Amisha Sarkar
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
My work begins with the voice. I listen for tone, soul, and the indescribable feeling that sets an artist apart. I discover distinctive voices early and help shape the music, visuals, and storytelling that define their artististic identity. This is my life's work and the center of my creative purpose.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, A&R
Warner Music Canada
Los Angeles, California
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Leveraged expertise and a strong U.S. music industry network to advise the Canadian label on international strategy and expansion, increasing external partner confidence and driving the relevance of the roster.*
- Closed a series of recording, distribution, and joint venture agreements with sought after artists, producers, and managers, strengthening WMC’s presence within competitive creative circles.
- Led the signing of Eli Brown for WMC’s first producer joint venture - a major strategic win given his contributions to Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR albums, his role within the OVO ecosystem, and his influence in developing credible talent such as Ryan Douglas.
- Curated culturally relevant promotional strategies designed to bridge and amplify artists across the Canadian, Indian, and U.S. markets.
- Shaped records and provided creative direction for a diverse set of artists, including Roderick Porter, Maria Therese, Vaughn, and Jonita Gandhi, guiding their artistic identity and product development.
Songwriter (Published)
WOA/Sony ATV
Los Angeles, California
05.2020 - Current
- Signed to Work of Art Publishing in 2020, contributing to more than 150 million streams through emotionally driven, tone focused records crafted in close collaboration with artists including Audrey Mika.
Founder & CEO
TRST. RCRDS
Los Angeles, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Developed and executed artist development strategies that have driven over 1.5 billion streams globally and launched breakthrough careers from ground zero for artists such as Audrey Mika, Dhruv, Alicia Creti, Ash Leone, and Slush Puppy.
- Recruited specific top key industry players to join core artist teams early in their development stage through relationships rooted in shared vision and belief.
- Negotiated innovative deal structures and cultivated key partnerships with major entities including RCA, Atlantic, Warner Chappell, Pulse, Disruptor, WME, CAA, and Wasserman.
- Led curation for promotion strategies and collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute high-impact creative activations, including photoshoots, interviews, live performances, and specific campaigns such as the Audrey Mika Spring 2021 Global GARAGE campaign and the Alicia Creti MOMENTUM episode for Sony Electronics.
- Cultivated an environment that empowers talent to excel both creatively and commercially.
A&R Consultant
The Heavy Group
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Consulted across Heavy Group’s roster as an A&R partner, contributing song evaluation, creative direction, and collaborator curation to help shape early artist development.
- Utilized streaming data to track progress and identify emerging talent opportunities within the market landscape.
Creative Strategist
Bebe Rexha
Los Angeles, CA
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Personally hired by Bebe Rexha as an external creative adviser on her album Bebe, offering perspective on songs, collaborators, sonic identity, and narrative choices. Worked closely with SALXCO, Warner Records, and BMG Publishing to support alignment across the team and deepen fan connection through intentional storytelling and digital platforms strategy.
Advisor, Talent Partnerships & Community Strategy
Chalk App
Los Angeles, CA
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Recruited by hit songwriter and creative executive Savan Kotecha for my combined perspective as a songwriter and artist manager to advise on Chalk’s talent strategy, creative community development, and early stage talent initiatives.
- Brought emerging artists, songwriters, producers, and creative executives onto the platform, activating a high quality early community to help define Chalk’s creative culture.
- Guided talent on using Chalk’s tools to deepen fan connection, build longevity, and turn listeners into superfans.
- Co-hosted educational live sessions with Savan to mentor developing creatives and expand creator and platform engagement.
- Provided crucial feature and UI/UX feedback to the product development team to ensure an enhanced user experience tailored specifically for the music community.
Skills
Talent discovery across emerging artist communities
Artist relations and development
Sonic and visual creative direction
Extensive industry relationships (artists, writers, producers, A&Rs, managers, curators)
Understanding of US and global music ecosystems
Cross-functional collaborative execution
Digital fluency and audience strategy
Tour management and live development
Timeline
Director, A&R
Warner Music Canada
01.2023 - 12.2025
A&R Consultant
The Heavy Group
01.2023 - 09.2023
Creative Strategist
Bebe Rexha
11.2021 - 01.2023
Songwriter (Published)
WOA/Sony ATV
05.2020 - Current
Advisor, Talent Partnerships & Community Strategy
Chalk App
04.2020 - 12.2020
Founder & CEO
TRST. RCRDS
01.2019 - Current