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1 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELES
LOS ANGELESNORDIC
WRITERS
2 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESLxandra Ida Paul Celine Svänback
TOPLINER / ARTIST TOPLINER / ARTIST TOPLINER
FINLAND FINLAND DENMARK
Lxandra is a 21 year-old singer/songwriter from a Ida Paul is a Finnish-American songwriter signed Celine is a new, 22 year-old songwriter from Co-
small island called, Suomenlinna, outside of Helsinki, to HMC Publishing (publishing company owned by penhagen, whose discography includes placements
Finland. She is currently working on her forthcoming Warner Music Finland) as a songwriter, and Warner with Danish artists such as Stine Bramsen (Copenha-
debut album, due out in 2018 on Island Records. Her Records Finland as an artist. She released her de- gen Recs), Noah (Copenhagen Recs), Anya (Sony),
first single was “Flicker“, released in 2017. Follow-up but single, “Laukauksia pimeään” in 2016, which Faustix (WB), and Page Four (Sony). Recent collabo-
singles included “Hush Hush Baby“ and “Dig Deep”. certified platinum. She has since joined forces with rations include those with Morten Breum (PRMD/Dim
popular Finnish artist, Kalle Lindroth, and together Mak/WB), Cisilia (Nexus/Uni), Gulddreng (Uni), and
COMPANY they have released three platinum-certified singles Ericka Jane (Uni). Celine is currently collaborating
MAG Music/Island Records (“Kupla”, “Hakuammuntaa”, and “Parvekkeella”). with new artists such as Imani Williams (RCA UK),
Anna Goller The duo was recently nominated as “Newcomer Jaded (Sony UK), KLOE (Kobalt UK), Polina (Warner
Of The Year” for the 2018 Emma Awards (Finn- UK), Leon Arcade (RCA UK), Lionmann (Sony Swe-
LINK ish Grammy’s). Ida & Kalle’s debut album will be den), and Nicole Blair (Tileyard UK).
released in March of 2018. Ida also co-writes for
Spotify outside artists, with whom she has had several COMPANY
multi-platinum singles in the Finnish market. Official Music Management
Steffen Strojeck
COMPANY
LINK
HMC Publishing/WB Records
Saara Konttinen Soundcloud
LINK
Youtube
Spotify
3 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESKING Hildur KRÍA
(Gabriela Olmedo) T TOPLINER / ARTIST T PRODUCER
TOPLINER / ARTIST ICELAND ICELAND
DENMARK
KING is a new up-and-coming artist signed to War- Hildur is currently one of the biggest names in Icelan- A new Icelandic indie-electronic-pop artist, singer/
ner Music Denmark. Her current single, “Only U” has dic pop music. Her first self-written single,”I’ll Walk songwriter/producer, KRÍA, combines visual art with
received strong mulit-playlist support from Spotify With You”, went to #1 on the local Top 20 radio chart. a “delicate meets industrial” sound. With her first
International, and has also received strong airplay on In 2017, she won “Best Pop Song of The Year” and was EP, “Low Hype”, KRÍA has been dubbed the “artist
Danish radio stations P3 and P7. She recently played also nominated as “Newcomer Of The Year” for the that’s putting a fresh new spin on the electronic
the Roskilde Festival, the Skanderborg Festival, and Icelandic Music Awards. In May of 2017, she released genre” (BitCandy). KRÍA has recently been featured
the SPOT Festival. KING recently co-wrote a forthcom- her first (self-written) 6-song EP. She also participat- in Kaltblut and Vice magazines. She was also re-
ing song for Danish artist, Nonsens (Label Made/Uni ed as a songwriter and performer in the Eurovision cently selected as a “Keychange” participant, which
Denmark), and last yeavr she toplined a Snavs single pre-selection in Iceland, reaching the finals with the is a collaborative European program led by the PRS
(Spinnin’ Records), “End With You”. She collaborates in pop hit “Bammbaramm”. Foundation, that supports and empowers up-and-
Stockholm, Copenhagen and Los Angeles. coming female artists in the music industry. “We
COMPANY need more artists like her in the world” (Nordic Spot-
COMPANY Chimes Management/Alda Records light). ‘’KRÍA is an innovative and distinct artist, who
Quarterback Entertainment/WB Records Ania Kasperek has a different approach musically, and always has
Camilla Taasti something interesting to say in her lyrics.’’ (Nordic
LINK
Music Review).
