Sug Daniels
She/They
Musician (Self)
Sug Daniels is a Delaware born, Philadelphia based, singer-songwriter, story teller, and producer. Daniels’ work is as colorful, vulnerable, and charismatic as her personality. She thoughtfully combines elements of folk, R&B, and soul alternatives to create personal and tender music interlaced with messages of truth and positive change.
Augusta Koch
She/Her
Musician (Gladie / Plum Records)
Augusta Koch is a songwriter, musician, and writer living in Philadelphia, PA. Currently, she plays in the indie rock band, Gladie, and was a founding member of Cayetana. In addition to her work as a musician, Koch has also released several volumes of poetry, often serving as companion works alongside her records.
Charlie Hall
He/Him
Musician (The War on Drugs)
Charlie Hall is a drummer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer. In addition to playing drums in Grammy Award winning rock band The War On Drugs, Charlie releases music of his own, and produces records for others, including last year’s ‘A Philly Special Christmas’ with members of the Philadelphia Eagles. Music has always been the connective tissue running through his life, defining his relationships with others and how he lives in his own head. Why is music such an evocative force? When we make music, we take rhythm and harmony and create something new. In that way, it is an analog to life itself - a process of organizing our experiences and learnings into something that feels authentic and true.
Bruce Warren
He/Him
WXPN
Bruce Warren is the Director of Programming at WXPN and Executive Producer of World Cafe, WXPN's NPR syndicated program.
Mike Vasilikos
He/Him
WXPN
I’ve spent 20 years working in public radio, the last 15 in Philadelphia at WXPN. I currently serve as the Midday Host (10a-2pm) and Operations Manager at XPN.
John Vettese
He/Him
WXPN
John Vettese is a journalist, radio host, and music critic. He is currently the Music Editor at WXPN and is the host of the WXPN Local Music Show which airs every Tuesday, and "What's The Frequency?"- a 90s Music Show that airs on the second Friday of every month. Vettese also records and produces the "Key Studio Sessions" which feature live audio and video recordings of local artists. His passion for the Philadelphia music scene is unwavering, and he's even been called "The Leslie Knope of the Philly music scene."
Sara Parker
She/her
WMMR
You can find Radio Sara on air at the legendary WMMR in Philadelphia, and online hosting her Rock Breakdown series. She held a prominent programming role at Beasley Media Group for over a decade, and has since moved on to running her own creative marketing agency. She also DJs at concerts and parties across the city. Watch her conversations with some of rock's biggest names on Instagram and Twitter: @radio_sara
Anna Ready
She/Her
Rising Sun Presents
Anna Ready is a talent buyer for Rising Sun Presents, an independent and full-service live event production company based in the suburbs of PA. Anna currently books for MilkBoy (Center City), 118 North, Ardmore Music Hall, and many of RSP's summer series and festivals. Originally hailing from the DC Metro area, Anna has been in Philly's live music scene as a vocalist and talent buyer since 2014.
Helen Smith
She/Her
World Cafe Live
Helen has been a talent buyer in the Philadelphia region for over 10 years, previously working for City Winery and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Before she came to Philly, she was a talent buyer at SteelStacks/Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA where she booked somewhere in the ballpark of 500+ artists per year. She got her start in Bethlehem booking jazz bands on weekends at the Bookstore, Speakeasy. If she’s not at a show – or booking a show – she’s hanging out with her dog, Dexter.
Mitch Beer
He/Him
Retro City Studios B Room
Mitch Beer is a professional Bass Player, Record Producer, Artist Manager, and an owner of The Retro City B Room. With a 15 year music career and credits ranging from recording and producing for Lil Uzi Vert on the #1 Album 'Pink Tape,' being the session bassist for 9 time Grammy Winner, Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo, touring the world with the Grammy-Winning Digable Planets, and building his own recording studio in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Mitch is a creative focused on supporting other creatives and helping them create their best creative works.
Jeff Zeigler
He/Him
Uniform Recording
Jeff Zeigler is an audio engineer, producer, mixer, musician and two-time Pew Nominee who has spent the last 20 years making records in various studios across the world as well as touring both as a musician and sound engineer. Releases by the The War On Drugs, Kurt Vile, Jerry Garcia, Laraaji and Mary Lattimore, with whom he also plays in a duo who have put out two LPs on the venerable experimental label, Thrill Jockey.
Dan Berkowitz
He/Him
100x
Founder of CID Entertainment, CID Presents, 100x Hospitality. Producer of Artist Curated festivals, destination events, and both travel and hospitality experiences for concerts and festivals.
