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Lindsay Hyslop Named To Anthem Records' Nashville Team

Anthem Entertainment has hired Lindsay Hyslop as Manager, Marketing to its label division, Anthem Records.

Lindsay Hyslop Named To Anthem Records' Nashville Team

By FYI Staff

Anthem Entertainment has hired Lindsay Hyslop as Manager, Marketing to its label division, Anthem Records. Hyslop, who is based in Nashville, will report to Anthem Records’ Head of Label Allison Hamamura and will oversee all aspects of marketing strategy and execution for Anthem Records’ label roster.


Hyslop has worked in label and management positions in Nashville and Toronto, most recently managing marketing, brand partnerships and streaming for RGK Entertainment Group. For four years earlier, she had worked in Digital Marketing for Universal Music Canada. She holds a B.A. from the U of Western Ontario.

Hamamura said, “Lindsay comes to us with a wealth of experience and knowledge. Her natural affinity for music, creative capabilities and spirit make her a welcome addition to Anthem Records.”

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Separately, Brian Wahlund has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Content, Anthem Production Music Group. He will be reporting to Dan Demole, President of the group. As an original partner in Jingle Punks, Wahlund helped steward the organization through the acquisition by Endeavor and subsequently to Anthem Entertainment.

He will spearhead the original content division and production services for the group. He’ll work alongside Demole in setting the strategic direction while also managing the slate of original podcasts, audio-first content, and third-party production company partnerships. In addition, Wahlund oversees a variety of projects for the company in film, television and advertising. Wahlund will also continue to be heavily involved in Jingle Punks licensing and scoring business globally. He is based in LA.

Anthem Records, founded in 1977, is a division of Anthem Entertainment (formerly known as ole Media Management).

Led by CEO Helen Murphy, Anthem Entertainment sub-brands also include Cavendish Music, Compact Media, Jingle Punks and 5 Alarm Music. The music rights company is nominally headquartered in Toronto and operates offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Nashville with a headcount of approximately 200.

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Sharif's album Basis of Unity is the first recipient of the FACTOR-partnered award that recognizes an album of exceptional artistic achievement from Western and Northern Canada. The award was presented at BreakOut West in Victoria this weekend (Oct. 3).

Jairus Sharif has won the first-ever Meridian Prize.

This weekend, the Calgary experimental jazz musician was awarded the inaugural Meridian Prize for his 2025 album Basis of Unity at BreakOut West festival and conference in Victoria, British Columbia. The brand new prize was introduced this year to recognize an album of exceptional artistic achievement from Western and Northern Canada, serving a similar role as the Polaris Music Prize. In addition to a trophy, Sharif also receives a $5,000 honorarium.

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