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FiXT Names 2 New Directors
January 10, 2023
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Alex Smolyaninov, Chantal Holmes, Cory Todd, FiXT Music, Heather Johnson, James Rhodes, Klayton, Kurtis Redden, Label News, Leasia Korbel

Promotes Key Staff to Expanded Roles for 2023

FiXT, the artist-owned, independent record label from Klayton (Celldweller, Scandroid), has named Heather Johnson as Director, Label Operations, and Kurtis Redden as Director, Marketing & Sales Operations. Both directors will report to FiXT’s Vice President and Co-Founder James Rhodes.

Prior to her Director role, Heather joined FiXT in mid-2022 as a Label Manager, bringing rights management and tech industry experience from previous stints at Apple, Songtradr, Mixer, and Ninety9Lives.
 

“It has been an honor working with the team at FiXT as the Label Manager for these past 6 months. I’m looking forward to my new role as Director of Label Operations; expanding my responsibilities and role will allow me to better support James, our artists, and the team. We’ve had an incredible 2022 and I am excited for what we have planned in 2023.”
– Heather Johnson (Director, Label Operations)
 

Prior to his new role, Kurtis joined FiXT as an Executive Assistant to VP James Rhodes in 2019, with a transition to Operations Manager in 2021.
 

“The past 3 years working with the incredibly talented team at FiXT has been a privilege and an amazing experience. I wouldn’t have been able to grow into my new role as Director of Marketing & Sales Operations without the leadership and support from James Rhodes and the trust Klayton has put into me.  In my new role I’m looking forward to working closely with the Merchandise, Press & Marketing, and Social Media teams to  share more of who we are and the amazing music our roster creates with the rest of the world.”
– Kurtis Redden (Director, Marketing & Sales Operations)
 

“After 17+ years of running day to day operations I am incredibly proud to have reached this milestone. We have the right team and culture in place to allow me to shift my focus almost entirely to bigger picture and future development of the company while Heather, Kurtis, and our rockstar team focus on the now. Klayton and I have a big vision for where to take the company and this is a key transition to set up the next 17+ years.”
– James Rhodes (FiXT Vice President & Co-Founder)
 

FiXT has also promoted several other key staff members with expanded roles and titles, including Chantal Holmes to Distribution Manager, Leasia Korbel to Label Publicist, Cory Todd to Senior Graphic Designer, and Alex Smolyaninov to Senior Content Coordinator.
 

“Heading into 2023 with the best roster and team we’ve ever had gets me more excited than ever about our ability to connect bigger picture ideas and new opportunities for the label and artists. For years James and I have strategized, dreaming big dreams and now we are positioned to execute them.”  
– Klayton (FiXT President/Owner)

Get to Know: Summer Garfield
October 15, 2022
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FiXT Music, Get To Know, Label News, Summer Garfield

Current Location:
Akron, Ohio!!  

Favorite Band When you were in High School?

Pendulum, Depeche Mode, 311, Nine Inch Nails, and Celldweller! Happy to report that all these bands are still a few of my all-time favorites! Thanks for having banger taste in music, high-school-era Summer.

Who was the first FiXT artist’s Music You Heard? Where/How? (even if you didn’t know it was a FiXT artist at the time)
Celldweller! Around 2009 I had just discovered Pendulum, which was my introduction to electronic music. A friend linked me the Celldweller remix of Pendulum’s “Propane Nightmares” and I was OBSESSED. I started looking around for any other Celldweller tracks I could find on Youtube, and gradually pieced together Soundtrack for the Voices in My Head: Vol. 1 on my iPod mini! A couple years later, my mom (who is the best mom in the WORLD!!) got me a dubstep compilation album for my birthday, which included two remixed tracks originally by The Anix, and I was immEDIATELY HOOKED. So I have Celldweller and The Anix to thank for leading me to FiXT!! 

Interesting Fact About Something You Do or Have Done that is non-music related:
I love raising praying mantids!! They’re my favorite little critters ever!! My two main mantis babies were Cleo, a brown Chinese mantis, and Goro, a giant Asian mantis!! I’m always ogling new mantis species I could raise the next summer. I’ll ramble for years about how much I love praying mantids. I’ll show you 8274829734932 pictures of my mantis babies and that is a threat. I just love praying mantids!!!

Dream Collab You’d Like to See a FiXT Artist Work On
In a perfect world, where anything is possible, when the planets and stars align, I would do horrible things to hear a Celldweller and Nine Inch Nails collab. HOO MAMA!! (other than that, literally ANY FiXT artist collaborating with Korn or Pendulum!!!!) ((maybe also a Soul Extract track featuring Klayton?? I’d do anything. Anything.))

