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One of the absolute joys of what I do as AnRGirl—m One of the absolute joys of what I do as AnRGirl—mentoring, championing, and advocating for my artist clients—is watching their dreams and bucket-list goals become reality.

There is nothing quite like seeing those milestones happen and knowing I had a hand in connecting the dots.

Susan G and I had been working together for several months when she shared one of her bucket-list dreams with me: to perform at a club in New York City.

Well, I just had to help make that happen, because when I believe in an artist and see an opportunity, “no” is rarely where the conversation ends.

I had introduced Susan to my friend Rob Schwartz of WHO?MAG Distribution, distributed through Sony Orchard, for the distribution of her remix single, “Spin.”

Then a few weeks later Rob let me in on something exciting. He was putting together the very FIRST DistroFest NYC, during New York Music Month in June 2026, with SPIN Magazine as  a presenting partner.

Susan had a song called Spin.
SPIN Magazine was presenting.
New York City was on her bucket list.

This had to happen.

So I called my friend Rob, who I have a great working relationship with, and pitched Susan for Distro Fest. That relationship helped make it happen. Thank you, Rob!

She joined the lineup of 21 artists performing that night at DROM on the Lower East Side, and she absolutely lit up that room.🔥😎

Her performance was stunning and captivating, showcasing her voice, songwriting, and vibe.

I watched her set with SPIN Magazine executive Jason Perl, who was completely impressed. Soon after, I introduced them.

From that introduction stemmed an amazing opportunity for Susan to have a beautiful piece in SPIN Magazine, and it led to a partnership with them.

This is what AnRGirl takes pride in—advocating for artists, creating artist development opportunities and playing that connector role that makes it happen.  Their successes are my successes. My long time experience and network of trusted colleagues contribute to knowing what to do, how to do it and who to know.

Congratulations, Susan G, on accomplishing your bucket-list goal and your iconic SPIN Magazine appearance!!!✨️😊👏
What does it mean to get your music distributed? # What does it mean to get your music distributed? #TONIGHT #September 21. 2026 AnRGirl goes live on @tiktok at 9 pm ET with guest Rob Schwartz - owner of @whomag Distribution and TV AND he is owner of Distrofest. Rob is also a Governor of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Recording Academy aka the Grammys. Join us tonight as we discuss the criteria for releasing good, quality music as an independent artist. We will talk about Rob's next major Distrofest event. Find out where and when. #makeithappen #musicismylife #musiciansoftiktok
@ozzyrockstarismyname doing his "Strutter" walk. @ozzyrockstarismyname doing his "Strutter" walk.

#Mascot 
#musicismylife 
#anrgirlapproved
Happy Anniversary to the one who is my rock in the Happy Anniversary to the one who is my rock in the very fluid and airy realm of the music business.  @richw1027 you are the light house in all the bright sunny days and the stormy seas as I navigate the journey of this long standing career and passion of the music business. Thank you for taking the 18 hour round trip flights to a client's concert, drives across states to do live stream meet and greets, radio station visits, and MLB office visits (I know I didn't have to twist your arm on that one!)

This man hears about it all! The wins, challenges, projects, colleagues, collaborations, egos, supporters, and haters...yes, we all have them.🙄

The first time he met me, I was coming off a private jet at a small local airport. I grew up in a town with no traffic lights, surrounded by cornfields, and from a family of modest means. I always like reaching for the stars. You are one of them 😘✨️

#happyanniversary
What is it like from a talent buyer's side of book What is it like from a talent buyer's side of booking artists at venues. Get the inside perspective on this Monday Night Music Biz Talk with AnRGirl and her guest Promoter/Talent Buyer Joe Amabile of Vertigo Entertainment. August 24th 9 pm ET live from Artie's in Frenchtown, NJ
#musiciansontiktok 
#tour 
#clubs 
#anrgirlapproved @vertigoentertainment @tiktoklive_us @whiskeyandroses8
How much time should a music artist give a talent How much time should a music artist give a talent buyer to get back to them? When does an artist follow up on epk pitch sheet for a live show? What does a promoter expect the music artist to do to have a successful turnout? How do es an artist get asked to play again?

