Pure Tone Music is a full-service music company founded by 2X Grammy award winning A&R executive and record producer Pete Ganbarg.
Encompassing a record company, a music publishing division, an A&R consulting wing as well as housing its own original podcast and developing original works for musical theater, Pure Tone strives for originality and creativity, with projects that have the ability to move audiences all over the world.
Rising singer-songwriter Joe Jordan boasts a diverse musical background. Originating from the northeastern United States, Joe honed his craft performing at various bars and honky-tonks, where he quickly mastered the art of engaging his audience. His candid and authentic lyrics culminated in one of the most significant country hits by an independent artist in recent decades—Rayne Johnson’s “Front Seat,” a song penned by Jordan, which has garnered over 100 million cumulative streams. The prolific songwriter is set to release 20 new original recordings in 2025, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to his craft.
The music of Forest Blakk comes from an unshakable sense of purpose, a belief in building beauty from life's most painful moments. Growing up in Montreal, with time spent in Florida and Jamaica, Forest first took up guitar as a refuge from his chaotic home life, then spent years learning to channel his most complex emotions into song. With his breakthrough single, the RIAA platinum-certified “If You Love Her” - a fall 2020 release that marked his Billboard debut - Forest brought his heart-on-his-sleeve songwriting to a whole new level of resonance, again proving music's power to transform both audience and artist. At age 15, he began exploring his musical side by learning to play a guitar given to him by his grandmother. Soon after moving to Calgary at age 21, he formed a band that later earned a JUNO nomination. In the years following the band's dissolution, Blakk experienced a period of profound change, ultimately embracing the more soulful and folk-leaning sound that defines his music today. Forest’s song “Fall Into Me” - co-written with Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty and Gregg Wattenberg - has now been certified gold by the RIAA for sales over 500K. Forest has also been called “the patron saint of ‘Love Is Blind’” having multiple songs appearing on that show.
Credits: Miley Cyrus, Benson Boone, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Alec Benjamin, Beyoncé, Lauv and more.
Credits: Andy Grammer, Benson Boone, MAX, OneRepublic, Parmalee, Tim McGraw/Faith Hill, Dean Lewis, Bea Miller and more.
Credits: Alex Warren, Alexander Stewart, Maddie Zahm, Sam MacPherson, Rachel Grae, Matt Schuster and more.
Girls House are Sasha and Bella, an exciting new writing duo who originally met as students at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Recently relocated to Los Angeles, Girls House are currently hard at work writing your next favorite song.
Credits: Serena Ryder, OneRepublic, Royal & the Serpent, Sabrina Carpenter, Sky Ferreira, and more.
Credits: Why Don’t We, Solange, Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown, Alina Baraz and more.
Named among PEOPLE’S list of “Talented Emerging Artists Making Their Mark,” Alex Warren is one of the most followed Gen Z celebrities on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. From being homeless and sleeping in friends’ cars to his current rise to stardom, Alex has shared the intimate details of his life with the world for over a decade, building an online community of 26M+ cumulative followers. Known for vulnerable pop melodies, passionate vocals, and lyrical candor, Warren has won over new fans with a series of incredible singles. Now, with “Carry You Home,” a sold out tour and an upcoming debut album, Alex is poised to make an even greater connection than ever before.
Charlotte Cardin is a Montreal-born singer-songwriter who has become one of Canada’s most successful artists of the past decade. She first gained attention with her appearance on the talent show La Voix, and since then has been recognized for her deeply emotive vocal delivery and introspective songwriting. Her debut album, Phoenix, released in 2021, solidified her place in the music industry winning the Juno Award for Album of the Year. In 2023, she followed up with her sophomore album, 99 Nights, which showcased her continued evolution as an artist, blending personal storytelling with a more polished pop sound. That album, too, won the Juno Award for Album of The Year. In September 2024, Charlotte made history as Billboard Canada’s first Woman of the Year.
GAYLE is an American singer-songwriter known for her raw, unapologetic approach to pop music. Originally from Plano, Texas, GAYLE moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at a young age to pursue her musical ambitions. Her journey into the spotlight began with a passion for songwriting, and she quickly gained attention for her ability to blend catchy pop melodies with lyrics that often explore themes of empowerment, self-discovery, and emotional vulnerability. GAYLE's breakthrough came in 2021 with the release of her single "abcdefu," a bold and candid anthem that resonated with a wide audience, particularly on social media platforms like TikTok. It’s now been certified 4X platinum by the RIAA and was nominated for the Grammy Song of the Year in 2022. She’s supported both Pink and Taylor Swift in arenas and stadiums all over the world. As of 2024, GAYLE continues to build on her early success, releasing new music that showcases her growth as an artist. She remains a powerful voice for a new generation of pop listeners, unafraid to tackle difficult topics and express herself with authenticity and creativity.