Monika Julien
She/her
Drexel University Music Industry Program
Monika Julien, a professor in Drexel University’s Music Industry Program, teaches courses on music marketing, entrepreneurship, and gender representation in the industry and brings over a decade of expertise in creating, executing, and overseeing music marketing strategies and programs for globally-recognized brands. Before joining Drexel University’s faculty, Monika led Red Bull’s music and culture marketing initiatives in New York City, managing campaigns for Red Bull Music Festival and more. Additionally, Monika worked at Cornerstone and The FADER directing music programs for major brands such as Converse, Sonos, Spotify, and Pabst Blue Ribbon.
Maggie Poulos
She/Her
Mixtape Media
Maggie Poulos is the founder of Mixtape Media, a full service public relations firm focused on music and entertainment. She handles campaigns for A Philly Special Christmas, Charlie Hall (The War on Drugs) and Philly Music Fest amongst others.
Ryan Hall
He/Him
Universal Music Group
Ryan's music marketing career started at Fame House where he led exciting campaigns for Alicia Keys, Phantogram, ODESZA, Corona and more. Following his time there, he led the social media department at WMA, bringing in clients such as Live Nation, Celine Dion, and Gwen Stefani, to name a few. He most recently has returned to his roots at Fame House (now within Universal Music Group) to launch a new department called Community & Content. There he consults artists on how to grow and engage communities of superfans, turning fans from passive listeners to lifelong supporters.
Hannah Westerman
She/Her
Avenue West
I am the Founder and Creative Director of Avenue West, a full spectrum design agency based out of Philadelphia. I work as a designer, illustrator and business owner. My favorite projects are the ones where I get to draw.
Alex Epstein
He/Him
A-Best
A-Best Swag specializes in Promotional Items and the most comfortable apparel on the market. We create clothing brands, company swag, company webstores, e-commerce and retail webstores. Working with our clients to create a specialized service for any occasion.
Abby Rubin
She/Her
Beggars Group
Abby Rubin is the Senior Director of Licensing for Beggars Group (XL, Young, 4AD, Matador, Rough Trade) where she’s done synch representation, pitching, and licensing for ads, brands, and video games for more than 7 years. She earned her Masters Degree in Library Science and Archives from Pratt Institute and went on to work in the Digital Archives at MTV/Viacom. She then worked as the first Global Rights Manager at VICE while doing music supervision and coordinating VICELAND TV shows as the cable network was launched. She has secured a range of synchs with brands — including Apple, Nike, Google, Sonos, Starbucks, and Calvin Klein — for bands big and small, and was credited as Music Supervisor for the recent award-winning PBS docuseries “Philly D.A.”
Chris Radwanski
He/Him
Born Loser Records
Born Losers Records is an independent label from Philadelphia run by Christopher Radwanski and Michael Cammarata. BLR specializes in vinyl and tape releases in all genres.
Rennie Jaffe
He/Him
Another Management Co
President/Owner of Another Management Company, a full service artist management company representing Kurt Vile, Waxahatchee, Alvvays, Snail Mail, Stephen Malkmus, Mdou Moctar and more.
Mike Vasilikos
He/Him
WXPN
I’ve spent 20 years working in public radio, the last 15 in Philadelphia at WXPN. I currently serve as the Midday Host (10a-2pm) and Operations Manager at XPN.
John Vettese
He/Him
WXPN
John Vettese is a journalist, radio host, and music critic. He is currently the Music Editor at WXPN and is the host of the WXPN Local Music Show which airs every Tuesday, and "What's The Frequency?"- a 90s Music Show that airs on the second Friday of every month. Vettese also records and produces the "Key Studio Sessions" which feature live audio and video recordings of local artists. His passion for the Philadelphia music scene is unwavering, and he's even been called "The Leslie Knope of the Philly music scene."
Sara Parker
She/her
WMMR
You can find Radio Sara on air at the legendary WMMR in Philadelphia, and online hosting her Rock Breakdown series. She held a prominent programming role at Beasley Media Group for over a decade, and has since moved on to running her own creative marketing agency. She also DJs at concerts and parties across the city. Watch her conversations with some of rock's biggest names on Instagram and Twitter: @radio_sara
Monika Julien
She/her
Drexel University Music Industry Program
Monika Julien, a professor in Drexel University’s Music Industry Program, teaches courses on music marketing, entrepreneurship, and gender representation in the industry and brings over a decade of expertise in creating, executing, and overseeing music marketing strategies and programs for globally-recognized brands. Before joining Drexel University’s faculty, Monika led Red Bull’s music and culture marketing initiatives in New York City, managing campaigns for Red Bull Music Festival and more. Additionally, Monika worked at Cornerstone and The FADER directing music programs for major brands such as Converse, Sonos, Spotify, and Pabst Blue Ribbon.
