EP #29 - Nathan Barley Phillips (A&R @ Nuclear Blast Records / SharpTone Records)

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Nathan Barley Phillips, who is Senior A&R for Nuclear Blast Group (Nuclear Blast Records / SharpTone Records).We talk about what A&R is, how Barley got into the industry, his time running Basick Records, what he looks for when scouting and signing a band, advice for those wanting to get a job in A&R, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay in the loop. A new episode will be released every Thursday.You can also check out and pick up some merch, and subscribe to our Patreon subscription service to get access to new episodes early.Visit www.itsnotaphase.co.uk for more info.PODCASTEMAIL: [email protected]: @inappodcastINSTAGRAM: @inappodFACEBOOK: @inappodcastZACH REDRUPTWITTER: @zachredrupINSTAGRAM: @zachredrupTIKTOK: @zachredrupNATHAN BARLEY PHILLIPSTWITTER: @iambarley INSTAGRAM: @iambarleyTIKTOK: @barleymanNUCLEAR BLAST RECORDSTWITTER: @nuclearblastINSTAGRAM: @nuclearblastrecordsTIKTOK: @nuclearblastrecordsSHARPTONE RECORDSTWITTER: @sharptonerecsINSTAGRAM: @sharptonerecsTIKTOK: @sharptonerecsMUSIC: 'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired ViolenceSend the podcast a messageSupport the show