Annie Aberle has been promoted to Vice President, A&R at PULSE Music Group.
Scott Cutler and Josh Abraham, co-CEOs of PULSE Music Group and Ashley Calhoun, President, PULSE Music Group, announced the news today (August 3).
Aberle was previously Senior Creative Director at PULSE.
The exec is based at the company’s Los Angeles headquarters and reports directly to Calhoun.
Her responsibilities include signing, developing and implementing creative strategy for PULSE Music Group’s roster of songwriters and producers.
Since joining PULSE Music Group in 2018, the company says that Aberle has contributed significantly to the development of its pop roster.
Aberle works closely with PULSE Music Group client Tyler Johnson, who most recently co-wrote and produced Harry Styles’ As It Was (the song hit No.1 Billboard Hot 100 and UK Official Singles Top 100 and has over 1 billion Spotify streams) as well as nine other songs on Harry Styles’ No.1 album, Harry’s House.
Prior to joining PULSE, Aberle worked in artist management and film & TV development for years under Robert Kraft, following an internship with Red Light Management (where she assisted on projects for a variety of electronic artists including ODESZA and Pretty Lights).
Aberle also interned in the A&R Department of Warner Bros. Records and as a Spotify Campus Influencer.
Her current roster also includes James Blake and ALDAE (a shared client with Beka Tischker of Wide Eyed Entertainment) who renewed his publishing deal with PULSE Music Group in 2021 and has written songs for Justin Bieber (including five songs on Justice), The Kid LAROI, Ariana Grande and Shawn Mendes.
Her roster also includes Andrew Jackson, whose credits include Dua Lipa, Halsey, Eminem and Dominic Fike, who renewed his publishing deal with PULSE Music Group this year; artist and producer SG Lewis, who has collaborated with artists including Dua Lipa, Nile Rodgers, Khalid, Robyn, Clairo, and Lucky Daye, and has two new singles as an artist released July 7 on Capitol Records, as well as and Jonah Christian, who recently co-wrote and produced on Normani’s double-platinum single Wild Side feat. Cardi B, and has credits with artists including Tems, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, 6lack, Anderson. Paak, BENEE, and Snoh Aalegra.
More recently, Aberle directly signed Ryan Beatty, an artist and key collaborator in BROCKHAMPTON; Jorgen Odegard, who co-wrote and produced Justin Bieber’s hit single H.O.L.Y. feat. Chance the Rapper, and has collaborated with artists like Imagine Dragons, Khalid, P!nk, Ella Mai, Julia Michaels, and Kygo; and Jonah Shy who co-wrote and produced Shawn Mendes’ current pop radio hit When You’re Gone (who she signed via a joint venture with Scott Harris’ Superreal Records).
“Annie has moved through the ranks at PULSE Music Group because she has impeccable taste and great creative instincts. She exemplifies our culture in the way she communicates and works with our clients to help them build their exceptional careers.
Scott Cutler and Josh Abraham, PULSE
Scott Cutler and Josh Abraham, said: “We built this company as a sanctuary for creative people, that we believe, are the very best at what they do. We feel the same way about our executive team.
“We try and find the very best and support them as they support our clients. We want to give our artists every creative and commercial advantage.
“Annie has moved through the ranks at PULSE Music Group because she has impeccable taste and great creative instincts. She exemplifies our culture in the way she communicates and works with our clients to help them build their exceptional careers.
“Annie’s own career trajectory reflects our commitment to be a creative home that people with her talent thrive in. We’re thrilled to offer her this well-deserved promotion.”
“I am beyond excited about what we are building. Thank you to Scott, Josh, Ashley who have given me the support and autonomy to help my clients reach their fullest potential.”
Annie Aberle
Annie Aberle said: “Here at PULSE Music Group, we sign the one of a kind talents. They are the best not only in their sophisticated levels of artistry, but also in how they do business, whether they’re at the top of their game or just getting their first cuts.
“My signings and my roster all embody a type of ‘chosen family’, one that I am genuinely proud to work with on a daily basis. Artist development is something that we all take great pride in at PULSE.”
Added Aberle: “Many of the biggest hits in the history of our company have come from clients who we took chances on early on. Our ability to find talent early and surround these creatives with a dedicated team and bespoke strategy is something that feels unique to this place. There is no more passionate group of executives out there.
“I am beyond excited about what we are building. Thank you to Scott, Josh, Ashley who have given me the support and autonomy to help my clients reach their fullest potential.”Music Business Worldwide