Favorite Thing To Collect:
Godzilla merchandise! Especially anything with Gigan! Anything!! Everything Gigan-related!! Gigan!!!! I want to have a Gigan museum in my house!! I will be the world’s Gigan lorekeeper!!!! I WILL BECOME ONE WITH GIGAN. (I also collect pointy red sunglasses (may or may not be related to Gigan) – I always have a pair of red sunglasses glued to my face, they don’t come off)

Favorite Sport or Sports Team:
I love football and hockey!! I come from a family of diehard Green Bay Packer fans, so I’m a lifelong cheesehead! I’ll always root for the Browns, Bengals, and Seahawks too though!! Our favorite hockey teams are the Columbus Blue Jackets, Chicago Blackhawks, and Vegas Golden Knights!

Favorite Video Game:
SNATCHER!! It’s a relatively obscure game written and designed by Hideo Kojima before his Metal Gear series really took off, and its worldbuilding and storytelling has had me in an inspirational CHOKEHOLD for years – I’ve never been more enthralled with a game’s plot, setting, music, and characters!! If you’re into graphic adventures, gritty, spooky cyberpunk settings, murder mysteries, or bio-android bodysnatchers that tear people apart and assume their identities as they spread across the planet like a plague, check out Snatcher! I’d feel horrible if I ignored some other favorite games though, so shout-out to Godzilla: Save the Earth, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Kirby Air Ride, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Pokemon Alpha Sapphire, Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, and the entire Metal Gear Solid series!!

Favorite Movie or Movie Genre:
ANYTHING WITH GODZILLA. Anything with a kaiju in it, period!! Godzilla! Gamera! Pacific Rim!! (we don’t talk about the second one) I just love giant monster flicks!!! If you want me to recite any Godzilla movie I’ll do it on command. The whole movie. Strap in. It’s impossible for me to pick a favorite Godzilla movie, I love all of them sO MUCH… I JUST REALLY REALLY LOVE GODZILLA MOVIES Some of my favorite movies that lack a giant monster are Twister, Blade Runner, Jurassic Park, and Lupin III The First! Am I allowed to mention Mystery Science Theater 3000? Every episode is my favorite movie.

What have you enjoyed most about working with FiXT?
The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, passionate, creative crew that fosters an amazingly positive environment!! I’ve already learned so much during my time here, and having the chance to talk face-to-face with some of my idols is something straight out of a dream!! From Day 1 I was welcomed with open arms, and I’ve been given constant encouragement and appreciation from everybody I’ve had the pleasure of working with! I’m so lucky and thankful to have a job that I can 100% look forward to every single day, where my work is fun and fulfilling, and the best staff ever offers constant support!

Closing Message:
Getting to join FiXT has been a life-changing experience that I will ALWAYS be thankful for!! This team contains music artists and graphic artists that I’ve looked up to for years, so to have this opportunity to learn from them and work alongside them to help deliver the BEST music, art, and stories to the world has been an absolute dream! Being able to play a part in a record label that helped curate my life’s soundtrack is something I will never take for granted, and I hope everybody on the staff knows how much I appreciate my time here! Thank you for taking me along for this ride, and for humoring all my nonsense!! If you had told wee-little-nymph Summer that she’d get to draw neon giant monsters to the sickest tunes on the planet for a living, she would explode on the spot. THANK YOU FiXT FAM <333

Get to Know: Clay Schroeder
October 15, 2022
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Clay Schroeder, FiXT Music, Get To Know, Label News

Where did you Grow Up?
Fort Worth, TX

Current Location:
Fort Worth, TX

DAW:
Logic Pro and Reaper

Hardware or Software?
UA Apollo, Serum and Neural DSP

Day Job: Audio
Engineer, Producer and Videographer.

Dream Collab:
Collaboration with Northlane or Motionless In White would be pretty wild.

Favorite Thing To Collect:
Plugins and Backpacks

Favorite Sport or Sports Team:
Football

Favorite Video Game:
Bioshock or Resident Evil Series.

A Non-Music related Hobby:
There are hobbies besides music? Jokes aside, I really enjoy film study.

What have you enjoyed most about working with FiXT?
The collaborative atmosphere. It really inspires you to push your creative boundaries.

What is one of the biggest successes you’ve had since working with FiXT?
So many to consider!  The one that certainly comes to mind is landing our first Spotify editorial playlist and how quickly we were able to achieve that.

Closing Message:
Embrace your own personal growth and the struggles you endure. Make mistakes, take chances and push your limits. Perfection is stale.

