XPRMNT is a hand-picked collective of trusted specialists, brought together through years of shared work, real results, and creative alignment.

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Meet the Team

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Founder & Conductor

David Fulton is a creative director and music strategist who brings decades of experience guiding creative teams with clarity and intention. By aligning vision, people, and execution, he builds structure beneath inspired ideas—allowing meaningful work to move forward with trust and momentum.

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Producer, Mixer & Tracking Engineer

Aaron Glemboski is a Grammy- and Academy Award-nominated producer and engineer driven by the emotional power of sound. His work with artists such as Black Pumas, Ruthie Foster, and Curtis Harding reflects a balance of bold creative choices and deep technical mastery—pushing boundaries without losing the human thread.

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Digital Strategist, E-Commerce Systems

David Peris is a digital strategist and web architect with decades of experience building online ecosystems for some of the world’s most iconic artists, including Roger Waters, Bob Dylan, and Elton John. He connects infrastructure, storytelling, and technology into systems that are powerful, durable, and artist-first.

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Photographer

Gary Sheer is an event and documentary photographer inspired by spontaneity and discovery. Through work with organizations such as Google, Medtronic, and Stanford University, he brings curiosity, technical control, and a refined eye to moments that pass quickly but resonate deeply.

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Public Relations & Digital Strategy

Nathalie Baret is a PR leader and former journalist with over 17 years of experience guiding media strategy across TV, radio, print, and digital platforms. Her work centers on clarity, narrative integrity, and long-term visibility—helping artists communicate with intention while building durable public presence.

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Photography , Technical Event Support

Kit Tincher is a live music photographer focused on the energy and connection of performance. Through work with artists like Bill Kreutzmann and Sturgill Simpson, and as a longtime contributor to Live for Live Music, he captures moments that feel honest, immersive, and alive.

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Special Projects

Waxvillain (Don Wall) leads special projects rooted in indie soul and funk, bringing deep crate-digging knowledge and cultural fluency to everything from curation and vinyl art to merch and storytelling. His work bridges past and present—preserving timeless grooves while introducing rare records and forgotten sounds to new ears with care and intention.

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Celebrity Makeup & Artist Care

Kelly Goldsack is a celebrity makeup artist and men’s grooming specialist whose work spans widely seen campaigns, live performances, and on-camera appearances across music and entertainment. Trusted in high-visibility environments, she’s known for creating polished, camera-ready looks while maintaining a calm, grounding presence for artists under pressure.

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Strategic & Creative Advisory

Peter Wiederlight is a senior strategic and creative advisor with decades of experience operating at the highest levels of music, live culture, and entertainment. At XPRMNT, he serves as a bridge-builder—connecting artists, brands, and creative teams through trusted relationships, cultural insight, and long-view strategy. His role centers on alignment and opportunity creation, helping ideas travel across industries while staying rooted in authenticity.

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Cultural Strategy, Finance & Brand Partnerships

Amarjit “Amo” Sahota brings a rare blend of financial insight, cultural taste, and relationship-driven brand strategy. Working at the intersection of music, commerce, and community, he helps artists and partners make aligned decisions—connecting creative vision with sustainable funding, thoughtful partnerships, and long-term value. His approach is rooted in listening first, then building bridges that serve both culture and business.

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Photography, Design & Creative Services

Brendan Fredericks is a photographer and graphic designer based in Dallas–Fort Worth, creating moody, cinematic visuals for musicians, brands, and creative projects. Working across editorial photography, graphic design, and visual storytelling, he helps artists translate sound and identity into striking, cohesive imagery.

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Producer · Artist · Engineer

Scott Welch is a Grammy-nominated producer, engineer, and artist whose work has reached over 250 million streams. From his North Hollywood studio, he creates music rooted in emotional truth and genre-fluid exploration, with a creative path that spans artists from Tank and the Bangas to Smokey Robinson and all sounds in-between.

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Producer · Composer · Creative Media

Yvonne Ambrée is a Berlin-born, Brooklyn-based producer, composer, and creative media artist specializing in sonic architecture and motion-driven storytelling. Blending cinematic sound design, vocals, and visual composition, she builds immersive worlds across music, film, and digital media—shaping projects with emotional depth and narrative clarity. As an acclaimed singer/songwriter, her work adds a distinct expressive layer to her compositions and performances.

Her projects spans global stages and screens, including Encanto (Disney), The Voice, and The Tonight Show.

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Video Editing • Motion Graphics • Visual Storytelling

Jameson Mangan is a NYC-based video editor and graphic artist specializing in high-impact visual storytelling across music, broadcast, and digital media. His work spans TV, commercial, sports, and music content, with clients including HBO, CBS Sports, the Golden State Warriors, and global brands like Gatorade, TikTok, and AT&T. He’s also crafted visuals for artists such as Bootsy Collins, O.A.R., Big Gigantic, Eric Krasno, Marco Benevento, and Dopapod—bridging culture, rhythm, and narrative through motion.