Halestorm is an American rock band formed in 1997 in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, consisting of siblings Lzzy Hale (vocals, guitar), Arejay Hale (drums), Joe Hottinger (lead guitar), and Josh Smith (bass). Known for their high-energy performances and a blend of hard rock and heavy metal, they first gained recognition with their RIAA-certified Gold self-titled debut album in 2009, which featured the hit single "I Get Off." In 2012, Halestorm’s second album, the RIAA-certified Platinum The Strange Case Of..., earned them a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance for the RIAA-certified GOLD single "Love Bites (So Do I)," making them the first female-fronted band to win this award. Their relentless touring, often exceeding 250 shows a year, and dynamic live performances have built them a rabid global fanbase. Halestorm continues to push boundaries with powerful lyrics and a raw, unfiltered rock sound.
Born in the early 2000s, Knox grew up with a passion for music, drawing inspiration from a variety of genres including rock, punk, and pop. His musical journey began in earnest when he started releasing music independently, quickly gaining attention for his energetic performances and relatable songwriting. Knox's breakout moment came with the release of his single "Sneakers," which garnered significant attention on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. The song's infectious chorus and nostalgic vibe resonated with a broad audience, helping Knox build a dedicated fanbase. As a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Knox is heavily involved in the creation of his music, often working on every aspect from writing to production. Touring non-stop with his band, his recent single, “Not The 1975,” was a hit at Top 40 radio in America in 2024.
Suffs is a 2X Tony Award®-winning musical that made Broadway history. Created by Shaina Taub, the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season, Suffs has also been named Best Musical (Outer Critics Circle Award), received two Drama Desk Awards including Best Score, and is “unquestionably the most emotionally stirring musical of the season” (Chicago Tribune). Boldly exploring a struggle for equality that’s far from over, Suffs is a “theatrical masterpiece that demands to be seen” (Forbes) and a reminder that progress is always possible but never guaranteed. The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Suffs has been nominated for a 2025 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
One of the most dynamic artists of the last decade, Twenty One Pilots have shifted music and culture with an ever-evolving vision. The Columbus, OH duo - Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun - have tallied over 34 billion global streams, sold four million tickets worldwide, notched dozens of multi-Platinum certifications, and even claimed a spot in the Guinness® Book of World Records. In historic fashion, their quadruple-Platinum breakout LP, Blurryface, took flight as "the first album to notch a RIAA Gold or Platinum certification for every one of its songs," while Vessel followed suit and achieved the same distinction. They’ve elevated to rarified air as "one of only 18 artists to earn multiple RIAA Diamond certifications," going Diamond with "Stressed Out" and "Heathens." Their most recent album, Clancy, has received worldwide acclaim while their current world tour has sold out in arenas and stadiums all over the world.
The Notebook is a new musical based on the best selling novel that inspired the iconic film. Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart in a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love. With an incredible original score by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, The Notebook’s cast recording is highlighted by incredible performances by its outstanding original cast. One of the album’s songs, “My Days,” sung by Joy Woods, has virally caught the imagination of audiences on TikTok and beyond. The Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Notebook has been nominated for a 2025 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
A new original project - from Eisa Davis & Lin-Manuel Miranda - inspired by the 1979 film The Warriors, out everywhere October 18, 2024
Rock & Roll High School is a podcast that features all-new original interviews with legends of contemporary music, including artists, producers, executives, songwriters and more. Rock & Roll High School highlights “all the songs and all the stories behind them - in their own words,” with guests ranging from Graham Nash and The Temptations to Todd Rundgren, Nile Rodgers, Gamble & Huff, Clive Davis and more.
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First published in 2004, Tim Lawrence’s sprawling book tells the definitive story of American dance musical culture in the 1970s - from its subterranean roots in NoHo and Hell’s Kitchen to its gaudy blossoming in midtown Manhattan to its wildfire transmissions through America’s suburbs and urban hotspots such as Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Newark, and Miami.