career as an Indie Artist to a much higher level. Joe's suggestions have help direct me to the places and people who matter the most. AR SELECT is a wonderful and helpful resource for indie artist.

This is Johnny G. String from The Scrappers. I would like to thank the A & R team for being so helpful. They have always been there when ever I needed them, through email or phone contact.

Whats up A&R! I am so amazed by what you guys are doing for indie music. You are shinning a light on a the path that I have been walking on in the dark for so long! Its so hard for indie artist like my self to get heard and you guys are bridging that gap from selling cd's out of my back pack and marketing my music by word of mouth to submitting my music to the masses with all the great outlets you have provided me! Thank you so much! I am so exited to see what happens next! - Thomas Kjorven
www.myspace.com/thomaskjorven

I just wanted to thank A&R select for blowing up my record, I am number 1 on muzoogle not only am I number 1 here our group has held the number 1 spot for 3 months thanks to Joe working very close with us. Let me start by saying we are currently on 8 different radio station and currently being reviewed, we have had many record companys contacted us but being apart of A&R select I trust what they have to say on indiechart.com we have taken number "1" 4 times, we have been on TV with Piper Pic we will air in Aug this year 2009 ya baby and once again thanks to A&R select Joe our agent. Also we went to America's Got Talent, after we did our campaign with A&R select we Blew up like for real ive never in my history ever had the response that I did with working with A&R select. You guy's mad rock for real. Then we started getting royalties payment from ASCAP. Well I had no idea how to put out my own record, untll I meet A&R select. I was contacted from a GR radio station in germany and they said that our song that they picked from A&R select were in full rotation and being played also at the college radio station as well as main stream radio, my mouth fell open and all I could say was thank you A&R select my songs are in full rotation. My life has totally change now that im apart of A&R select!! -Broken Hourglass

To be among this many great musicians is an honor. It's a great joy to be recognized by A&R Select as a viable musician. Thank you,=Pauli Rockwell

We here at Parvenu Music Group has gotten an overwhelming response To A&R Selects expertise. Being in the Upper Midwest we have had it tough to get to seen out here. A friend of a friend told us the Prince likes the site himself that A&R Select built my partner/artist Lil Buddy Mclain. Can't wait until the next phase starts, A&R Select, these guys are the future. Get in where you fit in!

Well, I know you guys got a lot of them but here goes another Thank You letter. Dudes over here in BLUENEVADA LAND just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate what you have done for our band. And THANK YOU for being real!!!!!!! We have had our share of paid artist development companies and most are scams or just plain not capable of what they promise. A&R SELECT follows through. We are very grateful. In addition to having our music reviewed in France, UK and the USA, we have also sent our CDs to several radio stations who contacted Us and requested the CD! These new opportunities came as a direct result of our publicity campaign through A&R Select. You guys also made us a commercial and put it on FM radio stations all over our home state. We will release another CD very soon and we're excited about what our future can bring with A&R Select helping us rise to greatness! So the reason I am so excited today is that BLUENEVADA was just featured on an "Unsigned Band Show" on a radio station in London, UK! The Internet version of that broadcast is also listened to in over 200 countries. They played two of our songs in the first 20 minutes of the 2 hour show and then I decided to take A&R Selects advice and get involved in maximizing our opportunities. So I got in the radio station chat room and the DJ said hello to me right away. She announced, live on the air that she was "chatting with Dusty from BLUENEVADA" in the chat room and then she talked more about us and said the band name on air like ten times. Then, she played our single "The Girl from Carolina" again to close the show and then she told me that she will feature us again on her show next week! WOW, that was great! Thank You! A&R Select is a super sweet, kick ass company!!!!!!! We look forward to working with you in the future and we wish you all the best! Ok, gotta go now, I need to check our iTunes/UK sales! :)
MySpace.com/bluenevada

"The Australia metal band Skintilla is very pleased to be part of the A&R Select team and since joining up with them earlier this year, our bands profile and awareness to a larger international audience has increased significantly, something that we could not have achieved by ourselves living here in Australia. Our 'Shedding Skin' EP has received a more than positive worldwide media response, through good rotational airplay and feature band segments on many North American online metal radio stations, with great DJ and listener feedback. The same response is also accruing through various online and printed metal magazines all helping to generate more traffic through our websites. Here are just some of the fantastic media quotes to date." -Skintilla

I have been with A&R Select for 2 years now and they have consistently been top notch in the quality of their artist services. Whether it is an insightful photo consultation or a well written bio, they take the time to really focus on the distinct details of your specific artist needs. Best Regards, Eddie Gumucio

"Hey guys, just leaving some love to those who have worked and pushed me so hard. Its been a long time coming, but its rad to say my music will be featured on MTV, thanks to all over your help. As artists we can only take our music so far. So to all at AnR Select, thank you for your faith and support in Gary Bender music. It means more than words can describe. Keep up the great work, and I'll continue to promote and push you to the best of my ability. Take care, and thank you once again.- Gary Bender"
-The Game Plan