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Curation · Artist Navigation · Cultural Advisory

Jonathan Rudnick is a cultural connector and senior creative advisor with 25+ years of experience across music, film, and the arts. Based in Los Angeles, he is the co-founder of Giant Step NYC and Groove Academy, has curated landmark cultural celebrations honoring John Coltrane, Nina Simone, and Gil Scott-Heron, and serves as the LA producer for Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM—bringing global perspective, deep cultural fluency, and bridge-building clarity to every project.

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Label & Publishing Administration

Zeli Berusch brings 10+ years of experience in music publishing and label administration, supporting artists and rights holders across releases, metadata, and catalog operations. Hands on A&R experience guides projects from early development through release. Creative vision and backend execution stay in sync through thoughtful coordination across PR, marketing, and project management

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Photo, Video, Social Media

Andrew Martin is a Boulder-based photographer and videographer working across Colorado’s Front Range and beyond. His work with artists such as BALTHVS, Mynd Reader, and Gio Chamba spans concept development, location scouting, live concert photography, and social promos—helping translate creative vision into visuals that feel intentional and alive.

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Touring Strategy & Artist Operations

Elli Monroe is an artistic operations and touring strategy consultant with 20 years of experience managing complex, large-scale productions. With deep expertise in artist visas and international logistics, she helps turn ambitious artistic vision into practical, well-executed outcomes.

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FOH, Touring Systems, Recording

Johannes Lang is a seasoned audio engineer whose work spans live sound, recording, and touring system design, including projects with Bernard Purdie and members of the Philadelphia Orchestra. He brings precision and reliability to complex productions.

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Strategic Management Advisor

Peter Katz is a veteran music executive with experience spanning artist management, marketing, and mentorship. His career includes work alongside artists such as Jimmy Buffett, Fleetwood Mac, and Aerosmith, bringing long-view strategy and calm leadership to every engagement.

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Tour & Artist Management

Andrew Mitchell has spent over 30 years immersed in music culture, touring, and artist operations. Shaped by global travel and hands-on experience, he brings perspective, adaptability, and calm leadership to live environments—helping artists and teams move through complex moments with care and confidence.

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Touring, Producer, Artist Manager

Billy Wassung is a music industry consultant, producer, and manager focused on building sustainable, artist-first careers. As one of XPRMNT’s primary touring consultants and live events managers, he works across strategy, management, label services, and on-the-ground production—helping artists like BALTHVS, Eric Krasno, and GITKIN translate creative vision into durable infrastructure that holds up on the road and on stage.

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Music Producer · Mixing & Mastering

Assaf R. Spector is a veteran producer and multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years of experience shaping records, films, and brand-driven sound. Known for an analog, tape-based approach and award-winning string arrangements, he blends psychedelic rock, funk, electronics, and lo-fi sensibility to help artists craft emotionally resonant work with depth and character.

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Mix Engineer, Sound Designer, Digital Media

Royce Diamond is an Emmy-nominated audio engineer and sound designer specializing in story-driven sound for film, television, digital media, and immersive installations. His work spans cinematic post-production, museum environments, and large-scale experiential projects—shaping sound that supports narrative, space, and emotional impact across formats.

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Tour Management & Audio Systems Engineering

Remy Szekely is a tour manager and audio systems engineer with 15+ years of experience supporting artists on the road and on stage. He brings steady leadership, technical precision, and deep trust with artists—overseeing both the logistical flow of touring and the sound environments that power live performance. His touring work includes Grammy-nominated artists such as Lettuce, among many others.

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Mastering Engineer

Doug Krebs is a mastering engineer with three decades of experience shaping records with clarity, depth, and intention. Since founding Doug Krebs Mastering in 2006, he has worked closely with independent artists and labels to bring projects across the finish line with care, musicality, and technical excellence. His mastering work includes projects for Dionne Warwick, Pale Jay, Kendra Morris, and True Loves.

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Creative & Cultural Strategy

Satya is a creative strategist specializing in brand partnerships and public presence, informed by a deep foundation in music and composition. His work helps artists and organizations align sound, story, and strategy—creating partnerships and narratives that move with intention rather than noise.

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Management & Creative Strategy

Logan Crizer is a management consultant and creative strategist known for aligning bold artistic vision with airtight execution. With deep experience across touring, branding, marketing, and partnerships, she has helped guide artists like SOFI TUKKER and BALTHVS through global campaigns, led NOBRO to a JUNO Award–winning release, and supported projects with artists including Keyshia Cole—building scalable, award-winning careers along the way.

