From Discovering INXS to Finding Global Hits — Kim Frankiewicz

Send us Fan Mail How are global hits discovered—and who spots greatness before everyone else does? In this episode of She Creates Noise, Sarah sits down with Kim Frankiewicz, winner of the Seymour Stein Global A&R Award and EVP of Worldwide A&R at Concord Music Publishing, to discuss how talent is discovered, developed, and sustained in today’s borderless music industry. From early roots in Australia and formative years connected to INXS to signing writers across multiple continents, Kim shares why songs, character, and long-term vision matter more than hype. We talk global trends, K-pop, Afrobeats, AI, leadership, and what separates one-hit moments from lasting careers. If you want to know more about: how global hits are found music publishing and songwriter careers K-pop, Afrobeats, and worldwide trends what A&R really looks for building careers instead of one-hit moments AI and the future of music women leading in the industry how introverts can lead successfully A rare insider conversation with one of the most respected global talent executives in music. If you care about artist development, music publishing, and the future of A&R in a global, AI-tinged landscape, this conversation will reset your compass. https://www.instagram.com/kimfrankiewicz/ Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Many thanks to Anne Tello for her vocals on the theme song and to our sponsor 'Heard City'. Check out https://www.shecreatesnoisepodcast.com for more episodes featuring women who power the music industry. https://www.shecreatesnoise.com/ https://www.sarahnagourney.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecreatesnoise/ https://www.instagram.com/glassbeatmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheCreatesNoise Email: [email protected]