LINK
Youtube
Spotify COMPANY
Elísa Hildur Einarsdóttir
LINK
Spotify
EP download
4 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESHanne Hukkelberg IDA Halie
PRODUCER T TOPLINER T TOPLINER / ARTIST
NORWAY NORWAY NORWAY
Hannah is a Norwegian Grammy (Spellemannprisen) IDA is a new melody writer, from Oslo, Norway, who Halie is a new, young, artist/songwriter signed to
award-winning, alt-pop singer/songwriter/produc- has recently been collaborating with artists such as Aurora (Glassnote Recs) and Sigrid’s (Island Recs)
er. She co-wrote and produced 5 solo albums, which Dua Lipa (Warner), Blonde (Parlophone), Dagny management company, Made Management. She
have been released on indie labels (Propeller Re- (Republic), Alex Adair (Universal), Sandro Cavazza released her single, “Youth”, February 23rd on Coco
cords, Leaf Label, Nettwerk) to the critical acclaim of (Interscope), Mabel (Polydor), and Imani (RCA). Cur- & Co. (an indie label associated with Made Manage-
Guardian, Pitchfork, BBC, NPR, etc. Her fifth album, rent collaborations include those with The Invisible ment). Spotify picked it up as a release highlight
“Trust” (Propeller Recs), was released in October 2017. Men, Cutfather, Future Cut, Brett McLaughlin, Josh and added “Youth” to multiple playlists, including
Hannah also works as a producer, lyricist, vocal coach, Wilkinson, and Bonnie McKee. IDA co-wrote a song “New Music Friday” Norway, Germany, and Switzer-
and vocal producer for outside artists, including Em- for Jay Pryor (Virgin/EMI), which will be released land. In support of her single, Halie has just made
ilie Nicolas (Columbia), Highasakite (Propeller), Una on March 23rd. She has pending cuts with Ella Hen- her TV debut on “Skavlan”, Norway/Sweden’s big-
Sand (Universal), Racing Heart (Misra Recs), and ARY derson, Foxes (RCA), Original Dodger (WB/ Parlo- gest TV talk-show. She also just played the By:Larm
(Petroleum). Her Sync work includes a song in the film phone), and Punctual (Parlophone). Music Festival to rave reviews, and is booked to play
and soundtrack of Chronicles of Narnia, and most over 20 Norwegian summer festivals (Bergenfest,
recently she scored Norwegian film Røverdatte, to be COMPANY Slottsfjell, Øya, etc.). Current collaborations include
released in March. TAP Management Max Thulin/Amanda Börjeson, MAD FUN, The 23rd,
Erin Strange Giocomo Trivelli/Sam Sure, Per Eklund, Michelle
COMPANY Leonard/Nicholas Rebscher, Tim Uhlenbrock/Mi-
LINK
Sony/ATV Music Publishing chael Oakes, and Sigrid Raabe/Askjell Solstrand.
