(antiMusic) A rather disturbing message was posted to Punkbands over the weekend. The message was an open call for college interns to man the label's A&R department. Yes, A&R is now apparently in the hands of interns instead of seasoned musicians which really does explain so much of current music! We figure that the originator of said message may have failed middle school geometry due to the fact that they think Los Angeles and San Francisco are in the same region as well as Portland and Seattle (though 175 miles is pretty close in comparison to the 400 miles that separate LA and SF). We have no idea if this is legit or not since they use a "free email" account but here is the message: Mercury Records is currently seeking A&R interns for the upcoming Fall 2007 semester. Interns will partake in a variety of activities including new music research, talent scouting, and attending local showcases. Candidates must possess good communication skills and have the ability to attend local shows. This is a hands-on internship and a great stepping-stone into the music industry. Only eager candidates need apply, as this is a highly competitive internship.
We are looking for students who are eligible to receive school credit and live in the following markets: New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Seattle/Portland, Chicago, Los Angeles/San Francisco, Nashville, Orlando, Dallas/Austin Please send resumes and cover letters to: mercury.intern@gmail.com with "Fall 2007" in the subject.