Join me on August 24th episode 80 of Monday Night Music Biz Talk with AnRGirl at 9 pm ET tiktoklive. Promoter/Talent buyer Joe Amabile of Vertigo Entertainment will share valuable tips!!!
Link in the bio.

#anrgirlapproved #musiciansontiktok #tour
I learned a new term this week from one of my musi I learned a new term this week from one of my music artist clients - "Urban Sprawl". This is the process of a major city spreading to the next town and the cornfields (farmlands) becoming obsolete in the region as the development of single family housing and shopping plazas consume them. @powertakeoffband are a pop punk band from the rural area of Madison, WI and two of the members are seeing this first hand as descendants of a multi-generational family farming business that started in 1939. 

This resonates with me having been raised in a small town with our home right at the edge of cornfields and a family ancestry of ownership of 100s of acres in Martins Creek, PA and out by New Tripoli, PA. Today the team that I have placed around the band was busy promoting the release of their new single "Cornfields at Midnight" produced by the talented Chuck Alkasian at Pearl Sound Studios.

Take a listen. The band and team appreciate the support of streams on your favorite streaming platform. For my hometown friends, I know you can remember and appreciate the "fun" in cornfields at midnight. 😎🌽👀

#nowplaying🎧 
#buildtheteam
#artistdevelopment
Where's my money 💰? We talk about how to collect r Where's my money 💰? We talk about how to collect royalties on Monday Night Music Biz Talk with AnRGirl from time to time. Here's an opportunity to learn from the experts! Only $15 and you don't need to attend a conference to learn this. Get tix here 👇
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@mlc_us 
@aimp_national 
#anrgirlapproved 
#songwriter #musician
Friends and followers, I've been organically build Friends and followers, I've been organically building a community of artists and industry professionals on @tiktok for over a year as AnRGirl = A&R Talent Mentor. This week is the consecutive 76th episode of Monday Night Music Biz Talk with AnRGirl. Those of you who have known me for a long time know I've been actively using and exploring the different social media platforms as a component to artist development - what happens after the studio when the music is ready. I started with aol chat rooms and newsgroup forums in 1994. Each platform serves it purpose and has it's benefits. @instagram in my opinion has become an industry standard for measuring across the board artist to fan engagement while tiktok's live broadcast is a great opportunity for artists to showcase their live performance.

I am grateful for the decades of music business as a career for 38 years and the journey of experience. The one important thing I embrace is we are always a work in progress and growing no matter how much experience or how much we may excel in one area. Every day is another opportunity to try, to expand and keep it moving. 😊
#musicismylife #artistdevelopment #musicbiz #recordingstudio #musicpromotion
Finally coffee!!! In D.C. at @thedarcyhotel having Finally coffee!!! In D.C. at @thedarcyhotel having a four espresso shot Americano in the lobby after 48 hrs no caffeine and going on 30 minutes of sleep. 😮🙄🫠 The customer service here is incredible and sincere.🥰👏🙏

It has been an adventurous past two days.

I have more to post from NYC with artist development client @susangofficial at @whomag 's WHO?MAG TV Distrofest Industry event and artist showcase. 

From leaving music business event in NYC 11 pm to being in DC at 8 am. Now enjoying a chill moment with my pup Ozzy in the lobby of this fantastic hotel. He is living up to his name "the disruptor". They are a dog friendly hotel and welcoming to them like a guest. ☕️🥰

Thank you for the wonderful hospitality Marisse, Karina and DJ.🙏👏

##makeithappen #musicismylife
When you're walking down Houston on to the event a When you're walking down Houston on to the event and run in to your artist development client that you haven't met in person yet...#perfecttiming.

Let's goooo! @whomag #Distrofest #nyc

Thank you to Tatiana for the refreshing tasty spritzes at Bar Bianchi. 
#musicbiz #musicismylife 

Now playing: "Spin" by artist Susan G.
Rest in peace, Clive Davis. The music industry has Rest in peace, Clive Davis. The music industry has lost an icon. As an A&R executive myself, I’ve always had immense respect for Clive’s extraordinary instinct for talent—his ability to discover, cultivate, and support the humans who carry it.