LINK
Music
COMPANY
Spotify MADE Management
Lennea Lyssand
LINK
Spotify
5 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESRebecca Sheja Fiona Fitzpatrick
PRODUCER / ARTIST TOPLINER / ARTIST
SWEDEN NORWAY
In 2007, Rebecca Scheja and Fiona Fitzpatrick met In 2007, Rebecca Scheja and Fiona Fitzpatrick met
and began co-writing and DJ-ing. Together, they have and began co-writing and DJ-ing. Together, they
released two albums and will release a third in 2018. have released two albums and will release a third in
In their native Sweden, they constantly tour, and have 2018. In their native Sweden, they constantly tour,
performed at the biggest music festivals, such as Way and have performed at the biggest music festivals,
Out West and Bråvalla. They also co-write for out- such as Way Out West and Bråvalla. They also co-
side projects, and have several hits with outspoken write for outside projects, and have several hits
Swedish starlet, Little Jinder (“Vita Bergens klockor”, with outspoken Swedish starlet, Little Jinder (“Vita
“Hångellåten”). They have also toured the U.S. and Bergens klockor”, “Hångellåten”). They have also
were signed to RCA, with whom they released “Say- toured the U.S. and were signed to RCA, with whom
onara”. They co-wrote and featured on Kaskade’s they released “Sayonara”. They co-wrote and fea-
single, “Turn It Down” which had heavy rotation on tured on Kaskade’s single, “Turn It Down” which had
U.S. dance radio and charted Top 50 on the Billboard heavy rotation on U.S. dance radio and charted Top
Dance Chart for 7 weeks. They collaborate in LA, Lon- 50 on the Billboard Dance Chart for 7 weeks. They
don and Stockholm. collaborate in LA, London and Stockholm.
COMPANY COMPANY
Mr Radar Music Group Mr Radar Music Group
Daniel Larsson Daniel Larsson
LINK LINK
Website Website
6 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESU. S.
WRITERS
7 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESWhitney Phillips AMES Ryann
TOPLINER / ARTIST (Amy Kuney) (Victoria Zaro)
U.S. T TOPLINER / ARTIST T TOPLINER / ARTIST
U.S. U.S.
Whitney Phillips is an LA-based songwriter whose song Amy Kuney is an LA-based topliner specializing in Victoria Zaro is a 22 year-old, Los Angeles-based
placements include those with Fifth Harmony (Epic), lyrics. She comes from an artist background, but singer/songwriter from New York City. Her unique
Sabina Ddumba (Atlantic), Era Istrefi (Ultra), INDIAA, is focused on collaborating for outside projects at voice can be heard on The Chainsmoker’s song “New
Kylie Minogue, Robin Schultz (WB), and Nick Jonas the moment. Amy had 2 cuts on the Kelly Clarkson York City,” as well as “Hot Water” by Audien/3LAU,
(Island). Phillips’ discography includes works with release at the end of 2017, and has been working and “Talk About Me” by Justin Caruso. She is cur-
Steve Aoki (“Can’t Go Gome”), Kylie Minogue (“Your with artists and producers including Ben Platt, Mol- rently co-writing with JKash, Nate Cyphert, Lukas
Body”), Debbie Schippers (“Skin and Bones”), Natalie ly Kestner, ALMA, The Futuristics, The Monarch, Mr. Loules, Zac Poor, Fletcher, Hey Violet, and Life of
La Rose (“The Bank”), Stafford Brothers (“This Girl”), Hudson, AKON, Erik Hassle, Jason Mraz, SHAM, Robin Dillon. Victoria has forthcoming cuts with Malia Civ-
OMI (“These Are the Days”), Robin Schulz (“Waste- Hannibal, Toby Gad, Nick Ruth, Bram Inscore, Yves ets (signed to JKash/Ross Golan), Aaron Carpenter,
land”) and Cross Gene (“Ying Yang”). She is currently Rothman, The Chainsmokers, and Icona Pop. Felix Cartal, and Yellow Claw.
collaborating with artists such as Dua Lipa (Atlantic),
Terror Jr. (Atlantic), Why Don’t We (Atlantic),and Car- COMPANY COMPANY
lie Hanson. She frequently collaborates with The Ste- Kobalt Music Publishing Nonstop Management
reotypes, and Jason Evigan, and many others. Amanda Samii Jaime Zeluck
COMPANY LINK
BMG Music Publishing
Jon Chen
Lasher Management Spotify
Reese Lasher
Decible Entertainment LINK
Matt Deutchman Music
Wikipedia
8 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESAG (Adrienne Nisha BUZZ
Gonzalez) (Nisha Asnani) (Michelle Buzz)
PRODUCER T TOPLINER T TOPLINER
U.S. U.S. U.S.
