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A PR I L 24–27, 2018

1 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES NORDIC WRITERS

2 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES Lxandra Ida Paul Celine Svänback TOPLINER / ARTIST TOPLINER / ARTIST TOPLINER FINLAND FINLAND

Lxandra is a 21 year-old singer/ from a Ida Paul is a Finnish-American songwriter signed Celine is a new, 22 year-old songwriter from Co- small island called, Suomenlinna, outside of Helsinki, to HMC Publishing (publishing company owned by penhagen, whose discography includes placements Finland. She is currently working on her forthcoming Warner Music Finland) as a songwriter, and Warner with Danish artists such as Stine Bramsen (Copenha- debut , due out in 2018 on . Her Records Finland as an artist. She released her de- gen Recs), Noah (Copenhagen Recs), Anya (Sony), first single was “Flicker“, released in 2017. Follow-up but single, “Laukauksia pimeään” in 2016, which Faustix (WB), and Page Four (Sony). Recent collabo- singles included “Hush Hush Baby“ and “Dig Deep”. certified platinum. She has since joined forces with rations include those with Morten Breum (PRMD/Dim popular Finnish artist, Kalle Lindroth, and together Mak/WB), Cisilia (Nexus/Uni), Gulddreng (Uni), and COMPANY they have released three platinum-certified singles Ericka Jane (Uni). Celine is currently collaborating MAG Music/Island Records (“Kupla”, “Hakuammuntaa”, and “Parvekkeella”). with new artists such as Imani Williams (RCA UK), Anna Goller The duo was recently nominated as “Newcomer Jaded (Sony UK), KLOE (Kobalt UK), Polina (Warner Of The Year” for the 2018 Emma Awards (Finn- UK), Leon Arcade (RCA UK), Lionmann (Sony Swe- LINK ish Grammy’s). Ida & Kalle’s debut album will be den), and Nicole Blair (Tileyard UK). released in March of 2018. Ida also co-writes for outside artists, with whom she has had several COMPANY multi-platinum singles in the Finnish market. Official Music Management Steffen Strojeck COMPANY LINK HMC Publishing/WB Records Saara Konttinen Soundcloud LINK Youtube Spotify

3 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES KING Hildur KRÍA (Gabriela Olmedo) T TOPLINER / ARTIST T PRODUCER TOPLINER / ARTIST ICELAND ICELAND DENMARK

KING is a new up-and-coming artist signed to War- Hildur is currently one of the biggest names in Icelan- A new Icelandic indie-electronic-pop artist, singer/ ner Music Denmark. Her current single, “Only U” has dic . Her first self-written single,”I’llW alk songwriter/producer, KRÍA, combines visual art with received strong mulit-playlist support from Spotify With You”, went to #1 on the local Top 20 radio chart. a “delicate meets industrial” sound. With her first International, and has also received strong airplay on In 2017, she won “Best Pop Song of The Year” and was EP, “Low Hype”, KRÍA has been dubbed the “artist Danish radio stations P3 and P7. She recently played also nominated as “Newcomer Of The Year” for the that’s putting a fresh new spin on the electronic the , the Skanderborg Festival, and Icelandic Music Awards. In May of 2017, she released genre” (BitCandy). KRÍA has recently been featured the SPOT Festival. KING recently co-wrote a forthcom- her first (self-written) 6-song EP. She also participat- in Kaltblut and Vice magazines. She was also re- ing song for Danish artist, Nonsens (Label Made/Uni ed as a songwriter and performer in the Eurovision cently selected as a “Keychange” participant, which Denmark), and last yeavr she toplined a Snavs single pre-selection in Iceland, reaching the finals with the is a collaborative European program led by the PRS (Spinnin’ Records), “End With You”. She collaborates in pop hit “Bammbaramm”. Foundation, that supports and empowers up-and- , Copenhagen and Los Angeles. coming female artists in the . “We COMPANY need more artists like her in the world” (Nordic Spot- COMPANY Chimes Management/Alda Records light). ‘’KRÍA is an innovative and distinct artist, who Quarterback Entertainment/WB Records Ania Kasperek has a different approach musically, and always has Camilla Taasti something interesting to say in her lyrics.’’ (Nordic LINK Music Review). LINK Youtube Spotify COMPANY Elísa Hildur Einarsdóttir

