“By managing all aspects of our artists’ careers, we are able to effectively grow our clients’ profiles from the inside out and properly position them for long term success. This is the Velvet Hammer philosophy.”

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LOS ANGELES

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WORLDWIDE

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ABOUT

Velvet Hammer has created a modern-day standard for independent music companies. This innovative and dedicated outfit handles all the multifaceted components of its clients’ brands, including: A&R, production, marketing, touring, and overall career direction.

We strive for continued, long-term success—an approach that embodies strength in elasticity, rather than a quick fix, trend-based philosophy. We manage unconventionally. Our spirit thrives in identifying and carefully mining each artist’s unique culture and greatness.  

The company’s focus is premised on worldwide, timeless brand-relevance, rather than radio and record cycle presence.

Our management roster is home to GRAMMY-Award winning bands, and includes: Deftones, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, System Of A Down, Incubus, AFI, Alice In Chains, Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway, Jonathan Davis, Jerry Cantrell, Speed of Light, Corella, and Blaqk Audio.

In addition to artist management, Velvet Hammer has also published and released records for OneRepublic, Poison The Well and others.

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  • A wall decorated with colorful circular art pieces, including a blue sign with red text that says 'KAWS THE NEWS'. There is a fireplace and framed artwork on the adjacent wall, along with a piece of furniture with a furry pillow, a small table, and a stereo system.
  • Wooden bookshelves filled with numerous magazines or journals with dark green, pink, red, white, and yellow spines.
  • Two posters on a wall featuring Spotify, each celebrating one billion streams with the phrase 'System of a Down' and images of reflective silver circles in a room. To the left, skateboard decks with artistic designs are mounted on the wall.
  • Modern living room with a black leather tufted sofa, colorful abstract art, wooden cabinets, a bookcase with books, a staircase with black steps, and decorative lighting fixtures.
  • A collection of various event and access badges hanging on hooks, organized by color and size, on a wooden board.
  • Living room with tan leather armchairs, a glass coffee table with books and candles, a black fireplace surround, colorful abstract art on the wall, and a black TV mounted above the fireplace.
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  • A gallery wall featuring framed pop art and illustrations, including images of KAWS characters, a colorful graphic with the word 'TIGHT,' a Buddha statue, and various abstract and photographic prints.
  • Colorful triangular artwork with intricate patterns and designs leaning against a white wall in a well-lit room with hardwood floors and modern decor.
  • Gallery wall with framed music awards and photographs, white door with molding, green ceiling, and wall-mounted light in a room.
  • A white shelf with various books, trophies, framed pictures, collectibles, and decorative items arranged on multiple compartments.

ARTISTS

MEET THE TEAM

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David Benveniste (Beno)

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Mark Wakefield

Samantha Waterman

Taryn Mazza

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Animaan Pathak

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Joseph Lilak

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Alexis Cassy

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Camden Henson

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Joey Sinatra

Arden Parker

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Ravand Rustin

Barkley

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Foxy

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Bronson