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FiXT Expands Label Team, Welcomes Dave Hansen as A&R Manager
August 29, 2022
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Dave Hansen, FiXT Music, Label News

FiXT, the artist-owned, independent record label, publisher, and merch company from artist/producer Klayton (Celldweller, Scandroid), has added Dave Hansen to the company’s label team as the company’s A&R Manager.

Reporting to FiXT’s owner/founder and A&R Director Klayton, Dave brings a wealth of knowledge across the worlds of rock, metal and EDM, and multi-genre combinations thereof, for which FiXT is known.

“I’m extremely excited to be joining the FiXT team as the new A&R Manager! I’ve been a fan of Celldweller ever since 2004 when I was handed his 4 track demo CD on the street outside of a Chicago concert. I’m a vocalist and producer, as well as a huge fan of electronic metal, so I couldn’t think of a more perfect job for myself. Everyone on the staff has been extremely welcoming, and I can’t wait to get to know the artists more and see how I can help them grow in their music careers.”
– Dave Hansen

Besides heading up his own solo project BVLVNCE, Dave also has an extensive background in the music industry as a vocalist, producer, and audio engineer. He’s spent many years in metalcore bands but moved into the EDM/Metal fusion space in 2017 with BVLVNCE. He’s also worked as a technician, operations manager, and sales manager in the corporate audio/visual event production industry in his professional history.


“Knowing that Dave has his ear to the ground with emerging artists and musical styles, as well his ability to listen to music critically from a producer’s standpoint, gets me excited about having him on the FiXT team. I work the closest with FiXT’s A&R department and having Dave in this role is a critical step for the growth of the label.” – Klayton (FiXT President/Owner)


As A&R Manager at FiXT, Dave will be working closely with the company’s executive team, including Vice President & Co-Founder – James Rhodes, Label Manager – Heather Johnson, and Operations Manager – Kurtis Redden.
 

“I’ve had the immense pleasure of working with Dave as both an artist and as an industry professional. Not only does he have the creativity of a talented artist and producer but he also has the business acumen of an entrepreneur who realizes that part of being an independent artist means running your own business. I believe he will be an invaluable asset to the team as we grow and develop our current roster and the next generation of FiXT artists.” 
– Heather Johnson (FiXT Label Manager)

“The addition of Dave to the FiXT team is also a testament of our commitment to our 25+ artist roster, to better serve and support their careers, as well as pave the way for more artists to join the family. Dave has incredible knowledge across not only the metal and EDM landscapes, but an ear for new genres and trends that will surely lead to exciting new artists on the roster. I’m excited to see the value he will bring to not only the company and our artists, but to the entire FiXT community and fanbase!“ 
– James Rhodes (FiXT Vice President & Co-Founder)

Connect with Dave on LinkedIn, and Facebook.

We’re All In “Danger” From The Plague
June 7, 2022
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FiXT Signs The Future Punk Pioneer
Resurrects Hope For The F.U.T.U.R.E.

FiXT is proud to announce the signing of future punk act The Plague. After working together in 2017 for The Plague’s remix of “Embracing Entropy” from FiXT-label-owner Klayton’s project Circle of Dust, a friendship was born and has led to a new multi-album deal together.

“Celldweller and FiXT have been an important influence on The Plague’s music and attitude,” states The Plague. “I am so excited to see where the collaboration takes us!”

 Trailblazing and fierce, The Plague was created to spread a message of hope, and to rebel against growing self-destructive ideals. The Plague’s post-apocalyptic themes portray the struggles of being human, encouraging people to break free of the superficial and to know they are not alone.

“Those of you familiar with my project Circle of Dust may recognize The Plague from his remix of  “Embracing Entropy,” states Klayton (Celldweller, Circle Of Dust, Scandroid) “I couldn’t be more excited to announce his signing to FiXT. His songs are heavy, electronic, extremely infectious, and top-notch from the songwriting all the way down to the vocals, guitar riffs, and electronic sound design. If you don’t believe me, check out “Danger” and you can thank me later.”

With the announcement of the signing comes the re-release of the debut album Hope For The F.U.T.U.R.E. with brand new art, mixing, and mastering, plus some bonus tracks/remixes, throughout 2022, ahead of a new album coming in 2023. The Plague’s debut single with FiXT, “Danger”, is a turbulent vision of the world around us. Featuring driving guitar riffs, a powerful vocal performance, and thought-provoking lyrics, “Danger” is a warning call to wake up to the reality surrounding us.

