For decades, if an artist needed a backing band in the studio or on the road, their main option was scouring through their contacts to find musicians to play with. Elmo Lovano wants to change that.
Lovano, a longtime touring and session drummer himself who’s worked with artists such as Miley Cyrus and Skrillex, launched Jammcard in 2017, creating one of the most comprehensive databases of professional musicians for hire in the music industry. His goal: modernize how artists find musicians to play with.
“I essentially set out to make...
Lovano, a longtime touring and session drummer himself who’s worked with artists such as Miley Cyrus and Skrillex, launched Jammcard in 2017, creating one of the most comprehensive databases of professional musicians for hire in the music industry. His goal: modernize how artists find musicians to play with.
“I essentially set out to make...
- 6/21/2022
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
When you play a song on major streaming platforms, money doesn’t just zoom straight into an artist’s pocket. But what if it did? That’s how payments are designed to work on Audius, a platform built on a blockchain — yes, the same technological network that NFTs run on.
And this three-year-old San Francisco-based company that employs fewer than 40 crypto-crazed people has officially piqued the interest of some of music’s biggest power players. Later today (September 16th), Audius will announce a $5 million round of strategic funding led by major music celebrities,...
And this three-year-old San Francisco-based company that employs fewer than 40 crypto-crazed people has officially piqued the interest of some of music’s biggest power players. Later today (September 16th), Audius will announce a $5 million round of strategic funding led by major music celebrities,...
- 9/16/2021
- by Samantha Hissong
- Rollingstone.com
“John Wick 4” has cast Japanese and British pop star Rina Sawayama in an unnamed role opposite Keanu Reeves.
Chad Stahelski is directing the next entry in the action franchise, and Sawayama is making her acting debut in the film.
“John Wick 4” begins production this summer in France, Germany and Japan.
Shay Hatten and Michael Finch wrote the script for “John Wick 4,” and it’s produced by Stahelski, Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee. Reeves and Louise Rosner are executive producing.
“I’m so glad to have Rina on board to make her feature film debut in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4.’ She’s an incredible talent who’ll bring so much to the film,” Stahelski said in a statement.
Sawayama was born in Japan and raised in London and released her debut album “Sawayama” last year, which was critically acclaimed and earned her an opportunity to duet with Elton John for one of her songs,...
Chad Stahelski is directing the next entry in the action franchise, and Sawayama is making her acting debut in the film.
“John Wick 4” begins production this summer in France, Germany and Japan.
Shay Hatten and Michael Finch wrote the script for “John Wick 4,” and it’s produced by Stahelski, Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee. Reeves and Louise Rosner are executive producing.
“I’m so glad to have Rina on board to make her feature film debut in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4.’ She’s an incredible talent who’ll bring so much to the film,” Stahelski said in a statement.
Sawayama was born in Japan and raised in London and released her debut album “Sawayama” last year, which was critically acclaimed and earned her an opportunity to duet with Elton John for one of her songs,...
- 5/27/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: In what will be her feature film acting debut, Japanese-British pop superstar Rina Sawayama is set to star alongside Keanu Reeves in Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 4. They are keeping her role under wraps, and the film is being directed by Chad Stahelski from script by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch.
Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, and Stahelski are producing, with Reeves and Louise Rosner the executive producers. The project begins production this summer shooting on location in France, Germany and Japan.
“I’m so glad to have Rina on board to make her feature film debut in John Wick: Chapter 4,” Stahelski said. “She’s an incredible talent who’ll bring so much to the film.”
Born in Japan and raised in North London, Sawayama came to pop stardom from Cambridge University where she studied politics, psychology and sociology. She funded her early music through proceeds from modeling, before signing a record deal.
Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, and Stahelski are producing, with Reeves and Louise Rosner the executive producers. The project begins production this summer shooting on location in France, Germany and Japan.
“I’m so glad to have Rina on board to make her feature film debut in John Wick: Chapter 4,” Stahelski said. “She’s an incredible talent who’ll bring so much to the film.”
Born in Japan and raised in North London, Sawayama came to pop stardom from Cambridge University where she studied politics, psychology and sociology. She funded her early music through proceeds from modeling, before signing a record deal.
- 5/27/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Casey Wasserman Launches Wasserman Music, Bolstered By Paradigm’s North American Live Music Business
Casey Wasserman today unveiled Wasserman Music, an amalgamation of his existing business that has been bolstered by the acquisition of Paradigm Talent Agency’s North American live music representation business. The deal has been in the works for a while.
The grandson of Hollywood legend Lew Wasserman, Casey Wasserman adds Paradigm’s robust touring business — with clients that include Billie Eilish, Coldplay and Ed Sheeran — to its existing roster of sports, entertainment, lifestyle marketing, culture and music management.
“I have worked side-by-side with this remarkable group of people to build a blueprint for success and I am continually impressed with their tenacity and care for both their clients and the business. But most important is our shared commitment to cultivating a culture of forward progress so this new business appropriately reflects the artists and fans we serve,” said Wasserman in a statement. “This is a dynamic opportunity to create new...
The grandson of Hollywood legend Lew Wasserman, Casey Wasserman adds Paradigm’s robust touring business — with clients that include Billie Eilish, Coldplay and Ed Sheeran — to its existing roster of sports, entertainment, lifestyle marketing, culture and music management.
“I have worked side-by-side with this remarkable group of people to build a blueprint for success and I am continually impressed with their tenacity and care for both their clients and the business. But most important is our shared commitment to cultivating a culture of forward progress so this new business appropriately reflects the artists and fans we serve,” said Wasserman in a statement. “This is a dynamic opportunity to create new...
- 4/21/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
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