{"id":48695,"date":"2025-08-06T20:35:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T20:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/48695\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T20:35:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T20:35:09","slug":"suki-waterhouse-inks-with-island-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/48695\/","title":{"rendered":"Suki Waterhouse Inks With Island Records"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tIsland Records has signed indie pop artist Suki Waterhouse<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\tAfter releasing her sophomore album, \u201cMemoir of a Sparklemuffin,\u201d via Sub Pop Records, Waterhouse released a deluxe edition with several new songs and live recordings from her sold-out headlining shows at Brooklyn\u2019s Paramount Theatre, including a special performance of \u201cYeah! Oh, Yeah!\u201d with Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields, as well as her BBC Live cover of Clairo\u2019s \u201cSexy To Someone\u201d recorded at London\u2019s Maida Vale Studios. <\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cSuki is an incredible artist and magnetic personality. Her creative world occupies a singular place in its artistic integrity and ambition. We\u2019re beyond excited to welcome her to the Island family and support her creative vision moving forward,\u201d said Justin Eshak and Imran Majid, Co-Chairmen and CEOs of Island Records.<\/p>\n

\n\tSuki will continue her \u201cSparklemuffin Tour\u201d in Europe this month and will join Laufey this fall as direct support on the \u201cA Matter of Time\u201d tour, including multiple nights at New York\u2019s Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles\u2019 Crypto.com Arena.<\/p>\n

\n\t+ Beatport has announced the first wave of speakers for Beatport Connect L.A.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cLos Angeles has long been a creative and strategic hub for Beatport, it\u2019s where many of our team are based, and where our connection to the electronic music community runs deep,\u201d said CEO Robb McDaniels. \u201cWith Beatport Connect: L.A., we\u2019re not only investing in the future of the scene but also creating space for emerging artists, labels, and professionals to build meaningful connections. Supporting local ecosystems like L.A. is at the heart of our mission to help the global electronic music industry grow in a more inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative way.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tTaking place on Sept. 26 2025 in Los Angeles as part of the global Beatport Connect series, the summit will feature leading voices from across music, culture, and industry. The initial lineup includes:<\/p>\n

\n\tSofi Tukker (Artist)
DJ Minx (Artist)
Katie Bain (Director, Billboard Dance)
Moody Jones (General Manager, Empire and President, Dirtybird)
Josh Love (Partner, Reed Smith LLP)
Gregory Alexander (Founder, A Club Called Rhonda)
Claire Wright (CEO\/Founder, BUDDY)<\/p>\n

\n\tMore speakers and programming to be announced soon.<\/p>\n

\t\tMonday, Aug. 4\t<\/p>\n

\n\tLong-standing Atlantic Records executive\u00a0Marsha St. Hubert\u00a0has been named co-president of 10K Projects and has been promoted to executive vice president at Atlantic Music Group (AMG). <\/p>\n

\n\tSt. Hubert formerly held the title of executive VP, head of marketing, hip-hop, R&B and global music at Atlantic Records. She begins her new positions nearly one year after Atlantic took over 10K\u2019s operations<\/a> as a standalone venture controlled by Warner Music Group. <\/p>\n

\n\tSt. Hubert will now spearhead 10K alongside co-president\u00a0Nicholas Ziangas. Based in New York, St. Hubert will report to AMG CEO Elliot Grainge. At the same time, it was announced that current 10K Projects Co-President Molly McLachlan\u00a0has been elevated to a new post as executive VP at AMG. She will remain based in Los Angeles and also now report directly into Grainge.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tGrainge said: \u201cWith two decades of hands-on experience, Marsha is one of the most knowledgeable, savvy, and engaging people in our industry. She\u2019s a passionate, magnetic music fan who knows the marketplace inside out, and has been the driving force behind the creation and execution of a stream of innovative strategies for new artists and superstars alike. Alongside another dynamo in Nico, I\u2019m confident that together they\u2019ll continue to propel both 10K and AMG\u2019s success.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tOn McLachlan, Grainge said: \u201cMolly has been a foundational and integral leader at 10K, playing an important role in its launch and long term growth. As we evolve our senior management team at AMG, we remain agile, ambitious, and collaborative about our vision for the future. Adding Molly to the AMG center helps us achieve this. She\u2019s sharp, culturally attuned, and trusted for her sound judgment \u2013 whether navigating big-picture strategy or stepping into the details.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t+ Rayna Bass\u00a0and\u00a0Selim Bouab, co-presidents of 300 Entertainment, have taken on additional roles at Atlantic Music Group (AMG). In addition to their jobs at 300, the duo have been appointed joint co-presidents of hip-hop, R&B and global music at the Atlantic Records. At the same time,\u00a0Lanre Gaba\u00a0will assume a new advisory role at AMG as executive VP, artist strategy and development. Based in New York, Bass, Bouab, and Gaba will continue to report to AMG CEO Elliot Grainge.<\/p>\n

