WBR UPS SOSNOW TO EVP A&R

The Bunny has a new A&R chief, Jeff Sosnow. As Executive Vice President, A&R, he'll oversee the signing and developing of artists for the Warner Bros. and Reprise labels.

Sosnow has been Senior Vice President, A&R for Warner Bros. Records since 2012, working with acts such as Tegan and Sara, AJR and The Head and the Heart.

“The bedrock of every great label is the strength of its A&R, and Jeff has proven to be one of the most astute and accomplished A&R people in our business,” said Warner Bros. Records Co-Chairman & COO Tom Corson. “I’ve admired his musical taste for years, so it’s a great pleasure to finally be in the same family. In the coming months, we’ll be continuing to build our A&R team into the strongest and most competitive in the industry, and Jeff will be a key player in making WBR the best home for the most creative, culture-shifting artists.”

Sosnow's career began in 1996 when he worked at B on an early iteration of ARTISTdirect. He moved to Dreamworks and eventually Interscope, having success with acts such as Wolfmother, TV on the Radio and Major Lazer.

“It’s always been my mission to give exceptional artists the environment and freedom to do their best work,” Sosnow said. “Warner Bros. has long been known as an artist-driven company, and with everything happening here today, the future is wide open and incredibly exciting.”

As a thank you gift, he sent Max Lousada an assortment of scones and cucumber sandwiches.