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IAMSOUND
Founded2007 (2007)
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California,
United States
ServicesRecord Label, Creative & Marketing Studio, Visual Artist Management
OwnersNiki Roberton, Paul Tao, Anh Do
Websitewww.iamsound.com

Iamsound (stylized IAMSOUND) is a Los Angeles based entertainment company founded by Niki Roberton. IAMSOUND comprises a creative and marketing studio,[1] visual artist management firm, and independent record label.[2]

Record label

IAMSOUND launched as a record label in 2007, and released albums from artists including Florence and the Machine, Charli XCX,[3] Lord Huron,[4][5] Banks, and Salem, before expanding into visual artist management and running a creative studio.[citation needed] In 2010, the label released a series of vinyl and digital singles called the L.A. Collection, featuring Los Angeles-based musicians through a singles club.[6] In 2019, they signed artist Mk.gee.[7]

Creative & marketing studio

In 2012, IAMSOUND collaborated with the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles for an event called PLAY MOCA, which showcased artists including Salem, IO Echo, Zola Jesus, Active Child, Cults, and Lord Huron.[8]

They created a concert series titled "Artist Connect" with Pitchfork for American automobile brand Ford in 2014. There were performances from MS MR, Classixx, and Guards.[9]

IAMSOUND's creative and marketing studio won a 2019 Clio Gold Music award for its Spotify In-House "Billie Eilish Experience" event.[10] The company also partnered with Dropbox and Getty to present "Bridge-s" at the Getty Center Museum from November 16–17, 2019 for Solange.[11][12]

Other clients include Top Shop, Soylent, Adult Swim, and Vans.

Visual artist management

IAMSOUND represents visual artists including Clare Gillen, ISSTUDIO, Whoopi, and All Valley Yacht Club.[13][14][1]

In 2018, IAMSOUND's artist Whoopi installed hand-built table top arcade games in the House of Vans London.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b Stutz, Colin (2018-06-15). "Spotlight: IAMSOUND CEO Niki Roberton on Building a Home for Creative Directors Who Work With Haim, Tinashe, SOPHIE & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2018-06-16.
  2. ^ "Scenes from the fringe: IAMSOUND's Paul Tao on their 'L.A. Collection' series". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2015-05-13. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  3. ^ "Interview: Charli XCX Talks Debut Album, Internet Haters, and Writing Icona Pop's "I Love It"". complex.com. Archived from the original on 2020-09-20. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  4. ^ "Pitchfork Guide to Upcoming Releases: Spring 2015". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  5. ^ "Listen: Lord Huron - "The World Ender" New Album, Strange Trails Out April 7". undertheradarmag.com/. Archived from the original on 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  6. ^ Ferreiro, Laura (2010-02-05). "The Nonsound of Iamsound". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on 2019-03-30. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
  7. ^ "Mk.gee Signs With IAMSOUND Records, Shares New Single 'Untitled'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2019-12-07. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  8. ^ "MOCA, IAMSOUND collaborate on concert series". Los Angeles Times.
  9. ^ "Ford Goes Indie For Transit Connect, Teams With Pitchfork and Iamsound". Billboard.
  10. ^ "Spotify In-House: Billie Eilish Experience". Archived from the original on 2019-09-20. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  11. ^ "Solange Is Curating a Performative Art Series at the Getty Center Museum". hypebeast.com. Archived from the original on 2020-11-26. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  12. ^ "Building Bridge-s: Solange Knowles curates a two-day programme of performances, films and talks at the Getty Center in Los Angeles". theartnewspaper.com. Archived from the original on 2021-01-17. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  13. ^ "how to be a creative director in 2018". i-d.vice.com. Archived from the original on 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
  14. ^ "Visual Art Studio". iamsound.com.
  15. ^ "WHOOP THIS ARCADE". houseofvanslondon.com. Archived from the original on 2020-09-27. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
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