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4 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES Hanne Hukkelberg IDA Halie PRODUCER T TOPLINER T TOPLINER / ARTIST NORWAY NORWAY

Hannah is a Norwegian Grammy () IDA is a new melody writer, from Oslo, Norway, who Halie is a new, young, artist/songwriter signed to award-winning, alt-pop singer/songwriter/produc- has recently been collaborating with artists such as Aurora (Glassnote Recs) and Sigrid’s (Island Recs) er. She co-wrote and produced 5 solo , which (Warner), (), Dagny management company, Made Management. She have been released on indie labels (Propeller Re- (Republic), Alex Adair (Universal), Sandro Cavazza released her single, “Youth”, February 23rd on Coco cords, Leaf Label, Nettwerk) to the critical acclaim of (Interscope), Mabel (Polydor), and Imani (RCA). Cur- & Co. (an indie label associated with Made Manage- Guardian, , BBC, NPR, etc. Her fifth album, rent collaborations include those with The Invisible ment). Spotify picked it up as a release highlight “Trust” (Propeller Recs), was released in October 2017. Men, , Cut, Brett McLaughlin, Josh and added “Youth” to multiple playlists, including Hannah also works as a producer, lyricist, vocal coach, Wilkinson, and Bonnie McKee. IDA co-wrote a song “New Music Friday” Norway, , and Switzer- and vocal producer for outside artists, including Em- for Jay Pryor (Virgin/EMI), which will be released land. In support of her single, Halie has just made ilie Nicolas (Columbia), (Propeller), Una on March 23rd. She has pending cuts with Ella Hen- her TV debut on “”, Norway/’s big- Sand (Universal), Racing Heart (Misra Recs), and ARY derson, Foxes (RCA), Original Dodger (WB/ Parlo- gest TV talk-show. She also just played the By:Larm (Petroleum). Her Sync work includes a song in the film phone), and Punctual (Parlophone). Music Festival to rave reviews, and is booked to play and soundtrack of Chronicles of Narnia, and most over 20 Norwegian summer festivals (, recently she scored Norwegian film Røverdatte, to be COMPANY Slottsfjell, Øya, etc.). Current collaborations include released in March. TAP Management Max Thulin/Amanda Börjeson, MAD FUN, The 23rd, Erin Strange Giocomo Trivelli/Sam Sure, Per Eklund, Michelle COMPANY Leonard/Nicholas Rebscher, Tim Uhlenbrock/Mi- LINK Sony/ATV Music Publishing chael Oakes, and Sigrid Raabe/Askjell Solstrand.

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5 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES Rebecca Sheja Fiona Fitzpatrick PRODUCER / ARTIST TOPLINER / ARTIST SWEDEN NORWAY

In 2007, Rebecca Scheja and Fiona Fitzpatrick met In 2007, Rebecca Scheja and Fiona Fitzpatrick met and began co-writing and DJ-ing. Together, they have and began co-writing and DJ-ing. Together, they released two albums and will release a third in 2018. have released two albums and will release a third in In their native Sweden, they constantly tour, and have 2018. In their native Sweden, they constantly tour, performed at the biggest music festivals, such as Way and have performed at the biggest music festivals, Out West and Bråvalla. They also co-write for out- such as and Bråvalla. They also co- side projects, and have several hits with outspoken write for outside projects, and have several hits Swedish starlet, Little Jinder (“Vita Bergens klockor”, with outspoken Swedish starlet, Little Jinder (“Vita “Hångellåten”). They have also toured the U.S. and Bergens klockor”, “Hångellåten”). They have also were signed to RCA, with whom they released “Say- toured the U.S. and were signed to RCA, with whom onara”. They co-wrote and featured on ’s they released “Sayonara”. They co-wrote and fea- single, “Turn It Down” which had heavy rotation on tured on Kaskade’s single, “Turn It Down” which had U.S. dance radio and charted Top 50 on the Billboard heavy rotation on U.S. dance radio and charted Top Dance Chart for 7 weeks. They collaborate in LA, Lon- 50 on the Billboard Dance Chart for 7 weeks. They don and Stockholm. collaborate in LA, and Stockholm.

