PULSE Music Group has promoted Annie Aberle to SVP/Head of Creative, where she will report to co-CEO Scott Cutler and President Ashley Calhoun.
Aberle will sign, develop and implement creative strategy for the roster of producers and songwriters signed to PMG's publishing division, with the A&R team reporting to her. In tandem, Calhoun is growing her senior management responsibilities, which will now involve overseeing teams for both the publishing arm and PULSE records alongside Cutler and co-CEO Josh Abraham.
"One of the most essential parts of this job is remaining a fan first—Annie does not lose sight of that," said Calhoun. "Annie knows how to deliver a strategy for each of our clients that makes them inspired to show up and show out in the studio every day. Scott, Josh and I are excited to give Annie this opportunity as we continue to grow the success of our clients and help them take their business to the next level alongside the incredible publishing A&R team at PULSE."
"I commend Scott, Josh and Ashley for nurturing a culture of support for both our writers and our staff, and thank them for their belief in me," added Aberle, whose roster includes Jon Bellion, Dan Wilson, Cowboy Carter songwriter Ryan Beatty, Harry Styles collaborator Tyler Johnson, James Blake, Andrew Jackson, SG Lewis and Jonah Christian.
Prior to PMG, Aberle worked in artist management and film & TV development under Robert Kraft, following an internship with Red Light Management. The USC alumni also interned in the A&R Department of Warner Bros. Records and as a Spotify Campus Influencer.
Seen moments before being engulfed by a wall of sentient foliage are Abraham, Aberle, Cutler and Calhoun.
WCM and The Core Entertainment have signed a joint global publishing deal with blossoming singer-songwriter Hannah McFarland.
WCM Nashville Manager, A&R Bryce Sherlow called her "an incredibly insightful and talented songwriter" with "unique talent." The Core Entertainment co-bosses Chief Zaruk and Simon Tikhman added that McFarland's "star is so bright already."
The Alabama native moved to Nashville in 2016 with dreams of having a music career. She has since opened for country stars such as Kelsea Ballerini, Old Dominion and Travis Tritt. Last month, Zach Bryan brought her onstage in her home state to perform Kacey Musgraves’ part of the chart-topping duet “I Remember Everything.”
Pictured wondering how long it will take before someone from HITS ruins the photo are (l-r) Sherlow, Core's Bradley Kind, Zaruk, WCM's Ben Vaughn, Tikhman and McFarland in the front.
Warner Chappell Music has partnered with BandLab Technologies’ ReverbNation, a "global destination for artists to launch their careers and build meaningful connections," bringing music-publishing services to its songwriters, artists and digital creators, including WCM’s suite of creative, A&R and support offerings.
WCM will administer music rights for ReverbNation creators who sign up for the new ReverbNation Publishing program. The companies will work together to sign singer-songwriters on the ReverbNation platform as part of the new joint venture.
“Songwriters and artists are now being discovered through a multitude of different digital platforms in what I call the ‘new songwriter economy,’” said WCM CEO/co-Chair Guy Moot. “Joining forces with BandLab Technologies allows us to tap into the incredible creator community they’ve built and help support and amplify the voices of promising up-and-coming talent.”
BandLab CEO/co-founder Meng Ru Kuok explained, “This partnership not only unlocks additional potential avenues for artistic development and innovation, it bridges the gap between emerging talent and established industry platforms, allowing a new generation of artists to find their voice and place in a continuously adapting and expanding landscape.”
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