I am a Christian music artist who has had trouble for many years on trying to get my music out to the general public. It seems like no one cared about my music, or the message my music has except for me. I finally found A & R select, and now my music is being played on many radio stations thanks to them, and now it’s getting more public support than ever. Thank you A & R select for caring about my music and helping me get it into as many ears as possible. God Bless LaJuan Christian Music Artist

"Thanks for the awesome radio promo! The voice over was top-notch, and the editing was excellent. I can't wait until the big music explosion!!"
-The Sound Position

"Thank you 'A & R Select' and thank you 'Rita' and Thank you 'Joe' for being such a strong part of my dream "
-Kevin S. Curphey

"Thank you tremendously for everything you are doing for me. You have not only made me a better artist, you have made me a wiser person. The press release you did for me was outstanding and the music review, music consultation, and image consultation helped me a lot. Thanks again and keep up the fantastic work! I look forward to continue working with you. :) Your friend,Donald Norris, Jr."
-Donald Norris Jr.

"Q: How do you know what’s REAL in the new digital world of music?
A: You don’t
That being said, let me say that the only thing I know so far is that the people at A&R are not out to just take your money, snap some pics download your CD and walk. Nope, they are real. Joe Conte, Miss Rita and the gang are real people, with real intentions to help the indie break into the real world. Now that my friends is why you should be investing with this group, simply put, I have put out a lot of money but A & R Select was the only real investment I’ve made so far. Don’t get lost, get real. When you join up with this group of talent, experience, advice and just great great people,you invest in your music career for real.Peace." -Alzada

"Thank U Rita, Mike, Joe, Andy...and all others yet to be met!! we are so happy and grateful to be working with THE BEST INDEPENDANT ARTISTS MARKETING PROMOTIONAL FIRM EVER!!! ONE..."
-SIRI DYAL

James from NEITHER here. A&Rselect has been the boost we were looking for. Our show offers, myspace friends, song plays and stats have jump with only 2 weeks of working with so far.

"Just wanted to say thanks to Miss Rita for the cool image consultation. I made the changes to the site as you suggested and will follow up with the other things for the photo shoot. As an up and coming artist, I have only good things to say about A&R. Thanks for the support A&R and I look forward to doing more business with you guys in the future." -Dimenzional Shift

"Hi folks! I appreciate all you do! Joe, Miss Rita and Shaun have all been wonderfully helpful. Thanks for the great service."
Best,
Tracy
-Tracy Jane Comer

"A&R Select can Really Make Things Possible!!" -Carlos Vargas

"Hey guys, we wanna shout out to Joe for getting us all set up, and Rita for a great image consultation! Thanks a lot!" -Apathy

"A Huge Sincere Thankyou to Andy,Joe,Stylist Rita Im so Proud to say im part of A&R Select...you all ROCK!!!"
-Thorbanger

"Hey just want to give some props to the publicity department for the bio they produced! It really helps to have an outside person who knows how to write specifically for this kind of thing work on such an important part of your image presentation. Looking forward to the next stage... thanks again!"
-Yoni

"Miss Rita!!! UUu RRaawkk! Thank uuu 4 takin so much time with me & ur enthuziasum,pointers,visionz all of it!! Im ssoo very grateful and inspired for all of ur effortz with me today!! Thank uuuu!"
-Apryl Hill

"Thanks so much Rita for all your help today for image consulting, and styling. Hopefully, its gonna be awesome. Also, thanks so much for all your compliments..."
-Saity

"Hey! Miss Rita's consultation was right on point. I think the info will also make a difference at our upcoming photo shoot. :O) Thanks!!"
-Havilah Tower

"Many thanks to A&R Select for all of the very professional advice. The people have all been very informative and Nice!! Sounds like they are really interested in helping! Special thanks to Miss Rita!"
-Robert Farmer

"You guys rock!! Wanna give a shout out to Joe. He was very helpful and we look forward to working with him. Here's to a bright future! "
Thanks again,
LR
-lyricroad

"Afternoon fine gentlemen and ladies. Big thanks to Joe for our great review. He gave us a greater understanding about where we excel and where we need to work and fine tune. Thank you for the honest review and comments!"
-The Common Men

"Hey guys, we wanna shout out to Joe for getting us all set up, and Rita for a great image consultation! Thanks a lot!"
-Apathy

"Thanks A&R!! Everyone there is "Top Notch" class act...very informative and helpful. We definitely will be looking forward to a long prosperous future with all of you :)"
XXOO
CATFIGHT
-Catfight!

