Symphonic Distribution has hired Jakub Alexander as Senior Client Manager to be based in the company’s New York office.
As a 16 year veteran of independent label Ghostly International, Alexander was responsible for signing and developing some of the label’s biggest acts.
Those included Grammy nominated Tycho, Com Truise, and Shigeto.
Jorge Brea, Symphonic CEO said: “We know how to add real value to independent artists and labels because our employees come from those backgrounds.
“Jakub has signed some of my favorite artists to Ghostly, has worked hard to see them grow, and we’re beyond excited to have him, his creativity, and energy in our quickly growing New York office.”
jorge brea, symphonic
“Jakub has signed some of my favorite artists to Ghostly, has worked hard to see them grow, and we’re beyond excited to have him, his creativity, and energy in our quickly growing New York office.”
Nick Gordon, Chief Client Officer at Symphonic and GM of the New York Office added: “Jakub personifies the ears, tried-and-true artist and label experience, and work ethic we want to bring to our electronic artist and label clients. Also, he has a great dog.”
Alexander said: “Symphonic has those attractive components that a distributor in today’s music world needs — it’s a potent & supportive ecosystem they’ve developed.
“I know the challenges that artists and labels face because I’ve lived those roles.
“I’m excited to contribute to the evolution of what these creatives need from a partner by their side and expose those bubbling talents around us.”Music Business Worldwide