“David has been on a short list of artists we’ve wanted to work with for several years and I’m glad the timing finally came together for us to make it happen,” states James Rhodes (FiXT, VP & Co-Founder). “We want to help bring his music to a much bigger audience and get him the recognition he deserves!”

“Danger” is out now from independent multi-genre music label FiXT.

The Plague – Danger (Remastered)

The Plague is the brainchild of producer/engineer David Adam Monroe, a pioneer of Future Punk. The Plague’s post-apocalyptic themes portray the struggles of being human, encouraging people to break free of the superficial and to know they are not alone.

David has been playing music from an early age, highly encouraged by his parents, he received an electric guitar at age ten and took off emulating his favorite bands at the time; Greenday, Smashing Pumpkins, and other 90’s rock bands. His career took off at age 16 when a promoter got his high school band on the Van’s Warped Tour.

As a producer/engineer, David has produced records with many artists including Glen Matlock from the Sex Pistols and multi-platinum engineer Earl Cohen. As a musician, he has toured internationally–including 4 years on Van’s Warped Tour– and has played with bands such as Tony Levin, My Chemical Romance, Story of the Year, NoFx, The Used, Yellow Card, Three Days Grace, and many more. The Plague’s debut album Hope For the F.U.T.U.R.E. was released independently in 2017.

In 2018 The Plague remixed Circle Of Dust’s “Embracing Entropy” (feat. Celldweller), through artist-owned record label FiXT. The Plague eventually signed to FiXT in 2022, and is re-releasing the debut album with remastered tracks, new art and bonus tracks throughout the year, ahead of a new album coming in 2023.

 “My goal with The Plague was to make futuristic Christian rock, when I was producing bands in Boston, my assistant showed me Celldweller and said, “This guy is dope and reminds me of you!”  I chased Celldweller’s blend of synths and guitars, and that exploration process helped me discover my own sound.  When I finished the record I emailed James (FiXT Manager) with the spirit of a little brother and said, “Hey James, look! I self-produced a futuristic rock record that I’m releasing on my label!  You guys inspired this!”  By some wonderful miracle he was excited too!” – The Plague

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FiXT Expands Executive Team, Welcomes Heather Johnson As Label Manager
June 1, 2022
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FiXT, the artist-owned, independent record label, publisher, and merch company from artist/producer Klayton (Celldweller, Scandroid), has added Heather Johnson to the company’s executive team as the company’s Label Manager.

Reporting to FiXT’s VP & Co-Founder James Rhodes, Heather brings a wealth of industry knowledge and relationships along with her passion for artist development.

“Since 2019, James at FiXT has been one of my most valuable mentors in helping me navigate the music industry. Over the years of getting to know James, I’ve come to recognize FiXT as a label with immense integrity with a team who has a genuine passion for growing and developing a positive and engaging artist community. I am incredibly excited to join the FiXT team and continue to learn from them while sharing my experience, knowledge, and passion for music and tech to their expanding roster and community.”
– Heather Johnson

Heather is moving to FiXT from her role as Director of Owned Music at Songtradr and joins FiXT as an active board member of A2iM, and the CEO of EDM label Ninety9Lives. Prior to entering the music industry, Heather’s background was on the Tech side of entertainment, with terms of service at Mixer and Apple.

“Congratulations to A2IM Board member, Heather Johnson on her appointment to the position of Label Manager of FiXT. Heather has contributed an incalculable amount of knowledge to the benefit of the entire independent community with her deep experience in gaming, licensing, and her representation of independents on the Standard Technical Measures roundtables.”
– Dr. Richard James Burgess MBE (President & CEO, A2iM)

As Label Manager at FiXT, Heather will be working closely with the team’s Distribution, Publishing, A&R, and Marketing teams. Heather brings expertise in rights management and complex future-music tech licensing issues, that will lead the company into the expanding Web3 landscape.

“I’m incredibly excited to have Heather joining the FiXT Team. This has been a multi-year relationship in the making, and we’re proud to give Heather a home to utilize her full skillset in supporting artist development and representing the rights of the catalog we’ve built over the past 16 years.“
– James Rhodes (FiXT Vice President & Co-Founder)

Heather will be working closely with FiXT’s executive team to build out both the company’s internal Sync program while expanding the number of external Sync partners. She will also be working to maximize FiXT’s direct relationships with several DSPs as well as leveraging DSP deals and relationships through FiXT’s MERLIN membership.

“We’re excited to welcome Heather to the FiXT family. Her experience in music rights and tech at companies like Songtradr, Ninety9Lives, Mixer, and Apple make her a huge asset to the future of FiXT.”
– Klayton (FiXT President/Owner)

Connect with Heather on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.

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