WBR In Full Bloom
Warner Bros. Records (WBR) has appointed acclaimed music supervisor, recording and publishing exec PJ Bloom to the position of Senior Vice President, Film & Television Music and Soundtracks. Bloom (left) will oversee the placement of WBR’s roster in the increasingly vital and competitive landscape of television, movies and evolving areas of visual media, as well as spearhead the acquisition of soundtrack properties on behalf of the label. Bloom will be based in the company’s Burbank headquarters and report to Peter Gray, Warner Bros. Records EVP/GM.
Cameron Strang, Warner Bros. Records Chairman & CEO commented, “PJ is one of the preeminent executives in film and television music today. He will immediately elevate WBR’s profile in the areas of film, television and soundtracks, which have proven to be a powerful force in breaking new artists and expanding awareness for our artists and their music.” Bloom remarked, “I’m thrilled to start this new chapter in my professional life and am humbled by the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of WBR. Cameron Strang and Peter Gray’s decision to bring a career music supervisor into this role signifies the label’s commitment to fundamental change within the field and acknowledges the importance of synchronization to WBR’s success. I’m truly honored to work with the entire label team on one of the best rosters in the business. Under Cameron’s leadership, we will expand further and dive deeper into the world to which I’ve dedicated my career.”
One of the top music supervisors in the industry, Bloom has created soundtracks for more than 1,000 episodes of television and 50 films, as well as video games, advertisements and amusement rides. As the music supervisor for the Glee franchise, his body of work holds the record for most charted songs by a single act in Billboard Hot 100 history. Bloom is also a partner in Neophonic Music & Media, whose credits include such groundbreaking productions as American Horror Story, Game of Thrones, Vinyl, Westworld and The People vs. O.J. Simpson. [Photo credit: Rob Mainord]