COMPANY COMPANY Mr Radar Music Group Mr Radar Music Group Daniel Larsson Daniel Larsson

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6 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES U.S. WRITERS

7 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES Whitney Phillips AMES Ryann TOPLINER / ARTIST (Amy Kuney) (Victoria Zaro) U.S. T TOPLINER / ARTIST T TOPLINER / ARTIST U.S. U.S.

Whitney Phillips is an LA-based songwriter whose song Amy Kuney is an LA-based topliner specializing in Victoria Zaro is a 22 year-old, Los Angeles-based placements include those with (Epic), lyrics. She comes from an artist background, but singer/songwriter from City. Her unique Sabina Ddumba (Atlantic), (Ultra), INDIAA, is focused on collaborating for outside projects at voice can be heard on The Chainsmoker’s song “New , Robin Schultz (WB), and the moment. Amy had 2 cuts on the York City,” as well as “Hot Water” by /3LAU, (Island). Phillips’ discography includes works with release at the end of 2017, and has been working and “Talk About Me” by . She is cur- (“Can’t Go Gome”), Kylie Minogue (“Your with artists and producers including , Mol- rently co-writing with JKash, Nate Cyphert, Lukas Body”), Debbie Schippers (“Skin and Bones”), Natalie ly Kestner, ALMA, , The Monarch, Mr. Loules, Zac Poor, Fletcher, , and Life of La Rose (“The Bank”), Stafford Brothers (“This Girl”), Hudson, , , , SHAM, Robin Dillon. Victoria has forthcoming cuts with Malia Civ- OMI (“These Are the Days”), (“Waste- Hannibal, , Nick Ruth, Bram Inscore, Yves ets (signed to JKash/), Aaron Carpenter, land”) and Cross Gene (“Ying Yang”). She is currently Rothman, , and . Felix Cartal, and Yellow Claw. collaborating with artists such as Dua Lipa (Atlantic), Terror Jr. (Atlantic), Why Don’t We (Atlantic),and Car- COMPANY COMPANY lie Hanson. She frequently collaborates with The Ste- Kobalt Music Publishing Nonstop Management reotypes, and , and many others. Amanda Samii Jaime Zeluck

COMPANY LINK BMG Music Publishing Lasher Management Spotify Jon Chen Reese Lasher

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8 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES AG (Adrienne Nisha BUZZ Gonzalez) (Nisha Asnani) (Michelle Buzz) PRODUCER T TOPLINER T TOPLINER U.S. U.S. U.S.

Hailing from Miami, FL, Adrianne “AG” Gonzalez, has Nisha is a lyric/melody writer currently working on Buzz is a Texas-born songwriter with strengths in been producing, songwriting and engineering music artists’ projects, such as Aaron Carpenter, Daya (In- melody and lyric. After attending college in Nash- since the age of 15. After graduating from Berklee terscope), Baker Grace (Republic), and CL (School ville, Buzz moved to LA where she penned songs College of Music in , MA, AG relocated to Los Boy). Her frequent collaborators include Daya, Toby such as Dagny’s latest single, “Love You Like That”, Angeles and began to make her mark as one of the Gad, x lovers, Baker Grace, Maggie Lindemman, Jaira Burn’s single, “Burn Slow”, and Steve Aoki feat. most prolific female producers in the industry. One- Emily Bear, Fletcher, and Sizzy Rocket. Nisha just Lauren Jauragui’s single, “All Night”. Frequent col- third of The Rescues (formerly of Universal released a collaboration with Sizzy Rocket & SID, en- laborators include The Monarch, Oskar Sikow, Myah Republic), AG’s music has been featured in countless titled, “WENDY”; a catchy, satirical and thought-pro- Marie, Michael Matosic, and Jesper Borgen. Recent TV shows, and feature films nationwide. Some of her voking examination of the gender roles portrayed co-writes include those with Jack & Jack, Jason productions include those for artist such as Milck (At- within the classic tale of Peter Pan and how they Reeves, , and The Orphanage. lantic), (Atlantic), (Epic), Rob- relate to women . ert Delong (Glassnote), and Vancouver Sleep Clinic COMPANY (Sony), among many others. COMPANY Universal Music Publishing / Marc Wilson COMPANY Sharona Nomder Management Kobalt Music Publishing Sharona Nomder Anna Schlafer