Hailing from Miami, FL, Adrianne “AG” Gonzalez, has Nisha is a lyric/melody writer currently working on Buzz is a Texas-born songwriter with strengths in
been producing, songwriting and engineering music artists’ projects, such as Aaron Carpenter, Daya (In- melody and lyric. After attending college in Nash-
since the age of 15. After graduating from Berklee terscope), Baker Grace (Republic), and CL (School ville, Buzz moved to LA where she penned songs
College of Music in Boston, MA, AG relocated to Los Boy). Her frequent collaborators include Daya, Toby such as Dagny’s latest single, “Love You Like That”,
Angeles and began to make her mark as one of the Gad, x lovers, Baker Grace, Maggie Lindemman, Jaira Burn’s single, “Burn Slow”, and Steve Aoki feat.
most prolific female producers in the industry. One- Emily Bear, Fletcher, and Sizzy Rocket. Nisha just Lauren Jauragui’s single, “All Night”. Frequent col-
third of the band The Rescues (formerly of Universal released a collaboration with Sizzy Rocket & SID, en- laborators include The Monarch, Oskar Sikow, Myah
Republic), AG’s music has been featured in countless titled, “WENDY”; a catchy, satirical and thought-pro- Marie, Michael Matosic, and Jesper Borgen. Recent
TV shows, and feature films nationwide. Some of her voking examination of the gender roles portrayed co-writes include those with Jack & Jack, Jason
productions include those for artist such as Milck (At- within the classic tale of Peter Pan and how they Reeves, Adam Lambert, and The Orphanage.
lantic), Christina Perri (Atlantic), Ciara (Epic), Rob- relate to women today.
ert Delong (Glassnote), and Vancouver Sleep Clinic COMPANY
(Sony), among many others. COMPANY Warner Chappell Music
Universal Music Publishing / Marc Wilson
COMPANY Sharona Nomder Management
Kobalt Music Publishing Sharona Nomder
Anna Schlafer
LINK
Website
9 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESWendy Wang Jesse Thomas Katie Pearlman
PRODUCER T TOPLINER / ARTIST T TOPLINER / ARTIST
U.S. U.S. U.S.
Wendy Wang is a producer/writer based in Los Ange- Jesse Thomas is an LA-based singer and songwrit- Katie Pearlman is an LA-based topliner signed to
les, who is signed to Greg Kurstin’s No Expectations/ er. She is an exceptional lyricist, who has a way pop hitmaker Ross Golan/Warner Chappell. She is
Sony/ATV. She is a multi-instrumenalist who also plays of telling stories that is rich with honesty, real-life amazing with melodies and is a great collaborator
in Bird and the Bee. Wendy produced/co-wrote The heartache, and a true point of view. Jesse has re- who sings and plays piano. Her recent collabora-
Aces’ recent single, “Fake Nice”, and produced/co- cently been collaborating with Danja, Wrabel, Brian tions include those with Kelly Clarkson (WB), Molly
wrote “Everything” on the latest Superfruit album. Kennedy, Cook Classic, Ashley Gorley, MNEK, Ian Kate Kestner (Atlantic), Louis the Child, Jerm, Audra
She has recently been co-writing with Mozella, Dan Kirkpatrick, Nolan Lambroza, Robopop, Jaira Burns Mae, Luke Laird, Jesse Frasure, Barry Dean, Madi-
Wilson, Fran Hall, Miriam Bryant, Teddy Geiger, Bea (Interscope), Louis Tomlinson (SYCO), and Cheat son Love, Futuristics, Wingtip (Republic), and Digi-
Miller, and Noah Kahan, among others. http://www. Codes (300). She co-wrote the current Martin Garrix tal Farm Animals (SYCO), among others. Katie has
thesweethurt.com/about/ ft. Troye Sivan single, “There for You”, as well as the forthcoming cuts with Gryffin, Becky G, Cedric Ger-
Lost Kings ft. Kid Ink single, “Look at Us Now”, and vais, and Sabrina Carpenter. She also co-wrote and
COMPANY the debut Liz Huett single, “STFU & Hold Me”. Jesse is featured on the current Gryffin single, “Nobody
No Expectations / has forthcoming activity with Kygo, Sabrina Car- Compares To You”, and wrote two songs on the most
SONY/ATV Music Publishing penter, Gallant, and Louis the Child, among others. recent Kelly Clarkson album.
