Elektra Elevates Fain To EVP/Head Of A&R
• Elektra Entertainment announced the elevation of Jacob Fain to EVP / Head of A&R. Fain joined Elektra two and a half years ago, where he signed rising Country star Bailey Zimmerman and shepherded Australian artist Masked Wolf‘s breakout single, “Astronaut In The Ocean’ into a global smash.
Fain is based in Los Angeles and reports to Elektra President Gregg Nadel, who said, “Jake is a standout A&R with incredible, creative instincts shaped by years of experience. He has an innate ability to form genuine, meaningful relationships and has helped our artists at every stage of their career articulate their vision and surpass their potential. I’m thrilled for him to take on this much-deserved new post.”
Fain brings nearly two decades of A&R experience to his new role. He previously worked for Sony Music Publishing, where he signed Grammy-winning artists such as The Chainsmokers and Leon Bridges, as well as Of Monsters and Men, Russ, and Chase Rice, among others. Prior to Sony Music Publishing, Fain worked in A&R at Republic Records and in marketing at RCA Records.
Fain remarked, “Elektra is building a cutting-edge, forward-thinking record company focused on music that moves culture and developing best-in-class talent. I’m so proud of the work we have done to serve our artists in an evolving landscape, and to be part of such an incredible team. I’m grateful to Gregg and my Elektra family for this opportunity.” [Photo Credit: Ashley Osborn]
