The California and Wyoming native released the project Buckle Bunny in 2023 and was featured on Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter project.
The signing coincides with the premiere of Jett Holden's video for "Backwood Proclamation."
"Our approach requires artists that see the big picture and are not just chasing the largest check that they could find," says Stem general manager Seth Faber.
The music industry veteran most recently served as EVP at Def Jam Recordings
As they launch their traveling exhibition commemorating three decades of indie music, Hopeless founder/CEO Louis Posen and GM Ian Harrison look back at the label’s history.
Loba ascends to president of frontline recordings, The Americas, adding more territories under his remit.
“Every decision we made was around ‘thinking like a fan,’” says Elektra’s Thom Skarzynski. “Any mindset different from that was unacceptable as we rolled this out.”
After leaving a 12-year major label deal, Blake is rethinking how independent artistry can work, with the help of Indify, Good Boy Records and Stellar Trigger.
"I love working with artists and being a part of them realizing their vision and their dreams," says Becci in his first interview since taking over as CEO last year.
The new structure is set to make sure the company's social and environmental goals are "positioned to meaningfully influence all aspects of our global strategy," Lucian Grainge said.