Ed Reyes
COMPANY COMPANY
LINK
Warner Chappell Music Warner Chappell Music
Katy Wolaver Katy Wolaver
Spotify LINK
Maverick
Spotify Mike Mayer Soundcloud
LINK
Soundcloud
10 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESMaddie LYRE Kito
(Madalen Duke) (Alina & Elli) (Maaike Kito
TOPLINER / ARTIST T WRITER / PRODUCER TEAM Lebbing)
U.S. U.S. T PRODUCER
U.S. / AUSTRALIA
Madalen Duke is a singer/songwriter and artist, orig- LYRE is a new female writer/producer team, com- Maaike “Kito” Lebbing, is an Australian record pro-
inally hailing from Vancouver. As an artist, she re- prised of Annalise Morelli and Alina Smith. Some of ducer, songwriter and DJ, who is currently based in
leased her debut single, “Gucci Store”, independently their main collaborators include Gino Barletta, Evan LA. She has released records on Diplo’s label Mad
and generated 5M streams. As a co-writer, she draws Bogart and Peter Thomas. Past singles and upcom- Decent with her duo, Kito & Reija Lee, as well as
from her artist sensibility to add lyrical depth. Her ing releases including those with Kirstin Maldonado releasing an EP with Feadz on Ed Banger Records.
forthcoming placements include those with Lost Kings (of Pentatonix), CL, Helena Legend, Niki & Gabi, Kito has recently been working with Sigrid, Alma,
(RCA) and DJ Snake. Madalen is currently working Mackenzie Ziegler, Red Velvet, Nicole Millar and Off Bloom, Mabel, MNEK, Mark Ralph, Ilsey Juber,
closely with producer, Louis Bell. Though she is new to many more. Noonie Bao, James Newman, Invisible Men, Tara
LA, her list of frequent collaborators include Bipolar Carosielli, Trinidad James, Mila J, Two Inch Punch,
Sunshine, Alex Salibian, Bibi Bourelly, Brian Lee, and COMPANY Lauren Christy, Jean Baptiste. Her productions
Wondagurl. She is signed to Dre London Ent. (Post Backbeat Management have been sampled and used by the likes of Trini-
Malone’s management co.). Ethan Schiff dad James, Big Boi, T.I. and Ludacris. Some of her
productions include “Blood Brother” by Zeds Dead
COMPANY (Deadbeat), “Dope $quad” by Trinidad James (Is-
BMG Music Publishing land), “Low Key” by Mabel (Polydor). And “Love So
Jon Chen Nice” by MØ (Polydor).
COMPANY
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Alastair Kinross
LINK
Soundcloud
Soundcloud
Wikipedia
11 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESBrittany B. Emma Jensen Charlotte
(Brittany Barber) T TOPLINER / PRODUCER (Charli Beard)
TOPLINER U.S. / NORWAY T TOPLINER / ARTIST
U.S. U.S. / U.K.
Brittany B. is a songwriter/producer and artist from Emma Jensen is a new 20 year-old producer and Hailing from Hull in East Yorkshire, 20 year-old
Compton, CA, who has collaborated with major la- singer/songwriter from Oslo. Her debut single, “Clos- CHARLOTTE is a new, exciting, fresh voice for 2018.
bel artists such as John Legend, Ledisi, Chrisette Mi- er”, which she wrote/produced in her bedroom, Not only is she an amazing artist with a deeply soul-
chelle, Problem, and Kelly Rowland. Brittany began made her a Top 5 finalist in NRK P3’s huge Urørt tal- ful instrument, CHARLOTTE is also proving herself to
her career as a background singer for artists such as ent contest, in which she competed with over 10,000 be a formidable new songwriter.
