Chinese-American alt-pop singer-songwriter Emei signed with Atlantic Records in partnership with Ricky Reed‘s Nice Life Recording Company. The first release under the deal is the single “Night at the Opera,” the first offering from her upcoming Night at the Opera EP set for release on June 12.
“After the first time I saw Emei perform to a sold out, sweaty club in San Francisco, I went to introduce myself and her first words were, ‘Do you have any notes on the show?’ Now, a year later, her ambition to execute at the highest level continues,” said Reed, founder and CEO of Nice Life, in a statement. “That, paired with a deep vulnerability in her art, a scrappy DIY ethos, and a limitless love for her army of outsiders, is why we’re so excited to welcome her into the family that is Nice Life and Atlantic Records.”
CAA signed singer, songwriter and actor Sara Bareilles. According to the agency, Bareilles has sold more than 3 million albums and 15 million singles in the U.S., while her songs have been streamed more than 3.5 billion times globally. The multi-hyphenate also composed the music and lyrics for the Broadway musical Waitress, along with starring in the lead role on Broadway and the West End. She was nominated for a Tony for her performance as “The Baker’s Wife” in Into the Woods.
Sara Bareilles (Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez)
On screen, Bareilles starred in the Emmy-nominated musical comedy series GIRLS5EVA for three seasons. She additionally executive-produced and wrote original music for the J.J. Abrams-produced Apple musical drama series Little Voice.
Bareilles is managed by Izvor Zivkovic at Split Second and John Meneilly, Will Hubbard and Marissa Lesch at Left / Right. Her legal reps are Michael Guido at Carroll Guido & Groffman and Nancy Rose at Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham.
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