Maggie Poulos
He/Him
Mixtape Media
Maggie Poulos is the founder of Mixtape Media, a full service public relations firm focused on music and entertainment. She handles campaigns for A Philly Special Christmas, Charlie Hall (The War on Drugs) and Philly Music Fest amongst others.
Ryan Hall
He/Him
Universal Music Group
Ryan's music marketing career started at Fame House where he led exciting campaigns for Alicia Keys, Phantogram, ODESZA, Corona and more. Following his time there, he led the social media department at WMA, bringing in clients such as Live Nation, Celine Dion, and Gwen Stefani, to name a few. He most recently has returned to his roots at Fame House (now within Universal Music Group) to launch a new department called Community & Content. There he consults artists on how to grow and engage communities of superfans, turning fans from passive listeners to lifelong supporters.
Anna Ready
She/Her
Rising Sun Presents
Anna Ready is a talent buyer for Rising Sun Presents, an independent and full-service live event production company based in the suburbs of PA. Anna currently books for MilkBoy (Center City), 118 North, Ardmore Music Hall, and many of RSP's summer series and festivals. Originally hailing from the DC Metro area, Anna has been in Philly's live music scene as a vocalist and talent buyer since 2014.
Helen Smith
She/Her
World Cafe Live
Helen has been a talent buyer in the Philadelphia region for over 10 years, previously working for City Winery and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Before she came to Philly, she was a talent buyer at SteelStacks/Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA where she booked somewhere in the ballpark of 500+ artists per year. She got her start in Bethlehem booking jazz bands on weekends at the Bookstore, Speakeasy. If she’s not at a show – or booking a show – she’s hanging out with her dog, Dexter.
Hannah Westerman
She/Her
Avenue West
I am the Founder and Creative Director of Avenue West, a full spectrum design agency based out of Philadelphia. I work as a designer, illustrator and business owner. My favorite projects are the ones where I get to draw.
Alex Epstein
He/Him
A-Best
A-Best Swag specializes in Promotional Items and the most comfortable apparel on the market. We create clothing brands, company swag, company webstores, e-commerce and retail webstores. Working with our clients to create a specialized service for any occasion.
Mitch Beer
He/Him
Retro City Studios B Room
Mitch Beer is a professional Bass Player, Record Producer, Artist Manager, and an owner of The Retro City B Room. With a 15 year music career and credits ranging from recording and producing for Lil Uzi Vert on the #1 Album 'Pink Tape,' being the session bassist for 9 time Grammy Winner, Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo, touring the world with the Grammy-Winning Digable Planets, and building his own recording studio in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Mitch is a creative focused on supporting other creatives and helping them create their best creative works.
Jeff Zeigler
He/Him
Uniform Recording
Jeff Zeigler is an audio engineer, producer, mixer, musician and two-time Pew Nominee who has spent the last 20 years making records in various studios across the world as well as touring both as a musician and sound engineer. Releases by the The War On Drugs, Kurt Vile, Jerry Garcia, Laraaji and Mary Lattimore, with whom he also plays in a duo who have put out two LPs on the venerable experimental label, Thrill Jockey.
Abby Rubin
She/Her
Beggars Group
Abby Rubin is the Senior Director of Licensing for Beggars Group (XL, Young, 4AD, Matador, Rough Trade) where she’s done synch representation, pitching, and licensing for ads, brands, and video games for more than 7 years. She earned her Masters Degree in Library Science and Archives from Pratt Institute and went on to work in the Digital Archives at MTV/Viacom. She then worked as the first Global Rights Manager at VICE while doing music supervision and coordinating VICELAND TV shows as the cable network was launched. She has secured a range of synchs with brands — including Apple, Nike, Google, Sonos, Starbucks, and Calvin Klein — for bands big and small, and was credited as Music Supervisor for the recent award-winning PBS docuseries “Philly D.A.”
Chris Radwanski
He/Him
Born Loser Records
Born Losers Records is an independent label from Philadelphia run by Christopher Radwanski and Michael Cammarata. BLR specializes in vinyl and tape releases in all genres.
Dan Berkowitz
He/Him
100x
Founder of CID Entertainment, CID Presents, 100x Hospitality. Producer of Artist Curated festivals, destination events, and both travel and hospitality experiences for concerts and festivals.
Rennie Jaffe
He/Him
Another Management Co
President/Owner of Another Management Company, a full service artist management company representing Kurt Vile, Waxahatchee, Alvvays, Snail Mail, Stephen Malkmus, Mdou Moctar and more.