Carl Thomas, Jon B, and Chrisette Michele. Her first artists. The song has 7.5 million streams on Spotify CHARLOTTE has been working between London and
co-writing experiences were with Grammy-nominated and 3 millionviews on YouTube. Emma followed up Los Angeles, working on her EP with the likes of Toby
producer Terrace Martin, and fellow Compton-native, with single, “Make You Mine”, produced by Emma, Gad (John Legend, Beyonce), Stint (Gallant), Chris
Problem. Brittany has since penned hits for Chrisette and written with U.S. topliner Tayla Parx. Emma’s Braide (Sia, Lana Del Rey), Eg White (Adele), and
Michele (Capitol), Theophilus London (WB), Common next single, “Rush”, will be released in May. Jamie Scott (Rag ‘N’ Bone Man, One Direction) and
Kings, Tkay Mzaida (Interscope), Freddie Gibbs (Em- many more. CHARLOTTE will feature on the new Em-
pire), Jovanie (Atlantic), Lyrica Anderson (Empire), COMPANY mit Fenn song “Where Have I Gone”, which is set for
and Bhad Bhabie (Atlantic). Her recent Synch place- LOSL Management release in April 2018. Charlotte co-wrote the song
ments include those in television shows such as Atlan- Gisle Stokland with the LA born writer/producer/artist
ta and Girls, and in the film Girls Trip. Brittany con- www.iamcharl0tte.com
tributed two songs on Ledisi’s (Verve) recent album,
which earned a 2018 Grammy nomination for Best COMPANY
R&B Album. Toby Gad Songs / Atlas Music Publishing
Nicola Carson
COMPANY
LINK
Spirit Music Group
James Cheney Youtube
LINK
Youtube
12 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESCara Salimando
TOPLINER / ARTIST
U.S.
Cara Salimando is a singer/songwriter based in Los
Angeles, California. Previously signed to Universal
Records as an artist, Cara currently works as a topline
writer, contributing her lyrical prowess to artists in
a variety of genres. She is signed to award-winning
super-producer Ricky Reed’s (aka “Wallpaper”) pub-
lishing company, “NICELIFE”, which is a joint venture
with Sony/ATV. Some of Cara’s recent releases include
those with Kesha (RCA), Bea Miller (Hollywood), Ha-
ley Kiyoko (Empire/Atlantic), Dua Lipa (WB), Sabrina
Carpenter (Hollywood), Hey Violet (Capitol), and
Grace Mitchell (Republic).
COMPANY
NICELIFE / SONY/ATV Music Publishing
1916 Management
Jesse Morav
LINK
Soundcloud
13 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESMAS TER CL ASS
SPE AKERS
14 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESKaty Wolaver Jaime Zeluck Mollie Lehman
SR. DIRECTOR A&R T FOUNDER/OWNER DIRECTOR OF A&R
WARNER/CHAPPELL MUSIC NONSTOP MANAGEMENT ATLANTIC RECORDS
Katy Wolaver likes pink donuts, Post Malone, unicorns, Jaime Zeluck Hindlin is the founder/owner of NON- Mollie Lehman does pop/rock/alternative A&R for
and is appreciative that McDonald’s passes their STOP MANAGEMENT, which primarily focuses on Atlantic Records in Los Angeles, CA, where she works
cleanliness rating in Los Angeles. Additionally, she is the management of songwriters and producers. with artists Kiiara, Charlotte Cardin, grandson, Matt
Sr. Director of A&R at Warner Chappell Music, where Previously, Jaime served as an A&R for writer/pro- Maeson, Chappell Roan and Ben Abraham, to name
she works with writers such as Michael Pollack (Kel- ducer Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald and his publishing a few. She also runs the singles label, Taste and Tone
ly Clarkson, Jack & Jack, Loote, Cash Cash), Sasha company, Prescription Songs. Her signings include via ADA, works as a licensing agent at the boutique
Sloan (Tinashe, Camila Cabello, Kygo, Alma), and artists/writers such as LAUV, JKash, and LunchMon- Film/TV licensing company Lip Sync Music, and
Cheat Codes (WB). Her recent signings include Scott ey Lewis. Amongst Jaime’s discography of song books shows/curates music events in and around Los
Harris (Shawn Mendes, The Chainsmokers, X Ambas- placements, highlights include “Work From Home” Angeles. Previously, Mollie has served as an A&R at
sadors, Alessia Cara, Naughty Boy), Jesse Thomas for Fifth Harmony, “Wiggle” for Jason Derulo, “No RCA, Capitol, and Warner Brothers Records.