\n\tIn 2021, 300 was acquired by Warner Music Group, with both Bass and Boubab continuing their decade-long stints driving the careers of artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, Young Thug, Gunna and Mary J. Blige. Gaba, meanwhile, has been with Atlantic for over two decades, taking on pivotal roles across multiple areas of the company, including A&R, marketing, artist development, strategic planning, and operational leadership.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0Grainge said: \u201cRayna and Selim have been at 300 for over a decade, and they\u2019ve done an incredible job, creating a unique artist-centric community that drives culture. They\u2019re immersed in the tone and taste of what\u2019s next, championing artists with a deep understanding of both how to fuel the creative process and energize fans. Their game-changing work at 300 makes them ideally suited to help take our strategy to exciting new places.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cLanre brings her wide-ranging knowledge to the AMG center in a new role. Over her many years at Atlantic, she\u2019s been a passionate artists\u2019 advocate, insightful business leader, and team builder, and I know she will continue to carry those values forward in this new position.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t+ Peermusic has appointed James Cerreta as president for its US and Canada operations. Based out of\u00a0Peermusic\u2019s Los Angeles office, Cerreta will report directly to CEO\u00a0Mary Megan Peer\u00a0and oversee artist signings and repertoire development across both US and Canada.<\/p>\n

\n\tIn 2020, Cerreta was named executive VP of\u00a0Hipgnosis Songs\u00a0Group. He began his career in the music industry in A&R at\u00a0Mercury,\u00a0Island\u00a0Def\u00a0Jam\u00a0and\u00a0Hollywood Records\u00a0before transitioning to music publishing in 2002, working at\u00a0Chrysalis\u00a0Music Publishing, where he later became head of West Coast A&R. <\/p>\n

\n\t+ Infamous PR has named Maxfield Frieser as its CEO. Alastair Duncan, Infamous\u2019 founder, will continue at the company, in a newly formed chairman role. Frieser joined infamous ten years ago, and most recently was the company\u2019s COO.<\/p>\n

\n\tAccompanying Frieser\u2019s appointment as CEO, Infamous announced its new European office, along with two hires, through which it now offers event clients a global communications service.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe EU office will be overseen by Maxfield Frieser and EU\/UK event lead Paul Geddis, based in Barcelona, who has joined Infamous after leading communications for the S\u00f3nar festival for the last eight years. Geddis will work with Jamie Milton, based in London, who has handled international communications for music events and festivals for over 10 years, working on events including Moga, Caprices, SXM festival, Dimensions, Cross the Tracks, Les Plages \u00c9lectroniques and more.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cI couldn\u2019t be happier to announce max as Infamous\u2019 new ceo,\u201d said Duncan. \u201chaving worked alongside him for the last decade, there is no one I trust more to oversee the next chapter of our growth, and continue the excellence and innovation that Infamous prides itself on. I know his vision and passion will be fundamental to this exciting new chapter of our company.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cI have had the great fortune of shaping infamous\u2019 evolution alongside alastair over the last decade and am hugely honored to be named ceo,\u201d added Frieser. \u201cI have never been more confident in our ability to amplify the vision of our clients, from underground artists and events, to multi-national brands and international stars. Our overseas expansion allows us to tell more impactful stories through a broader, global lens. As we enter this next era of Infamous I\u2019m excited to deepen our influence on the artforms and subcultures that fuel our work and sustain our passions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t+ \u00a0Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has unveiled the lineup for their\u00a0seventh annual\u00a0<\/a>Fender Next\u00a0class. Since its launch in 2019, Fender Next has elevated 175 artists across various genres and geographies, offering them the tools, visibility, and platform to shape the future of guitar.<\/p>\n

Handpicked by Fender\u2019s Artist Marketing team, the 2025 Fender Next\u00a0artists hail from all corners of the U.S.,\u00a0Mexico, U.K.,\u00a0France,\u00a0Germany,\u00a0Japan,\u00a0China, and New Zealand. <\/p>\n

Selection for Fender Next is guided by guitar ability, artistic influence, fan engagement, and alignment with Fender\u2019s brand, along with industry referrals and data-driven insights from managers, labels, agents, and tastemakers that further inform the curation process. Additionally, for the first time in Fender Next history, alumni\u00a0Omar Apollo\u00a0and Idles, were invited to personally nominate artists, further enriching the program\u2019s sense of community and creative continuity.<\/p>\n

\u201cFender Next has always been about championing the artists who are redefining the role of guitar in music and culture,\u201d said\u00a0Jason Klein, artist marketing lead at Fender. \u201cWhat makes this year especially meaningful is that some of our past Fender Next\u00a0alumni helped identify and recommend artists of the new class\u2014proof of both Fender and the creative community\u2019s belief in this artist development program and its ability to inspire next generation guitarists. We\u2019re honored to support these artists with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive and grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Fender Next Class of 2025 Includes:<\/p>\n

\n\t\u2022 Aziya (UK)
\u2022 Lambrini Girls (UK)
\u2022 Balu Brigada (New Zealand)
\u2022 Leon Thomas (USA)
\u2022 Brandy Senki (Japan)
\u2022 Maggie\u00a0Baugh (USA)
\u2022 Chinese Football (China)
\u2022 Malcolm Todd (USA)
\u2022 Cruza (USA)
\u2022 Man\/Woman\/Chainsaw (UK)
\u2022 Darumas (USA)
\u2022 Marc\u00a0Scibilia (USA)
\u2022 Flawed Mangoes (USA)
\u2022 Oracle Sisters (France)
\u2022 Fleshwater (USA)
\u2022 otoha (Japan)
\u2022 Friko (USA)
\u2022 Renee (Mexico)
\u2022 Horsegirl (USA)
\u2022 wavvyboi (Germany)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Island Records has signed indie pop artist Suki Waterhouse. After releasing her sophomore album, \u201cMemoir of a Sparklemuffin,\u201d…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":48696,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[64,63,134,136,41409,13679],"class_list":["post-48695","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-music","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-entertainment","tag-music","tag-music-industry-moves","tag-suki-waterhouse"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48695","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48695"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48695\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48696"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48695"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48695"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48695"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}