James Moodie Tapped as MD of Distiller Music Group

London-based Distiller Music Group has announced James Moodie as its new MD.

Backstory:

• Moodie joins Distiller from The Orchard/Sony Music, where he launched and ran the UK Artist Services team.

• There he oversaw campaigns for the likes of Black Honey, Blossoms, dodie, Jorja Smith, ENNY, Maverick Sabre and Skepta.

• Prior to The Orchard Moodie held senior positions within the music team at video platform Vevo and at Big Life Management.

• Moodie’s appointment coincides with Distiller signing Brighton rock band YONAKA, who are putting the finishing touches on their second album.

What they said:

• Sam Dyson, Founder and CEO of Distiller Music Group: “This marks a new era for the label. Distiller is an ‘artist first’ label, and with James’ experience and track record, working alongside our fantastic team, I feel we are primed to take Distiller to a whole new level. We have the ability to do things differently and seriously compete in this continuously evolving and challenging industry, and that’s something I feel very excited about!”

• James Moodie: "I’m thrilled to join Distiller Music Group. I was already a fan of their artist-first approach and varied roster. As soon as I met Sam, I couldn’t wait to join. I’m looking forward to contributing to the label’s future with some brilliant music in the offing from Frozemode, Liv Dawson, Reverend and the Makers, and YONAKA.”