(Martin Garrix, Lost Kings, Liz Huett), and Busbee Promises” for Cheat Codes feat. Demi Lovato, and
(P!nk, Florida Georgia Line, Maren Morris, Gwen Ste- “Bills” for LunchMoney Lewis.
fani, Keith Urban). Katy formerly held A&R positions
at SONGS Music Publishing, and Arthouse Entertain- Jaime’s current roster includes writers/producers
ment. such Andrew Wells (Meghan Trainor, Fall Out Boy),
Michael Pollack (LAUV, Charli XCX, Kelly Clarkson),
Oren Yoel (Miley Cyrus), Nick Long (King Princess),
BANTU, and Sam Farrar (of Maroon 5).
15 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESRhea Pasricha Tiffany Kumar
HEAD OF A&R WEST COAST T GLOBAL HEAD OF SONGWRITER
PRESCRIPTION SONGS RELATIONS, SPOTIFY
In her newly-appointed role as Head of A&R, West Bebe Rexha, “Scared To Be Lonely” by Martin Garrix Tiffany Kumar has worn several hats within the mu-
Coast at Prescription Songs, Rhea Pasricha oversees feat. Dua Lipa. Additional placements include those sic industry, but has always stayed close to the song.
the Los Angeles A&R staff, scouting and signing of with artists such as Little Mix, Noah Cyrus, Alessia While residing in New York City, she met Diddy and
new talent, and facilitation of creative opportunities Cara, All Time Low, Logic, and Pentatonix. Most appeared as a songwriter on his hit MTV show Mak-
for the roster. In her five-year tenure at Prescription, recently, “Go To War”, by Nothing More (co-written ing The Band. This led to Tiffany signing to Universal
Rhea has signed and/or helped promote the careers and co-produced by David Pramik), garnered three Music Publishing. Shortly thereafter, Tiffany discov-
of songwriters such as Emily Warren, SOHN, Nate 2018 Grammy nominations. Rhea has also been ered her passion for developing the careers of song-
Campany, Elliphant, Nick Ruth, and Ammar Malik, instrumental in new songwriter signings and place- writers and producers. She joined Primary Wave
to name a few. ments overseas, including those in London, Sweden, Music Publishing and built their roster as VP of Cre-
and Australia. This year, Dua Lipa’s “New Rules” ative A&R. She then headed up the publishing com-
Rhea’s involvements include singles “Don’t Let Me single (co-written by Emily Warren) hit #1 on the UK pany of writer/producer RedOne (Lady Gaga’s pro-
Down” by The Chainsmokers feat. Daya (certified 5X Radio charts, and Peking Duk’s “Stranger” (co-writ- ducer). In 2016, Tiffany joined Spotify as the Global
Platinum and 2017 Grammy-winning Dance Re- ten and featuring Elliphant) certified 3X Platinum Head of Songwriter Relations, where she launched
cording), “Capsize” by Frenship feat. Emily Warren and won Song of The Year at the 2017 ARIA a brand called Secret Genius, which is designed to
(certified Platinum), “Chains” by Nick Jonas (certi- Awards. highlight the creators behind the songs we all know
fied 2X Platinum) and more. This year, she has been and love.