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9 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES Wendy Wang Jesse Thomas Katie Pearlman PRODUCER T TOPLINER / ARTIST T TOPLINER / ARTIST U.S. U.S. U.S.

Wendy Wang is a producer/writer based in Los Ange- Jesse Thomas is an LA-based singer and songwrit- Katie Pearlman is an LA-based topliner signed to les, who is signed to ’s No Expectations/ er. She is an exceptional lyricist, who has a way pop hitmaker Ross Golan/Warner Chappell. She is Sony/ATV. She is a multi-instrumenalist who also plays of telling stories that is rich with honesty, real-life amazing with melodies and is a great collaborator in Bird and the Bee. Wendy produced/co-wrote The heartache, and a true point of view. Jesse has re- who sings and plays . Her recent collabora- Aces’ recent single, “Fake Nice”, and produced/co- cently been collaborating with , , Brian tions include those with Kelly Clarkson (WB), Molly wrote “Everything” on the latest album. Kennedy, Cook Classic, , MNEK, Ian Kate Kestner (Atlantic), Louis the Child, Jerm, Audra She has recently been co-writing with Mozella, Dan Kirkpatrick, Nolan Lambroza, , Jaira Mae, , Jesse Frasure, , Madi- Wilson, Fran Hall, Miriam Bryant, , Bea (Interscope), (SYCO), and Cheat son Love, Futuristics, Wingtip (Republic), and Digi- Miller, and , among others. http://www. Codes (300). She co-wrote the current tal Farm Animals (SYCO), among others. Katie has thesweethurt.com/about/ ft. single, “There for You”, as well as the forthcoming cuts with , , Cedric Ger- ft. single, “Look at Us Now”, and vais, and . She also co-wrote and COMPANY the debut Liz Huett single, “STFU & Hold Me”. Jesse is featured on the current Gryffin single, “Nobody No Expectations / has forthcoming activity with , Sabrina Car- Compares To You”, and wrote two songs on the most SONY/ATV Music Publishing penter, Gallant, and Louis the Child, among others. recent Kelly Clarkson album. Ed Reyes COMPANY COMPANY LINK Warner Chappell Music Warner Chappell Music Katy Wolaver Katy Wolaver

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10 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES Maddie LYRE (Madalen Duke) (Alina & Elli) (Maaike Kito TOPLINER / ARTIST T WRITER / PRODUCER TEAM Lebbing) U.S. U.S. T PRODUCER U.S. /

Madalen Duke is a singer/songwriter and artist, orig- LYRE is a new female writer/producer team, com- Maaike “Kito” Lebbing, is an Australian record pro- inally hailing from Vancouver. As an artist, she re- prised of Annalise Morelli and Alina Smith. Some of ducer, songwriter and DJ, who is currently based in leased her debut single, “Gucci Store”, independently their main collaborators include Gino Barletta, Evan LA. She has released records on ’s label Mad and generated 5M streams. As a co-writer, she draws Bogart and . Past singles and upcom- Decent with her duo, Kito & Reija Lee, as well as from her artist sensibility to add lyrical depth. Her ing releases including those with releasing an EP with on . forthcoming placements include those with Lost Kings (of ), CL, Helena Legend, Niki & Gabi, Kito has recently been working with Sigrid, Alma, (RCA) and DJ Snake. Madalen is currently working Mackenzie Ziegler, , Nicole Millar and Off Bloom, Mabel, MNEK, Mark Ralph, , closely with producer, . Though she is new to many more. , , Invisible Men, Tara LA, her list of frequent collaborators include Bipolar Carosielli, Trinidad James, Mila J, Two Inch Punch, Sunshine, Alex Salibian, , , and COMPANY , Jean Baptiste. Her productions Wondagurl. She is signed to Dre London Ent. (Post Backbeat Management have been sampled and used by the likes of Trini- Malone’s management co.). Ethan Schiff dad James, , T.I. and . Some of her productions include “Blood Brother” by COMPANY (Deadbeat), “Dope $quad” by Trinidad James (Is- BMG Music Publishing land), “Low ” by Mabel (Polydor). And “Love So Jon Chen Nice” by MØ (Polydor).

