Music
Two or three representative tracks, including the priority release or project.
MANAGEMENT PAGE 6 — EXPLORATORY INTERVIEW
Before a proposal, we test the fit
The exploratory interview is a structured conversation between Input Record and a selected artist. It is used to verify the project, understand expectations and decide whether a responsible partnership can be proposed.
Format Video call or meeting
Length Approximately 45–60 minutes
Access By invitation after application review
MANAGEMENT DIRECTORY
The interview is the sixth step
Use the directory to follow the complete management pathway or open the subject that matters to you.
01Overview & ApproachMission, principles and professional direction
02ServicesCareer, release and promotion support
03Working Models & PartnershipsFull, project or strategic collaboration
04ApplicationPresent the artist and the project
05Evaluation MethodSix criteria and a 100-point review
06Exploratory InterviewPreparation and structured conversation
07Decision MethodReview weighting and possible outcomes
08Collaboration ProposalScope, roles, timeline and financial model
09Agreement & OnboardingPublic explanation; private contract by invitation
COME PREPARED
What the artist should bring
The interview is more productive when the essential information is ready and consistent with the original application.
Direction
A clear explanation of the artist identity, audience and next 12-month objectives.
Current position
Release history, genuine audience data, active campaigns and current opportunities.
Team & agreements
Existing collaborators, distribution, label, publishing, management or other commitments.
Resources
Available time, realistic budget, completed assets and areas requiring outside support.
Questions
Questions about responsibilities, communication, costs, compensation and decision-making.
An artist may bring one manager, adviser, lawyer or authorized team representative. Do not share passwords, original identity documents or confidential master files during the first meeting.
PROFESSIONAL FRAMEWORK
Clear rules protect both parties
The meeting is exploratory. It allows both sides to exchange useful information without creating a management relationship before written terms are agreed.
Input Record contacts applicants selected after the application and evaluation stages.
Claims about rights, audience, budgets, agreements and opportunities must be accurate and verifiable.
Share only what is necessary for the review. Passwords and original identity documents are never required.
The meeting creates no representation, exclusivity, payment obligation or guarantee of a proposal.
MEETING AGENDA
A focused conversation, not an audition
10 min
Artist story and identity
Background, influences, values and long-term direction.
10 min
Music and priority project
Creative strengths, catalogue, release status and immediate needs.
10 min
Audience and market
Current listeners, authentic engagement, target markets and positioning.
10 min
Team, rights and resources
Ownership, agreements, collaborators, budget and operational capacity.
10 min
Partnership expectations
Roles, communication, boundaries, decision-making and measures of progress.
5–10 min
Questions and next steps
Open questions and confirmation of the review process.
INTERVIEW SCORE
Five questions guide the conversation
The interview is scored out of 100. The score records professional judgment consistently; it is not a popularity contest and does not guarantee a proposal.
Mutual strategic fit
Can Input Record genuinely contribute to the artist’s goals, and does the project fit the structure’s direction and capacity?
Clarity of objectives
Are the priorities specific, realistic and connected to a practical 12-month plan?
Trust & communication
Can both parties communicate honestly, handle disagreement and respect professional boundaries?
Operational feasibility
Are the timeline, team, budget, catalogue and required services workable?
Legal & commercial readiness
Are ownership, existing agreements, credits and business expectations sufficiently clear?
BEGIN WITH PAGE 4
The interview follows a successful application review
Artists who have not yet applied should first submit the management application. Selected applicants will receive an invitation directly from Input Record.