responsible for placement of singles such as “Home”
by Machine Gun Kelly feat. X Ambassadors and
16 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESPaige Parsons
VP OF A&R
ATLAS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Paige Parsons currently serves as VP of A&R for Atlas Carmen Michelle Key (Flo RIda, David Guetta, Sele-
Music Publishing, where she oversees A&R. Previous- na Gomez). She also brokered Kobalt’s deal for the
ly, she held the post of Sr. Director of A&R for Kobalt legendary catalogue of David Paich (Toto’s “Africa”,
Music Publishing, where she worked creatively with “Hold The Line”, “Rosanna”). Her creative efforts
writers/producers such as Ryan Tedder, Doc McKinney, have resulted in placements with artists such as Kel-
Peter Svensson, Iain James, Greg Wells, Eg White, Lin- ly Clarkson, Maren Morris, Little Mix, Fifth Harmony,
dy Robbins, Johnny McDaid, Cirkuit, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Rihanna,
DJ Premier, Skrillex, and Dr. Luke. Paige signed writ- 5 Seconds of Summer, Big Sean, B.o.B., Trey Songz,
ers/producers such as Tash Phillips (Tori Kelly, Little Nicki Minaj, and Flo Rida.
Mix, Anne-Marie, Fifth Harmony, Hey Violet), Nolan
Lambroza (Nick Jonas, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Prior to joining Kobalt, Paige oversaw creative oper-
Kelly Clarkson, Justin Bieber, Pitbull, Rachel Platten, ations for Arthouse Entertainment, where she served
Louis Tomlinson), David Hodges (Maren Morris, Carrie clients Kara DioGuardi, Greg Wells, David Hodges,
Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Dan + Shay, Christina Per- Eman, Mitch Allan, James Poyser, and KC Living-
ri, Keith Urban), Steve Solomon (James Arthur’s “Say ston. Formerly, she worked as an international song
You Won’t Let Go”), Bongo (Big Sean, Trey Songz, plugger for EMI Music Publishing in New York, where
Teyana Taylor, Snoop Dogg, Keyshia Cole, K. Michelle, she placed songs worldwide. Paige also serves as an
Jeremih), Eman (Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Ne- Adjunct Professor for the “Martin Bandier Music and
Yo, Whitney Houston), Adam Messinger (Magic!, Iggy Entertainment Industries Program” of Syracuse Uni-
Azalea, Pitbull, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Chris Brown), versity.
Courtney Harrell (Chris Brown, Ariana Grande, Mary
J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia, Kelly Rowland),
Sherrod ‘A-Rod’ Lambert (Ariana Grande, John Leg-
end, Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Michelle Williams), and
17 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS A P R I L 24 –27 LOS AN GELESNORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION INTRODUCES NORDIC MUSIC COMPANIES TO THE LOS ANGELES MUSIC INDUSTRY ON APRIL
25–27, 2018. THE TRADE MISSION IS AN ANNUAL JOINT EFFORT OF NOMEX, THE NETWORK OF NORDIC MUSIC EXPORT OFFICES.
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TRADE MISSION, NORDIC SOUNDS SONGWRITING WORKSHOP SHOWCASES THE TALENT OF WOMEN
AND BRINGS UPCOMING ARTISTS, SONGWRITERS AND TRACK-PRODUCERS FROM THE NORDIC REGION TO L.A. FOR
A THREE-DAY SONGWRITING WORKSHOP AND MASTER CLASS SESSION APRIL 24–27.
PARTNERS IN THE PROJECT ARE THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF FINLAND IN LOS ANGELES, CONSULATE GENERAL OF ICELAND
IN NYC, CONSULATE GENERAL OF SWEDEN IN SAN FRANSISCO, NORWEGIAN CONSULATE GENERAL IN SAN FRANCISCO,
NORDIC[LA], AND THE GUILD OF MUSIC SUPERVISORS. THE PROJECT IS FUNDED BY NORDIC CULTURE FUND.
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