LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) – Scott Cutler and Josh Abraham, PULSE Music Group’s (PULSE) co-CEOs, and Ashley Calhoun, President of PULSE, made an exciting announcement. Previously serving as Vice President of A&R at PULSE, Annie Aberle has been promoted to Senior Vice President (SVP) – Head of Creative. In her new position, Aberle will lead the creative endeavors for PULSE’s esteemed lineup of songwriters and producers within the company’s publishing division. The A&R team for the publishing division will now report directly to Aberle. Based at the company’s headquarters in LA, Aberle will report directly to Cutler and Calhoun.
With Aberle taking charge of the A&R team for the publishing division, Calhoun continues to expand her senior management responsibilities as president. She oversees teams for the publishing and PULSE Records divisions alongside Cutler and Abraham.
Cutler and Abraham admired Calhoun’s leadership and the growth of the publishing A&R team. They noted Aberle’s exceptional leadership qualities and her keen sense of taste and expressed excitement about her continued contribution to the company’s success. “With Ashley Calhoun, we have built out a powerhouse publishing A&R team, and as Ashley grows her senior management role as President of PULSE, Annie Aberle will continue this incredible legacy of true artists/writer development on the publishing A&R side as SVP, Head of Creative. Annie is not only a tremendous leader at PULSE, but she also has impeccable taste. It has been incredible to watch her growth over the last six years, and we are excited about her future here.”
Calhoun emphasized the importance of remaining a fan first and praised Aberle’s ability to develop strategies that inspire clients. She, along with Cutler and Abraham, looks forward to Aberle’s impact as they strive to elevate their clients’ success.
Aberle commented, “From my earliest days working at PULSE, I have been empowered to help break our clients by providing unmatched service and thinking outside the box. That leadership style has been such an essential part of my growth here, as well as the success of our clients. I am thrilled to continue providing our creative team with the kind of autonomy and mentorship I have been granted over the past six years. Our A&R team comprises inspired, hardworking, and dynamic individuals who each bring a contagious energy to the table. The quality of our creative work is a defining factor of our business, and our reputation within the creative community speaks for itself in that way. I commend Scott, Josh, and Ashley for nurturing a culture of support for both our writers and our staff, and thank them for their belief in me.”
Since joining PULSE in 2018, Aberle has played a significant role in the company’s growth. She has worked closely with clients such as Tyler Johnson and Aldae, contributing to their success in the music industry. Aberle also facilitated partnerships with Jon Bellion and Dan Wilson, further expanding the company’s reach.
Aberle’s roster includes diverse talent, from established names like James Blake to up-and-coming artists like Ryan Beatty and Jack Rochon. PULSE writers have significantly contributed to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album, which has been acclaimed internationally.
Before joining PULSE, Aberle gained experience in artist management and film and TV development. She holds a B.A. from the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California.
