Date Signed: February 2024
Label: Wormholedeath
Band Members: Ammy Phoenix, Pete Renzullo
Type of Music: CineMetal
Publicity: [email protected]
A&R: Volume Agency, Wormholedeath
The story of Australian CineMetal act Ammify is one of consistent, high-quality studio work leading to trusted industry connections. Founding members Pete Renzullo (music/production) and Ammy Phoenix (vocals/lyrics) teamed up to track vocals for local artist Jeremy Harry Harris. The session went so well that Renzullo continued to call on Phoenix any time the studio was in need of a vocal part. After a few gigs, Renzullo sent Phoenix a song he wrote asking if she wanted to write something for it.
“When we [completed the track] we both went... ‘wow,’” explains Phoenix. “We are the definition of our sum being greater than our parts. It blew us away!” The duo continued writing in this capacity, very casually, before deciding they should make a complete album. And because of their track record working with other artists, the recordings got the attention of Wormholedeath’s team.
“[Wormholedeath’s managing director] knew about me in my capacity as a film maker,” details Renzullo. “I produce all the music videos for an artist who happens to be signed to his other label, Epictronic.” Renzullo asking him to check out the music. The record was passed along to the head of PR at Wormholedeath and within 24 hours, the band had an offer. “I got an email the next day offering Ammy and I a global distribution deal for the album,” continues Renzullo. “He was very excited about it, and so were we!”
The deal is solely digital distribution and capped at this release. Incredibly, the band retain full rights to the music. When asked about the offer, Renzullo stated, “We feel very included in the entire process, and feel our voice is heard.”
Ammify hopes their art will be consumed with visual elements, so the band is aiming toward a theatrical release of a virtual concert to accompany the release.
