Julien Baker
Date Signed: December 2016
Label: Matador Records
Type of Music: Alternative Rock/Indie Folk
Management: Sean Rhorer - Brixton Agency
Booking: Kevin French - Paradigm
Publicity: Shira Knishkowy, shira@matador records.com
Legal: John Strohm
Web: facebook.com/julienrbaker
A&R: Robby Morris - Matador Records
Julien Baker, a Memphis-based singer-songwriter, sings in a lush and darkly toned style and accompanies herself on acoustic and electric guitar. Her raw and deceptively sparse delivery has captivated audiences. What we really like about her signing story is that she is an artist–– decidedly alternative––who knows exactly the kind of label that’s right for her music.
Baker began her career in 2010, and after several years in a band called the Star Killers (later named Forrister) she met Sean Rhorer of 6131 Records. Rhorer and 6131 label chief Joey Cahill had connections with Matador Records and were more than happy to facilitate Baker climbing the next career rung.
“Matador seemed like the best fit because of the diversity of their artists,” says Baker. “They like to do things a little bit different and they are innovative. There is also a level of trust that they put in their artists where they want you to achieve the best concept of your art. They have a niche sound and a lot of their artists have been with them a long time. They follow the natural progression of your career. Now I’ve just got more time to develop a song—when to tweak it and when to let it be.” Baker’s Funeral Pyre and Sprained Ankle are available now.
