Alumni duo Karmina releases new album
Karmina, a pop duo featuring Music Industry program alumni Kelly Adams (BM ‘05) and sister Kamille Rudisill (BM ’05), recently released a new album produced by film composer John Powell called Queens of Heart. The duo says the four-part cinematic pop album is a tribute to women, paying homage “to powerful women who have elevated… Continue reading Alumni duo Karmina releases new album
Jonathan Azu launches Diversity in Music, a new jobs database for entertainment
Jonathan Azu, a faculty member in the Music Industry program and founder of management firm, Culture Collective, has launched Diversity in Music, a new jobs database for BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of color) and female music professionals seeking employment. The Diversity in Music site allows individuals in the entertainment sector who are looking for work… Continue reading Jonathan Azu launches Diversity in Music, a new jobs database for entertainment
Jonathan Azu
For reasons bigger than music and after years of driving success for some of the industry’s most iconic artists brands and companies, Jonathan Azu left an executive role at entertainment powerhouse Red Light Management to start management firm, Culture Collective. With a focus on clients of color, Culture Collective is driving change within its industry… Continue reading Jonathan Azu
USC Thornton alumni named to Variety’s “Hollywood’s New Leaders” list
USC Thornton alumni Ludwig Göransson (GCRT ‘08) and Justin Lubliner (BS ‘12) were named two of Hollywood’s New Leaders by Variety. The list showcases the newest generation of leaders and change-makers across the entertainment industry under the age of 40, including agents, creatives, producers, and more. Lubliner is recognized for his achievements as the founder… Continue reading USC Thornton alumni named to Variety’s “Hollywood’s New Leaders” list
Carly Rose releases debut EP Wild
Singer-songwriter Carly Rose, an undergraduate student in the Music Industry program, released her debut EP Wild, which features recently released singles “Song of the Summer” and title track “Wild,” a collaboration with singer Goody Grace. “Writing is a form of therapy for me so what I write about is all the stuff that I need… Continue reading Carly Rose releases debut EP Wild
Rick Schmunk and Daniel Weidlein quoted in article about remote music production
Rick Schmunk, chair of USC Thornton’s Music Technology Program, and Jazz Studies alum Daniel Weidlein (BM ‘12) offered their thoughts on music education and production during the pandemic in a recent article on MajoringinMusic.com. Schmunk says that for students of music production and technology, the skills they learn in the classroom give them a leg… Continue reading Rick Schmunk and Daniel Weidlein quoted in article about remote music production
Lindsay Wolfington offers career insights on music industry podcast
Music Industry faculty member Lindsay Wolfington recently appeared on the I Love Music podcast with colleague Laura Webb discussing her career as a music supervisor for film and television. Wolfington offers insights into the early influences that led her to a career in music supervision, how she got her start in the industry, and her… Continue reading Lindsay Wolfington offers career insights on music industry podcast
Angela McPhee awarded inaugural scholarship from Association of Independent Music Publishers
USC Thornton student Angela McPhee, a senior in the Music Industry program, has been awarded the inaugural Linda Komorsky Liker AIMP Scholarship Award by the Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP). The award seeks to support music business students as they pursue impactful careers in the music industry. “Angela’s outstanding… Continue reading Angela McPhee awarded inaugural scholarship from Association of Independent Music Publishers
Andrew Leff
Andrew Leff is a 20-year veteran of the music industry and an attorney, working with and advocating for artists throughout his career. After his graduation from the University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1996, Leff quickly became an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, NY. He later made a shift into entertainment law and business management, as… Continue reading Andrew Leff
Bobby Borg
Bobby Borg is a former major label, independent and DIY recording/touring artist with over 30 years of experience working with world-class musicians, songwriters, managers, producers, agents, equipment sponsors and A&R executives. As a member and founder of several rock and alternative rock bands, including one that achieved multi-platinum-selling success, he has toured the world extensively.… Continue reading Bobby Borg