MASSOV Management & Entertainment Group

We are a Artist development, content production and technical IT services consultants based in Washington, DC.

Backspace Records

It’s happening everywhere in the music industry these days. Eager to get their music out there to the masses, ambitious independent DIY artists are launching labels, finding their own distribution and are collectively establishing a new model by which everyone’s doing business in the latter 2000s. Aligning with their business partner Mack Lindsey, the dynamic husband and wife team of Ben and Kimberly Rowell is leaping full force into the fray with their exciting and eclectic new Backspace Records, an Atlanta based indie label dedicated to, as their mission statement reads, developing artists musically while giving them the chance to succeed financially. Rather than growing Backspace as a niche label, their goal is to have a roster of diverse artists and niche each one of them. The twist is that Ben Rowell didn’t launch Backspace to help promote his own band—in fact, he did it in the aftermath of Big Sky’s breakup after 12 years as one of Gainesville, Florida’s most popular rock outfits. Big Sky sold over 50,000 units while performing regularly everywhere from Miami to New Orleans to Boston. In later years, Rowell saw himself, his bandmates and too many other artists being abused by their labels and managers, and decided his two options were to either become jaded and quit music, or turn that anger and frustration into the next chapter in his unique career. The choice he and Kimberly made is great news for the indie music world in general and specifically for the handful of unique artists that Backspace is beginning to present to the world: rocker Mark Gaignard & The Also Ran, young Atlanta based singer/songwriter Brandon Swift, Kindie-rockers The Baby Grands and Guitar Red, a veteran bluesman who has made his living for years “busking” (the cool, British term for “street performing”) in and around downtown Atlanta.

Attack Monkey Productions

Attack Monkey Productions seeks out the things that are cool and brings them straight to you. From music to moonshine, the traditional to the avant-garde, we specialize in the development and promotion of unique, high quality brands and experiences. But exactly what is Attack Monkey, you ask? We're a full-service entertainment and public relations agency that veers more toward the cutting edge than the corporate. We believe that business should be as fun as it is productive - we take our work seriously but we're driven by passion for what we do, and that makes all the difference. The Attack Monkey philosophy is simple - build brands that are authentic and offer the best possible experience to our artists, clients, and the general public. We believe that as long as we do that, people will keep coming back for more. We have an exceptional record of success creating award-winning, effective grassroots, interactive, and social marketing/PR campaigns as well as buzzworthy events. Services include artist management, festivals, special event consultation and production, talent buying, booking, public relations, and marketing. The bottom line? We're promoters, but not the kind who are looking for a quick buck. We're more interested in spreading the gospel of the brands, artists, and events that we love. We're fans, too... and if we're a fan of you, we'll make sure people know about it. You've heard of many of the brands we represent. Those you haven't heard of? You will soon. We'll make sure of it.

1888 Media

As a boutique, innovative marketing & PR company, with a combined 50 years of experience; we excel at developing awareness campaigns for music and entertainment properties. From consultation and development for new product launches to tour and event coverage, 1888 Media is a full-service public relations company.

Crowdbands

Crowdbands is going to be a different kind of record label. A label run by a community of fans, artists, and experienced managers. We've found content from a few bands we love, to start the conversation - check it out at www.crowdbands.com Through discussions and votes you get to decide what our bands should do. Literally - you make career decisions.