Music industry veteran Jeremy Erlich, formerly of Spotify, establishes Alta Music Group; South Korean pop sensation Jennie from Blackpink lands in management division of the new company
Jeremy Erlich, former global head of music for Spotify, has established a new independent music company named Alta Music Group. Based in Los Angeles, Alta Music Group aims to prioritize artists and help them navigate the evolving industry with a clear strategy.
Erlich, who spent almost six years at Spotify, first as vp and head of music strategy, then as global head of music, has assembled a strong team for Alta Music Group. The key figures include:
- Jeremy Erlich, founder and leading executive, who brings extensive experience from Universal Music Group and Interscope Geffen A&M to the table.
- Nima Khalilian, General Manager, who previously worked with Stem and Interscope Records, and is known for her expertise in marketing and artist strategy.
- Parker Ulry, with experience at Interscope and Warner.
- Drake Hofer.
- Elise Eriksen.
- Gillian Taugher.
- Michael Seltzer, formerly with Universal Music Group.
Alta Music Group operates as a full-service music company, covering recorded music, publishing, and artist management. They have partnered with The Orchard for distribution and label services, and with THEBLACKLABEL for co-development and promotion.
Their first management signing is Jennie, a member of the globally successful K-pop group Blackpink. Jennie recently released her debut solo album, "Ruby." Alta Music Group's partnership for the management of Jennie is with OddAtelier.
Jeremy Erlich, in a statement, expressed that Alta Music Group's focus is on providing the best service to artists worldwide for long-term, global success. Nima Khalilian stated that the company's priority is artists, and they aim to help them navigate the evolving industry with a clear strategy.
This new venture marks an exciting chapter in the music industry, as Alta Music Group brings together a talented team and a clear vision to support artists in the digital age.
[1] Source: Variety [2] Source: Billboard [3] Source: Music Business Worldwide [4] Source: The Hollywood Reporter
- Alta Music Group, led by former Spotify executive Jeremy Erlich, plans to leverage their industry expertise to offer comprehensive services, including business, finance, and entertainment industry knowledge, to artists like Jennie from Blackpink.
- In the rapidly evolving music industry, Alta Music Group, established by Jeremy Erlich, aims to provide artists with a strategic approach that combines business acumen, finance management, and entertainment strategies, ensuring long-term global success.
