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EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 1H

Inside the A&R Mind (with Farnell Newton)

from 52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast · host Dave Kropf

In this episode, I’m joined by trumpeter, educator, and Marmoset A&R lead Farnell Newton for a conversation that tackles some of the biggest pain points composers face in the sync world. We talk about what actually catches an A&R rep’s ear, why organization and deliverables matter just as much as great writing, and how real human performances still rise above the noise in an AI-heavy landscape.Plus, we listen to a new Indie Pop/EDM cue!Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/PGCTF-s3eYEhttps://farnellnewton.comhttps://www.instagram.com/farnellnewtonFarnell's Book on Sync - https://syncyoursound.com Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.comIt's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams,  cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

In this episode, I’m joined by trumpeter, educator, and Marmoset A&R lead Farnell Newton for a conversation that tackles some of the biggest pain points composers face in the sync world. We talk about what actually catches an A&R rep’s ear, why organization and deliverables matter just as much as great writing, and how real human performances still rise above the noise in an AI-heavy landscape. Plus, we listen to a new Indie Pop/EDM cue! Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.b...

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