Jon Pikus Joins Imagem Music USA
16 Jun 2011
Jon Pikus has been appointed Creative Director for Imagem Music USA. Based in Los Angeles, Pikus will report directly to Imagem Music USA President Richard Stumpf. He will be responsible for new signings, as well as managing cuts and co-writes for the Imagem Music roster of songwriters.
Pikus was formerly Senior Director of A&R at MySpace Records, where he A&R'd Hollywood Undead, Kate Voegele, Pennywise, Meiko, Nico Vega and Mickey Avalon. Prior to that he was Director of A&R at Columbia Records where he A&R'd Crazy Town and The Ataris, and was an A&R Scout at Interscope Records. He was also producer/engineer of numerous Los Angeles rock bands including the original Weezer demos, and drummer for the bands Campfire Girls and El Magnifico.
Jon Pikus said: "I'd like to thank Richard Stumpf and André de Raaff for this opportunity. I look forward to building Imagem Music's presence in the USA by bringing in great songwriters and artists to add to our already strong international roster."
Richard Stumpf said: "Jon is well respected in the industry by both artists and executives. His creative background, musical instinct, and proactive nature make him a wonderful addition to our team."
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