"Hello everyone at A&R Select, just wanted to give you a shout out for all the great work and positive insight you give us consistently. Thanks Joe for getting me set up and being a friend as well. Thanks so much!! -Danny B."
-Decision Trance

"YO WHATS UP?! Just wanted to say hello and thank you for your help. Miss Rita, you are awsome!! Joe, you are awsome!! Aight, later."
-Jaimie Cole

"Just wanted to show my thanks to Joe for giving a great artist review. It was very helpful and I would definitley recomend AR Select to anyone with a passion & dream for music. Thanks Again!"
-Ricky London

"Many thanks to A&R Select for all of the very professional advice. The people have all been very informative and Nice!! Sounds like they are really interested in helping! Special thanks to Miss Rita!"
-Robert Farmer

"The music review was great. I'm ready to start the mastering process on a some songs, I'll be sending another submission in approx. a month and be posting songs for possible submissions on a regular. It's great to know your reps will make time out of their busy schedule to work around my busy schedule. Two thumbs up to Joe and the publicity Department. I got some fire comin' soon. Much Love. C"
-C-Silence

"Hey Guy's! thanx soo much for the Bio looks n sounds great! i just finished working on my new myspace and i'm in the studio as we speak working on some new songs! Glad to be on board! ~Keep The Music Goin'~"
-Joey D.

"To Mike,Rita,Joe & the whole crew at A&R Select thank you for all of your guiding assistance and support. It's wonderful to have a team so knowledgable and experienced behind me! Thank you and all my best."
-Daniel Ryan.

"Thanks for the awesome bio! It was nice to have someone else's input on my music. I'm almost ready to start the campaign. could not be doing this without your help. Let the legend begin.... ha! Thanks A&R "
-Dax Savage

This is Donna.R, and I would like to thank the people at A&R for giving me and my music a chance to be heard as well as providing the help I always needed to build myself as an artist. They're patient and friendly and are genuinely concerned with helping the artists they take on.

"Hey guys,
SKADEE would like to send a shout out to the A&R Select team and also the publicity Department for this great bio they wrote for us. with our input and theirs it is one amazing bio. Thanks guys and we appreciate the help.
Peace,
SKADEE
Louie V. WILLYMAN,J-WO,Matt,Anthony"
-Skadee

"Just wrapped up our first image consult... Went Great! Miss Rita had tons of great ideas, concepts, shotting ideas.... Lot's of exciting things for us to take advantage of! Thank you to her and the rest of the A&R Family! Take care and we'll talk to you all soon! Jeff- Drummer"
-Stranger Inside

"Hey A&R, glad to be a part of your music community. Thanks a million to the publicity deparment! I'm extremely impressed with the bio. You guys really came through for me. When I make it you're all Xander Stardust VIP! Rock'n'Roll"
-Xander Stardust

"We would like to thank A&R Select for working a great bio for our group. The staff has been great about communicating with our group and has kept us informed of many opportunities. We look forward to working with A&R Select on an on-going basis. Plumpah Humpah All Stars"
-PW Recordings - Plumpah Humpah All Stars

"What's up guys! Brian Morefield here stopping by to say hi, and thank you guys so much for helping me make my dreams come true! John has been great to me as well as everyone else. You guys really do smoke what you sell! And it's been well worth doing business with you guys! Thanks again for helping me get to my dreams, and moving mountains!"
-Brian Morefield

"You guys are fantastic! Amazing job on my bio! Wow... I am so excited to be a part of this! I don't even know what to say. The bio you guys wrote for me just made me speechless. Seriously. But anyways, I am way excited to find out what will come out of all of this. Thank you so much for including me!"
-Mimic of a Mind

"Thank you A & R Select for supporting Touch Thru Glass Productions and our artists. Special thanks to Rita for our fantasitc consultation, and to Michael for working through the technical stuff with me, and to Joe for everything you do! I also have to give you all a great big Thank You from Bleeding A Zombie !! You guys are awesome !!!"
-Touch Thru Glass

"Hey, you guys are awesome!! I really want to thank Joe, Miss Rita and the rest of the A&R Select family. I Love my new bio and after my consultations last night I must say I'm totally impressed with you all. I could feel the passion you have for what you do and I can't wait to see what happens next. Thank you so much!"
-Lethal

"IT WAS A PLEASURE WORKING WITH A&R SELECT YESTERDAY AND ALWAYS!!!RITA,MIKE,ALI,MARK,JOE U ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!XOXO ANGELES FROM ORGASMICAL"
-Orgasmical

"This company is badass. It's an honor to be working with you! still in the early stages but i know nothing but good will come of it. i know we seem weird as shit too hahahaha. anyways, thanks for being awesome! ~Brian and the rest of NP."
-Nightmare Prophecy

"Thank you so much Rita! Speaking with you was not only exhilarating but remarkably gratifying to know that there is someone out there who sees a musician for what they truly are and doesn't change who they should be, but amplifies what they can be, much love to you and thanks for the boost in confidence and the direction of my style... Keep smiling…Yours truly...Ron"
-Ronnie LeBlanc

"Hey!!!! great job guys, just got eighty submissions sent emails Busy checking the links out. Here's hoping. Cheers, Eurovox"
-Eurovox

"Hey guys...just posting a thanks to Mark and Shok for their help so far... If you haven't tried AR Select yet...what are you waitin' on??? ;)"
-7and5

All artist testimonials are taken directly from our MySpace Page Comments: To see a complete list of testimonials and comments from our artist members check out our myspace page.