I never had the opportunity to work with him directly, but I did meet and speak with him at a Grammy party or two. I took this photo at the Sony Grammy party in 2014. That's Clive with a music artist client @agnezmo I was managing at the time and who I secured a record deal for at Sony with music executive Jolene Cherry and then President of Sony Music Entertainment Worldwide Doug Morris. 

I was fortunate to absorb some of his wisdom during my time as an A&R Executive at Capitol Records, reporting to and being mentored by Roy Lott, who served as Clive’s right-hand man for 19 years at Arista before taking the helm at Capitol.

🎶🙏
Just show up! I say it over and over again. I am o Just show up! I say it over and over again. I am on a mini vacation girls getaway with my 82-year-old mother and my sister in Atlantic City. I have not been able to make one of these trips in the 10 years or so that they've been doing it because I'm always traveling for work or involved in some volunteer organization that doesn't allow for me to get here. This year it worked out and I made it a point to choose being here with them. However I showed up for my 70th consecutive TikTok live Monday Night Music Biz Talk with AnRGirl live from Borgata in Atlantic City. Tune in. EVERY Monday night 9 pm ET @anrgirl on tiktok.
Are you a music artist looking for direction in th Are you a music artist looking for direction in the music business? Yes, there is so much you need to know when recording your music, releasing it and building a brand. Tonight on my 69th consecutive Monday Night Music Biz Talk with AnRGirl @tiktok live broadcast, we welcome music industry maven @fionabloom. We will banter and talk about the details needed when you're releasing music and building your music artist brand.

I created AnRGirl over 23 years ago when I left my VP of A&R position at Capitol Records. At that time, I had witnessed how much more the labels were looking for the artist to have developed on their own. I've been in the business 38 years working with artists and have been mentored by some of the most iconic, successful Music Executives in the game.
Reflecting on major label corporate days at Capito Reflecting on major label corporate days at Capitol Records in Hollywood, CA. View from one of a few windows of my office 😎 Some of the best years of my career. So many things have changed in the music business since then. #grateful #musicismylife #anrgirlapproved #musicbiz
#NYC for NY Music Month conference at NYU Skirball #NYC for NY Music Month conference at NYU Skirball Center with my dear friend music biz maven Jamie Roberts. Enjoyed the What's on the Docket: The Legal Issues to Watch + What Most People Miss panel that my music biz attorney Robert Celestin and biz friend attorney Joyce Dollinger spoke on. Then networked,  had productive meetings creating opportunities for my artist clients and AnRGirl followers. Excited for Rob Schwartz/WHO?MAG Distrofest June 25th that artist client Susan G will be on! and...no conference is complete without spending time catching up with Lou Plaia! 
All in one day!
#musicismylife #nymm ##musicbiz
@madein_ny @shira_gans I'm #ready to network and c @madein_ny @shira_gans I'm #ready to network and check out the music business panels at New York Music Month @nyuskirball with music biz maven friend @metalflack2 . Looking forward to listening to my long time friend and entertainment attorney @bobcelestin and colleague friend @jsydnee on the 1 :20 pm panel What's on the Docket: The Legal Issues to Watch + What Most People Miss 🔥🔥🔥

Artists, get yourself a GREAT attorney!
#musicbiz #education #musicismylife
Remembering the Fallen Heroes who made the ultimat Remembering the Fallen Heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Be mindful on Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🙏
Thank you to friends, colleagues and artists for s Thank you to friends, colleagues and artists for supporting AnRGirl. Today is my birthday. It's been a day of reflection of everything life encompasses. I'm grateful for this journey in the music business and all of you who have been and are a part of it. #justshowup for yourselves and stay motivated. God bless. 😘 #musicismylife #anrgirlapproved
I cried. I laughed. I got angry. I smiled. I miss I cried. I laughed. I got angry. I smiled. I miss him. #michaeljackson 

Go see this. The performances and acting is #fantastic .
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