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11 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES Brittany B. Emma Jensen Charlotte (Brittany Barber) T TOPLINER / PRODUCER (Charli Beard) TOPLINER U.S. / NORWAY T TOPLINER / ARTIST U.S. U.S. / U.K.

Brittany B. is a songwriter/producer and artist from Emma Jensen is a new 20 year-old producer and Hailing from Hull in East Yorkshire, 20 year-old Compton, CA, who has collaborated with major la- singer/songwriter from Oslo. Her debut single, “Clos- CHARLOTTE is a new, exciting, fresh voice for 2018. bel artists such as , Ledisi, Chrisette Mi- er”, which she wrote/produced in her bedroom, Not only is she an amazing artist with a deeply soul- chelle, Problem, and . Brittany began made her a Top 5 finalist in NRK P3’s huge Urørt tal- ful instrument, CHARLOTTE is also proving herself to her career as a background singer for artists such as ent contest, in which she competed with over 10,000 be a formidable new songwriter. Carl Thomas, Jon B, and Chrisette Michele. Her first artists. The song has 7.5 million streams on Spotify CHARLOTTE has been working between London and co-writing experiences were with Grammy-nominated and 3 millionviews on YouTube. Emma followed up Los Angeles, working on her EP with the likes of Toby producer Terrace Martin, and fellow Compton-native, with single, “Make You Mine”, produced by Emma, Gad (John Legend, Beyonce), (Gallant), Chris Problem. Brittany has since penned hits for Chrisette and written with U.S. topliner . Emma’s Braide (, ), (), and Michele (Capitol), Theophilus London (WB), next single, “Rush”, will be released in May. (Rag ‘N’ Bone Man, ) and Kings, Tkay Mzaida (Interscope), (Em- many more. CHARLOTTE will feature on the new Em- pire), Jovanie (Atlantic), (Empire), COMPANY mit Fenn song “Where Have I Gone”, which is set for and Bhad Bhabie (Atlantic). Her recent Synch place- LOSL Management release in April 2018. Charlotte co-wrote the song ments include those in television shows such as Atlan- Gisle Stokland with the LA born writer/producer/artist ta and Girls, and in the film GirlsT rip. Brittany con- www.iamcharl0tte.com tributed two songs on Ledisi’s (Verve) recent album, which earned a 2018 Grammy nomination for Best COMPANY R&B Album. Toby Gad Songs / Atlas Music Publishing Nicola Carson COMPANY LINK Spirit Music Group James Cheney Youtube LINK Youtube

12 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES Cara Salimando TOPLINER / ARTIST U.S.

Cara Salimando is a singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, . Previously signed to Universal Records as an artist, Cara currently works as a topline writer, contributing her lyrical prowess to artists in a variety of genres. She is signed to award-winning super-producer ’s (aka “Wallpaper”) pub- lishing company, “NICELIFE”, which is a joint venture with Sony/ATV. Some of Cara’s recent releases include those with (RCA), (Hollywood), Ha- ley Kiyoko (Empire/Atlantic), Dua Lipa (WB), Sabrina Carpenter (Hollywood), Hey Violet (Capitol), and Grace Mitchell (Republic).

