We Are Hear Explained

We Are Hear
Industry:Music Industry
Founded:2017
Hq Location City:Los Angeles

We Are Hear is a Los Angeles based record label, music publisher, and artist management company founded by producers Linda Perry and Kerry Brown.[1]

Partnerships

We Are Hear has collaborated with artist Kii Arens on several occasions, including hosting his and actor Val Kilmer's exhibit at their headquarters in Studio City,[2] and co-producing a mural on the outside of the Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip with Arens and street artist Shepard Fairey.[3]

In 2018, independent music publisher Peermusic announced a joint venture with We Are Hear alongside signing Perry to a global publishing deal.[4]

We Are Hear collaborated with Los Angeles alternative rock radio station KROQ's Kat Corbett to release KROQ Locals Only Vinyl Volume 1, a collection highlighting local music. The records were pressed at a record plant owned by the company in Frogtown.[5]

Events

In 2018, We Are Hear handled music direction for the One Love Malibu festival, a benefit concert which raised relief funds for damage caused by the Woolsey Fire. Performers included Katy Perry, Gwen Stefani, Macy Gray, Chris Martin, Robin Thicke, Natasha Bedingfield, Brandi Carlile, Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters, Angel Haze, Dorothy, Rita Wilson, Joe Walsh, Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger and Ben Kenney of Incubus, Best Coast, comedian Whitney Cummings, Nick Valensi of The Strokes, Rick Springfield, Pete Molinari, Kii Arens, Adam Bravin and Cisco Adler.[6] The event raised $1 million, and all proceeds went to the Malibu Foundation and One Love Malibu.[7] [8]

In 2019, We Are Hear curated music for Sean Penn's annual J/P Haitian Relief Organization fundraiser at the Wiltern Theatre. The event, which raised over $3.5 million for the organization, included performances from Billie Eilish, Macy Gray, and Cat Stevens.[9] [10]

Artists

Artists on We Are Hear's label, publishing, and management rosters include:[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Linda Perry Launches New Label and Publishing Company . Variety Staff . 2017-07-12 . Variety . 2019-11-13.
  2. Web site: Val Kilmer Talks Latest Art Show, Joking With Tom Cruise on 'Top Gun: Maverick' Set . Directo-Meston . Danielle . 2019-02-20 . The Hollywood Reporter . 2019-11-13.
  3. Web site: JYNX Produces Mural on The Roxy w. Shepard Fairey, New Video, Variety Details Star-Studded Live LA Debut . Peters . Jo. 2018-10-04 . WithGuitars . 2019-11-13.
  4. Web site: Peermusic Signs Linda Perry to Global Publishing Deal . Variety Staff . 2018-10-10 . Variety . 2019-11-13.
  5. Web site: Kat Corbett Visits We Are Hear Vinyl Pressing Plant . 2019-02-27 . Radio.com . 2019-11-13.
  6. Web site: Katy Perry, Gwen Stefani, Robin Thicke and more will perform at Woolsey fire fundraiser. 2018-11-22. Los Angeles Daily News . Fadroski . Kelli . 2019-11-13.
  7. Web site: One Love Malibu Benefit Concert Raises $1 Million For Victims of Woolsey Fire. TMZ. 2019-11-13.
  8. Web site: Katy Perry, Gwen Stefani, Chris Martin Playing One Love Malibu Festival For Fire Relief . Helman . Peter . Stereogum . 2019-11-13.
  9. Web site: Sean Penn’s Annual Haiti Relief Organization Gala Raises $3.5 Million. The Hollywood Reporter . Rizzo . Carita . 2019-11-13.
  10. Web site: Sean Penn’s CORE Gala Raised $3.5 million dollars and featured Performances by Macy Gray, Billie Eilish and Yusuf Islam. LA Guestlist . LA Guestlist Staff . 2019-11-13.
  11. Web site: We Are Hear . 2019-11-13.
  12. Web site: Stream: She Wants Revenge, ‘Big Love’ . Bronson . Kevin . 2018-11-09 . Buzzbands.la . 2019-11-14.
  13. Web site: Stream: ‘Roseanne’ Spinoff’s Theme Song Is a Family Affair (EXCLUSIVE) . Halperin . Shirley . 2018-07-24 . Variety . 2019-11-14.
  14. Web site: Linda Perry Label Artists Team Up for International Women’s Day: ‘We’re in This Together’ . Variety Staff . 2019-03-08 . Variety . 2019-11-14.
  15. Web site: Imogen Heap releasing new album of collaborations, shares 'The Quiet' with Baths . Sacher . Andrew . 2019-06-21 . Brooklyn Vegan . 2019-11-14.
  16. Web site: Art-Pop Takes Over the Roxy Courtesy of Shepard Fairey, Kii Arens and the Group Jynx . Herman . James . 2018-10-03 . Variety . 2019-11-14.
  17. Web site: LION Releases Debut Single SELF CONTROL Via We Are Here . TV News Desk . 2018-03-23 . Broadway World . 2019-11-14.
  18. Web site: If ‘The Hills’ Can Get a New Beginning, ‘Unwritten’ Singer Natasha Bedingfield Can Too . Tailor . Leena . 2019-08-30 . Variety . 2019-11-14.
  19. Web site: Jakob Dylan, Don Was Join Pete Molinari on New "Waiting for a Train" Video — EXCLUSIVE . Scapelliti . Christopher . 2019-06-21 . Guitar Player . 2019-11-14.
  20. Web site: 'We Are Hear' Packs The House At The Roxy With Three Great Acts . 2019-06-27 . All Access . 2019-11-14.

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