Whether discovering, developing and marketing successful artists, running distribution and direct-to-fan business, growing music labels across a myriad of genres or building global companies at the forefront of the digital revolution, the Exceleration team of Glen Barros, Dave Hansen, Amy Dietz, John Burk and Charles Caldas have a successful track record in just about every aspect of the independent recorded music business. 

Exceleration Music owns and/or has partnerships with a growing set of record labels and the entrepreneurs who founded them.

We have a growing, best-in-market team that can offer flexible, tailored, music-forward solutions to our artist and label partners around the world. 

We understand what it means to be a music entrepreneur; the unique culture, the passion, the values, and the remarkable history of the sector runs deep in the history of each of the partners.

The Exceleration team uses its deep understanding of the needs of artists and independent labels from a wide range of culturally significant genres to maximise the potential of the music we represent.

Our labels and partners include Alligator, Bloodshot, Candid, Kill Rock Stars, Mom+Pop, The Ray Charles Foundation/Tangerine, SideOneDummy,  and most recently the Heroic Music Group . 




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Exceleration Music

Glen Barros

Donna Feeley

Darin Soler

John Burk

Jennifer Newman Sharpe

Charles Caldas

Bernard Cruz

The Marketing and Sales Team at Exceleration Music develops and executes innovative marketing strategies to promote our diverse roster of artists and partner labels, both through digital channels and physical sales. This team leverages global partnerships, coordinates streaming and new release initiatives, and ensures seamless inventory and logistics. By understanding the unique needs of independent labels and artists, they drive commercial success and help maximize the reach and potential of the music we represent.

Marketing and Sales Team

The Finance & Accounting team at Exceleration Music manages the company's financial health and ensures robust financial operations. This includes handling accounts payable, overseeing accounting and financial administration, managing financial records and general ledgers, and strategizing business development initiatives. Their expertise aids in maximizing financial efficiency and supporting the growth of the company's diverse portfolio of record labels and partnerships.

Finance & Accounting

The Royalty Administration Team at Exceleration Music is responsible for managing and processing royalty payments to artists and record labels. They ensure accurate tracking of music usage across various platforms, handle the distribution of earnings, and maintain detailed records of royalty transactions. This team plays a crucial role in ensuring that artists and labels receive rightful compensation for their work, supporting the company’s mission to maximize the potential of the music they represent.

Royalty Administration Team

The Digital Operations Team at Exceleration Music is responsible for managing and optimizing the digital distribution and presence of the company's diverse portfolio of record labels and artists. They handle tasks such as streamlining digital workflows, managing metadata, overseeing digital assets, and ensuring that music is effectively distributed across major online platforms. Additionally, they provide data-driven insights to support marketing and promotional strategies, helping labels and artists maximize their digital reach and engagement.

Exceleration Music

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Finance & Accounting

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Exceleration Music

Org chart

Teams

Marketing and Sales Team

Finance & Accounting

Royalty Administration Team

Digital Operations Team

Offices

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