COMPANY NICELIFE / SONY/ATV Music Publishing 1916 Management Jesse Morav

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13 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES MASTER CLASS SPEAKERS

14 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES Katy Wolaver Jaime Zeluck Mollie Lehman SR. DIRECTOR A&R T FOUNDER/OWNER DIRECTOR OF A&R WARNER/CHAPPELL MUSIC NONSTOP MANAGEMENT

Katy Wolaver likes pink donuts, , unicorns, Jaime Zeluck Hindlin is the founder/owner of NON- Mollie Lehman does pop/rock/alternative A&R for and is appreciative that McDonald’s passes their STOP MANAGEMENT, which primarily focuses on Atlantic Records in Los Angeles, CA, where she works cleanliness rating in Los Angeles. Additionally, she is the management of and producers. with artists , Charlotte Cardin, grandson, Matt Sr. Director of A&R at Warner Chappell Music, where Previously, Jaime served as an A&R for writer/pro- Maeson, Chappell Roan and Ben Abraham, to name she works with writers such as Michael Pollack (Kel- ducer Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald and his publishing a few. She also runs the singles label, Taste and Tone ly Clarkson, Jack & Jack, , ), Sasha company, Prescription Songs. Her signings include via ADA, works as a licensing agent at the boutique Sloan (, , Kygo, Alma), and artists/writers such as , JKash, and LunchMon- Film/TV licensing company Lip Sync Music, and Cheat Codes (WB). Her recent signings include Scott ey Lewis. Amongst Jaime’s discography of song books shows/curates music events in and around Los Harris (, The Chainsmokers, X Ambas- placements, highlights include “Work From ” Angeles. Previously, Mollie has served as an A&R at sadors, , ), Jesse Thomas for Fifth Harmony, “Wiggle” for , “No RCA, Capitol, and Warner Brothers Records. (Martin Garrix, Lost Kings, Liz Huett), and Promises” for Cheat Codes feat. , and (P!nk, Georgia Line, , Gwen Ste- “Bills” for LunchMoney Lewis. fani, ). Katy formerly held A&R positions at SONGS Music Publishing, and Arthouse Entertain- Jaime’s current roster includes writers/producers ment. such Andrew Wells (, ), Michael Pollack (LAUV, Charli XCX, Kelly Clarkson), Oren Yoel (), Nick Long (), BANTU, and Sam Farrar (of ).

15 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES Rhea Pasricha Tiffany Kumar HEAD OF A&R WEST COAST T GLOBAL HEAD OF SONGWRITER PRESCRIPTION SONGS RELATIONS, SPOTIFY

In her newly-appointed role as Head of A&R, West , “” by Martin Garrix Tiffany Kumar has worn several hats within the mu- Coast at Prescription Songs, Rhea Pasricha oversees feat. Dua Lipa. Additional placements include those sic industry, but has always stayed close to the song. the Los Angeles A&R staff, scouting and signing of with artists such as , , Alessia While residing in , she met Diddy and new talent, and facilitation of creative opportunities Cara, , Logic, and Pentatonix. Most appeared as a songwriter on his hit MTV show Mak- for the roster. In her -year tenure at Prescription, recently, “Go To War”, by (co-written ing The Band. This led to Tiffany signing to Universal Rhea has signed and/or helped promote the careers and co-produced by David Pramik), garnered three Music Publishing. Shortly thereafter, Tiffany discov- of songwriters such as , SOHN, Nate 2018 Grammy nominations. Rhea has also been ered her passion for developing the careers of song- Campany, , Nick Ruth, and , instrumental in new songwriter signings and place- writers and producers. She joined to name a few. ments overseas, including those in London, Sweden, Music Publishing and built their roster as VP of Cre- and Australia. This year, Dua Lipa’s “” ative A&R. She then headed up the publishing com- Rhea’s involvements include singles “Don’t Let Me single (co-written by Emily Warren) hit #1 on the UK pany of writer/producer RedOne (’s pro- Down” by The Chainsmokers feat. Daya (certified 5X Radio charts, and ’s “Stranger” (co-writ- ducer). In 2016, Tiffany joined Spotify as the Global Platinum and 2017 Grammy-winning Dance Re- ten and featuring Elliphant) certified 3X Platinum Head of Songwriter Relations, where she launched cording), “Capsize” by Frenship feat. Emily Warren and won Song of The Year at the 2017 ARIA a called Secret , which is designed to (certified Platinum), “Chains” by Nick Jonas (certi- Awards. highlight the creators behind the songs we all know fied 2X Platinum) and more. This year, she has been and love. responsible for placement of singles such as “Home” by Machine Gun Kelly feat. and

