COMBO – The Colorado Music Business Organization

Buyer Beware|

[This email was sent to one of our members who questioned it’s authenticity. We responded that it looked like a “phishing scam” to us. See below as to why.] From: Atlantic Artist development artistdevelopmentatlantic@gmail.com | Date: | Subject: ATLANTIC ARTIST DEVELOPMENT 2026 | To: [Our COMBO member]

Warm greetings from Atlantic Records.
Following a recent A&R review of emerging talent across key markets, your work was identified as demonstrating notable originality, artistic direction, and long-term development potential. As a result, we would like to formally extend a confidential invitation for your consideration.

You have been shortlisted for participation in our Emerging Artist Development Program (2026 Cycle) — a selective, one-year initiative supported by Atlantic Records’ internal development resources and strategic industry partnerships.
This program is structured to provide:

  • Comprehensive artist development and brand positioning
  • Professional content production and release planning
  • Strategic industry exposure and network access

Please note that participation is limited and subject to a final review process to ensure alignment with our creative, professional, and commercial standards.
Detailed information regarding program structure, expectations, and legal terms is included in the attached documentation. We encourage you to review these materials carefully.

Should this opportunity align with your current career objectives, kindly confirm your interest by replying to this email at your earliest best.

We look forward to the possibility of working together.

Kind Regards,
Artist Development & Partnerships
Atlantic Records

[3Things to watch for: What is the email address? (This one is NOT from Atlantic Records); Look it over but don’t sign anything; and if they ask for money up front, RUN in the other direction].

We did a Google search for “Atlantic Records Artist Development & Partnerships and it turned up an interesting description which indicated that this may be somewhat legitimate. However, the above advice still holds.

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