Sony Music, ASM, and Reservoir Take the Lead in Music Executive Job News

Sony Music Germany has made a significant move in the music industry by appointing Jean-Sebastien Permal and Jenny Walzer to run noted. records, the label giant’s newly launched electronic music imprint. Permal, who is the vice president of A&R for Europe & Africa, will handle A&R and strategy at the Berlin-based label, while Walzer, a senior product manager at Sony Music, will oversee marketing and operations.

The label’s first signing is DJ-producer Anfisa Letyago, whose track “Feelin” has just been released under noted. records. This move comes as Germany, the fourth-largest market for recorded music, experienced a 7% growth in 2023, according to IFPI’s latest global report. Additionally, Germany has the most dance music listeners on Spotify on a monthly basis, as reported by the annual IMS Business Report.

Permal expressed excitement about the current state of electronic music, stating that the genre has never been as potent as it is today. He emphasized the need to provide a home for artists with a strong and unique musical and visual identity. With Anfisa Letyago as the first signed artist, Permal is ambitious about her project and the future of noted. records.

In other news, ASM Global appointed Lindsay Arell as its first-ever chief sustainability officer, Reservoir made key promotions at Big Life, and Position Music promoted Samantha Sklar to vice president of A&R. These developments highlight the dynamic and evolving landscape of the music industry, with new talent and leadership taking center stage.