Marlon Lumba
With over a decade of experience as a respected DJ/Producer pka Astronomar touring the globe and releasing music on dozens of international labels as well as record label management/creative direction/mentorship, I possess a deep understanding and unique perspective of music culture, artist/brand development from an independent perspective.
I’ve helped shape influential releases, build brands, guide emerging talent and foster meaningful communities around my vision of what I believe music has the ability to stand for.
My work is rooted in authenticity, creative freedom and a sharp intuition for what resonates both artistically and strategically across global, forward-thinking music audiences.
Work History
Label Manager
3 Years 2 MonthsFull-time management of Justin Martin's record label, What To Do.
Duties include:
Coordinating with artists & management for release scheduling & branding direction, managing uploads on all platforms, crafting press copy, coordinating with audio mastering engineers, coordinating with our distributor to deliver all applicable marketing materials, drafting release agreements, and on-site event assistance.
Label Manager
4 Years 6 MonthsFull time end-to-end manager for Walker & Royce's record label,
Rules Don't Apply. I launched Rules Don't Apply with Walker & Royce in September 2021 and I oversaw all aspects of the label and lead teams (internal & external partners).
Duties included:
- main point of contact for artists, managers, hired talent, press companies & all affiliates pertaining to releases on the label
- coordinate with artist teams to build schedule releases
- coordinate with our distributor to submit & upload releases to all platforms
- curate & provide marketing materials for pitching for every release (streaming platforms & press)
- craft promotional copy for every release
- coordinate with graphic artists for releases, event artwork, merchandise, etc.
- coordinate with press & promotional companies
- draft release agreements
- lead social media team
Creative Director
9 YearsServed as lead curator & brand ambassador for Main Course Records.
Coordinated with artists & management teams, built release schedules and oversaw all public facing elements of the company.