Barbis Named Head Of Promo, Big Loud Rock

• Big Loud Rock, the alternative rock-focused imprint of Big Loud Records, announced the appointment of David Barbis as its new Head of Promotion.

In this pivotal new role, Barbis will spearhead Big Loud Rock’s promotion team, strategy, and execution, reporting directly to Partner / President of Big Loud Rock & Big Loud Management, Greg Thompson, who said, “Dave is a true music man and one of the most outstanding promotion executives I have ever known. His passion for his artists is unparalleled, and we are beyond thrilled to have him join the Big Loud Rock team.”

Barbis’s career spans over two decades in the music industry, most recently serving as VP of Promotion at C3 Management, where he played a critical role in the development and success of artists such as The Revivalists, White Reaper, The Head And The Heart, Mt. Joy, Chevelle, Wilderado, and Modest Mouse, among others. Prior to C3, Barbis held significant roles at Polygram/Island, DreamWorks, and Capitol Records.

Barbis remarked, “I would especially like to thank Greg Thompson, Seth England, and Joey Moi for this amazing opportunity to be a part of such an incredibly talented team. Big Loud’s extremely successful, diverse operation is something that I am so proud to be a part of and can’t wait to get started!”

Big Loud Rock has already seen significant success at the format with HARDY achieving his first-ever No. 1 rock single, “JACK,” and Letdown.’s Top 20 Alternative radio hit “Crying In The Shower.” [Photo courtesy of Big Loud Rock]