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Head of Press & Narrative Direction

Leah Concialdi is a multi-faceted music publicist and narrative director known for guiding visionary artists through thoughtful, career-defining press campaigns. With an artist-first approach, she treats publicity as an extension of creative identity—shaping stories that lead to major features, cover moments, and lasting cultural resonance. Her work spans genre-defining artists including Isaiah Collier, Sun Ra Arkestra, Cory Henry, and Tower of Power, with campaigns that have contributed to GRAMMY-winning projects while advancing equity, depth, and authenticity across the music landscape.

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Photographer

Andrew Rios is a Denver-based photographer with over a decade of experience capturing live music, festivals, and cultural moments. He is the lead photographer for Telluride Blues & Brews and Telluride Jazz Festivals, with additional work for Live Nation, AEG, and Alive Coverage. His imagery balances scale and intimacy, preserving the energy of live performance with precision and feel.

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Photographer

Justin Barnett is a Northern Colorado–based photographer with 10+ years capturing live music, outdoor culture, and the communities around them. Shaped by his background as a musician and reggae DJ, his work reflects warmth, presence, and deep respect for the scene. His credits include Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Homegrown Music Network events, and iconic Colorado venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Mission Ballroom, Cervantes, and the Ogden Theatre.

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Social Media Strategist

Sarah Marie Fackler is a social media strategist and educator driven by the belief that every musician deserves to be seen. Through Amplify Social Strategies, she helps artists translate authentic storytelling into measurable visibility—building platforms that create real opportunities without draining creative energy.

Her work blends strategic precision with deep empathy for artists navigating the modern attention economy, focusing on sustainable growth, audience connection, and showing up online in ways that feel aligned, human, and effective.

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Producer · Composer · Multi-Instrumentalist

Vincent John is a Philadelphia-based producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work blends soul, R&B, and forward-leaning electronic textures into a sound he calls “Synth & Soul.” His songwriting and musicianship have been heard worldwide through collaborations with Lee Fields & The Expressions, Nicole Wray, El Michels Affair, French Montana, Aaradhna, and PBS Kids’ Carl the Collector.

Through his studio and record label Eraserhood Sound, Vincent pioneers an analog-forward, vinyl-driven approach to modern soul—balancing classic feel with bold experimentation. His work is grounded in groove, emotional clarity, and deep respect for musical lineage while pushing sound into new territory.

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SAMEERAH HODDISON

Creative Partner

Sameerah Hoddison is a multidisciplinary creative with 25+ years of experience helping artists and brands bring ideas to life. Working from early concept through execution, she has shaped visual worlds for collaborators including Starbucks, Peloton, and LELA Beauty—always with an eye toward cohesion, intention, and emotional resonance.

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Creative Production Director

Clinton Wilford is a globally minded creative consultant and production director who treats the world as both classroom and canvas. A lifelong hip-hop practitioner, husband, and father, he brings lived experience, cultural fluency, and curiosity into every collaboration.

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Experiential & Brand Partnerships

Tanner Walle is a multidisciplinary music professional whose career spans songwriting, production, tour management, and international artist development. His work includes projects like Rua Das Pretas, leadership roles at the historic Sebastiani Theatre, and Michelin-recognized hospitality ventures—bringing a rare blend of creative intuition and operational care to every collaboration.

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Producer, Mixer & Audio Engineer

Lorenzo Gordon is a Grammy-nominated producer and engineer whose work blends songwriting, sound design, and technical precision. Through projects with Allen Stone, Cimafunk, Aloe Blacc, and Roll Mega, he brings experimental instincts and musical care into every recording.

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Director, Cinematographer & Technical

Vinsint is a director and cinematographer working across narrative, commercial, and music projects. His work spans branded campaigns, artist visuals, and cinematic storytelling, with a focus on atmosphere, restraint, and images that linger—letting mood carry meaning without excess.

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Digital Marketing Specialist

Darian Burns is a digital marketing specialist with over eight years of experience helping artists and labels grow through Meta and YouTube advertising. His work blends data, intuition, and creative strategy—turning attention into sustained momentum and measurable audience growth.

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SNAKEBITE CORTEZ

Creative Identity Architect

Snakebite Cortez is a creative identity architect working at the intersection of strategy, language, visuals, and cultural alignment. He partners with artists and creators to clarify who they are, how they’re seen, and how their work moves through the world—building systems that hold, resonate, and evolve over time. His work spans music, fashion, animation, and experiential culture, helping raw vision become coherent identity with lasting signal.

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Photographer

Lisa Siciliano is a legendary Boulder-based music photographer with over 30 years of experience documenting artists, venues, and live culture. She served as the house photographer at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, capturing generations of performances and moments in music history. Working primarily in black-and-white 35mm film—often hand-processed and printed in her own darkroom—her images preserve the soul of performance with intimacy, history, and deep human presence.

