Two Years and Counting

Two years. That’s how long it’s been since the Revivalists released their fantastic song “Wish I Knew You.” The song was relased in May of 2015, and a year later in 2016 it hit number one on the Adult Alternative charts. A month ago it hit number one on the Alternative chart. Two years after…

Announcing Panther Creek

I’ve started a new artist management and consulting company, Panther Creek. I’m excited about helping artists reach their goals.   First signing is synth pop/alternative pop band Glass Mansions.   More to come. Feel free to reach out at jr at panthercreek dot co.

Summer 2017 Playlist

Here are some tunes that I am grooving to this summer. Really digging the New Respects.  

What Is Your Authentic Brand?

If there is one thing that I love about Atlanta, it’s the exploding tech and startup scene. On any given night of the week, you can find a meetup, lecture, class, or networking event around town. Most nights you have to choose because there are so many events. Switchyards recently held their fourth edition of…

Atlanta Record Label Fest to pump up the volume in 2016

The Atlanta Record Label Fest is back for its second year and in addition to some of the hottest record labels from the Big Peach, the annual festival will include labels from Athens and Savannah, Ga. Click here to read the full interview at Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Atlanta Record Label Fest Doubles Down

Launched last year by founder Juliett Rowe, Atlanta Record Label Fest was conceived as a means to celebrate and showcase local imprints by bringing them together with artists, industry professionals, and scene supporters in a show of community solidarity. It’s an opportunity for labels to sell and show off their merch, tout their artist rosters,…

Atlanta Record Label Fest kicks off this weekend at Aisle 5

A two-night celebration of Georgia’s indie record labels, and the faces behind the scenes The Atlanta Record Label Fest returns to Aisle 5 this weekend (Aug. 20-21) for two-days of local independent record labels showcasing their goods. Reps from Atlanta labels the Cottage Recording Co., Bear Kids Recordings, Working Class Music, Psych Army Intergalactic, Stickfigure,…

& The Beat Goes On | Music Hack Winners

September 5th kicked off Music Hack ATL, Atlanta’s very first Music Hackathon where music enthusiasts set out to find a solution for venue owners, fans, musicians, independent bookers, talent scouts, and others who are a part of the vast music economy. Developers, designers, and creative thinkers pitched their ideas Friday night and hacked the weekend…