Q&A: Dan Parrott, Love & Disaster
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Manchester music’s movers and shakers give us their unique perspective on the best (and worst) of working with unsigned acts…
Dan Parrott, formerly of Channel M Music, is now head honcho for Love & Disaster, a new music and media company placing itself at the very heart of the Manchester music scene
Favourite Manchester bands: Dutch Uncles, Airship, Wu Lyf, Delphic, MAY68, Everything Everything
What’s the best way for unsigned bands to approach you?
Just a MySpace link will surfice – you can send them to [email protected]
How can they make an impression?
It couldn't be any more simple - write and record some new and exciting music. Anyone citing their influences as Oasis, The Happy Mondays, Stone Roses etc. aren't going to make a great introduction.
What’s you biggest bugbear when it comes to dealing with unsigned bands?
Bands over-hyping themselves and being unrealistic.
Top tip for unsigned bands:
Be humble, don't use random quotes from people like 'best band in the world'... just let your music do the talking. To be honest, if you’re good, record labels will find you.
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