Jeff Stempeck Joins Stem as VP of A&R and Label Partnerships
Stem announced the appointment of Jeff Stempeck as Vice President of A&R and Label Partnerships. The company, established in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, provides digital distribution and financial tools for independent artists and labels, in addition to marketing and strategic support.
Stempeck will be based in Los Angeles and will concentrate on growing Stem’s network of independent artists, labels, and strategic partners.
The company stated he will collaborate with the Artist & Label Relations team to “further strengthen [Stem’s] position as a leading partner for independent artists and labels seeking flexible, artist-first infrastructure and long-term strategic support.”
Stempeck brings over 15 years of experience in the independent label, distribution, and music technology sectors, having previously worked at The Orchard, Spotify, and TikTok.
For the past three years, he was at SoundOn, TikTok’s distribution and artist services platform, where he signed and developed artists including Ley Soul, Sam Austins, NESYA, JMSN, Dana and Alden, and Mon Rovìa.
During his time at SoundOn, he also broadened the platform’s label and partner relationships through agreements with Broke, Thirty Knots, Tribal Trap, Everything’s Yours Entertainment and Duetti.
The appointment reflects Stem’s ongoing investment in services for artists and labels as the company increases its presence within independent music communities.
Jeff Stempeck stated: “Stem has built one of the most respected independent music companies in the industry. I’ve long admired the company’s commitment to artist autonomy and its thoughtful approach to growth. I’m excited to join the team and help support the next generation of independent artists and labels.”