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Touring Operations & Production Management

Nick Foerster is a touring operations and production specialist with experience spanning intimate venues to large-scale festivals worldwide. Combining deep industry knowledge with hands-on expertise in logistics, production management, and audio engineering, he helps tours run efficiently and sustainably—solving problems before they surface so artists can focus on performance and connection.

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Brands and Bands Frequency Guide

Brian Strumke is a multidisciplinary creative and cultural advisor whose work spans music, visual art, and long-form strategy. His practice centers on structure, timing, and authorship—helping ideas enter the world with clarity, restraint, and integrity. A trusted bridge between artists and brands, he has collaborated with projects and figures including Action Bronson, Dubfire, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Tennis, and Lower Dens, guiding alignment across culture, commerce, and creative intent.

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Experiential Strategy & Brand Activations

Michael Fortune is an independent promoter, DJ, producer, and vinyl-collector with 15+ years at the intersection of music, events, radio, and brand-driven experiences. Rooted in the rhythms of jazz, soul, world, and electronic music, his work spans festivals, club culture, and pop-up activations—bringing together sound, space, and community in ways that feel intentional and alive. Through deep hospitality networks in the Bay Area and Denver, he helps artists and partners translate culture into memorable live moments.

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Rights & Music Business Strategy

Daniela is a music business strategist specializing in rights management, metadata, royalties, and digital distribution. With an MBA in music business and hands-on DSP experience, she bridges creative careers and sustainable systems.

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Creative Direction · Brand Strategy

Award-winning photographer, writer, and creative director working at the intersection of culture, music, and brand. Former senior staffer at Esquire and senior correspondent and video creative director at The Daily Beast, James has led editorial-driven campaigns, creative strategy, and brand alliances for artists and partners including Willie Nelson, Land Rover, and Modest Mouse.

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Marketing & Public Relations

Mercedes Romana is a seasoned marketing and public relations leader with 25+ years of experience guiding strategic growth, storytelling, and audience connection across music and culture. Her work bridges creative intuition and analytical rigor—shaping campaigns that drive visibility, momentum, and long-term impact.

She has supported and promoted artists including El Dusty, BALTHVS, Superfonicos, Common Kings, Kenya Eugene, and Alfred Rodriguez, helping translate creative vision into meaningful audience reach.

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Growth Partner · Release Strategy &
Live Activation

Ruxandra Vidican is a multidisciplinary partner working at the intersection of music, release strategy, and live activation. With experience leading eight-figure campaigns, she brings strategic clarity, analytical rigor, and creative intuition to fast-moving environments.

A true left-brain/right-brain hybrid, she helps artists and teams turn releases into real-world momentum—bridging data and emotion to move ideas confidently from vision to execution.

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Editor · Composer · Sound Designer

Johnny O’Neil is an award-winning editor, composer, and sound designer specializing in cinematic trailers and high-impact campaign storytelling. With nearly two decades of experience, he has helped shape work for Netflix, HBO, Amazon, Warner Bros., USA Network, and more—crafting moments that cut through noise and stay with audiences.

Recognized with a Golden Trailer, multiple Promax Golds, a Grand Clio, and honors from The One Show, Johnny works at the intersection of music, emotion, and visual rhythm—bringing clarity, tension, and narrative power to every frame.

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Director of Music PR

Lena Wright is a veteran publicist working across music, film, and art, known for shaping thoughtful campaigns that resonate beyond press cycles. With a relationship-driven approach, she helps artists articulate narratives that feel culturally grounded, emotionally honest, and built to last.

Her campaigns span national print, digital media, and television, supporting artists including Theo Croker, Derrick Hodge, and Victoria Monét. Lena’s work centers on trust, longevity, and storytelling that reflects both the artist and the moment they’re stepping into.

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Engineer · Producer ·
Multi-Instrumentalist

Nolan Thies is a Brooklyn-based engineer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work bridges experimental music, jazz, classical, electronic, and film. Known for his ability to support deeply intentional performances, he brings clarity, nuance, and emotional focus to complex creative projects.

His credits span artists and composers including Blonde Redhead, Brad Mehldau, Max Richter, Jon Batiste, and Robert Glasper, as well as Grammy Award–winning recordings and acclaimed film scores. Across every context, Nolan’s approach is grounded in listening—shaping sound in service of story, feel, and long-term resonance.

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Creative Advisor · Sound & Culture

Mwanza “Wanz” Dover is a creative advisor, producer, and longtime cultural contributor whose 30+ year career bridges rock, electronic, funk, and experimental music. A trusted guide for artists and creative teams, he brings deep musical knowledge, historical context, and instinctive taste into conversations around sound, identity, and direction.

At XPRMNT, Wanz works directly with artists to help shape creative vision and sonic approach—drawing from a lifetime of digging, producing, DJing, and community building. His role centers on listening first, offering clarity and perspective that supports intentional, grounded, and culturally resonant work.