Kate LaBrel has been named president of Facet Records, the label side of the multifaceted music company founded by songwriterand publishing veteran Katie Vinten. According to the announcement, in her role, LaBrel will facilitate the growth and expansion of the label and the development of its roster, which includes YDE, Shea Diamond, Shawn Wasabi, Diana Gordon and others.
LaBrel began her professional career at New West Records, where she launched the label’s film and television department, then went to Warner Chappell Publishing in where she handled A&R for Bruno Mars, Brody Brown, Kate Nash and others. Two years later she assumed a dual A&R role at Warner Chappell and Warner Bros. Records; at the latter, she signed Lukas Graham and worked with Nico & Vinz and The Regrettes. Taylor joined the A&R team at Warner Bros.
Tranter added: “Facet was not born out of ‘hitmaker’ vanity. Facet was not born out of greed. Facet was born from the passion me and Katie Vinten found elevating each other, and the passion we share for true songwriters and true artists with original perspectives. With this company we want to continue to elevate the next generation of songwriters and artists like we did for each other. To make that happen a real team with real experience needs to be in place.