16 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES Paige Parsons VP OF A&R ATLAS MUSIC PUBLISHING

Paige Parsons currently serves as VP of A&R for Atlas Carmen Michelle Key (, , Sele- Music Publishing, where she oversees A&R. Previous- na Gomez). She also brokered Kobalt’s deal for the ly, she held the post of Sr. Director of A&R for Kobalt legendary catalogue of David Paich (Toto’s “Africa”, Music Publishing, where she worked creatively with “”, “Rosanna”). Her creative efforts writers/producers such as , Doc McKinney, have resulted in placements with artists such as Kel- , , , Eg White, Lin- ly Clarkson, Maren Morris, Little Mix, Fifth Harmony, dy Robbins, Johnny McDaid, Cirkuit, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige, , Demi Lovato, , DJ Premier, , and Dr. Luke. Paige signed writ- , , B.o.B., , ers/producers such as Tash Phillips (, Little , and Flo Rida. Mix, Anne-Marie, Fifth Harmony, Hey Violet), Nolan Lambroza (Nick Jonas, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Prior to joining Kobalt, Paige oversaw creative oper- Kelly Clarkson, , , , ations for Arthouse Entertainment, where she served Louis Tomlinson), (Maren Morris, Carrie clients Kara DioGuardi, Greg Wells, David Hodges, Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Dan + Shay, Christina Per- Eman, , James Poyser, and KC Living- ri, Keith Urban), Steve Solomon (’s “Say ston. Formerly, she worked as an international song You Won’t Let Go”), Bongo (Big Sean, Trey Songz, plugger for EMI Music Publishing in New York, where Teyana Taylor, , , K. Michelle, she placed songs worldwide. Paige also serves as an ), Eman (Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Ne- Adjunct Professor for the “Martin Bandier Music and Yo, ), Adam Messinger (Magic!, Iggy Entertainment Industries Program” of Syracuse Uni- Azalea, Pitbull, Justin Bieber, , ), versity. Courtney Harrell (Chris Brown, , Mary J. Blige, , Fantasia, Kelly Rowland), Sherrod ‘A-Rod’ Lambert (Ariana Grande, John Leg- end, Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Michelle Williams), and

17 NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION / NORDIC SOUNDS APRIL 24–27 LOS ANGELES

NORDIC MUSIC TRADE MISSION INTRODUCES NORDIC MUSIC COMPANIES TO THE LOS ANGELES MUSIC INDUSTRY ON APRIL 25–27, 2018. THE TRADE MISSION IS AN ANNUAL JOINT EFFORT OF NOMEX, THE NETWORK OF NORDIC MUSIC EXPORT OFFICES.

IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TRADE MISSION, NORDIC SOUNDS SONGWRITING WORKSHOP SHOWCASES THE TALENT OF WOMEN AND BRINGS UPCOMING ARTISTS, SONGWRITERS AND TRACK-PRODUCERS FROM THE NORDIC REGION TO L.A. FOR A THREE-DAY SONGWRITING WORKSHOP AND MASTER CLASS SESSION APRIL 24–27.

PARTNERS IN THE PROJECT ARE THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF FINLAND IN LOS ANGELES, CONSULATE GENERAL OF ICELAND IN NYC, CONSULATE GENERAL OF SWEDEN IN SAN FRANSISCO, NORWEGIAN CONSULATE GENERAL IN , NORDIC[LA], AND THE GUILD OF MUSIC SUPERVISORS. THE PROJECT IS FUNDED BY NORDIC CULTURE FUND.

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