You do not need any publisher.
Only one that works.
We are a boutique publisher designed for songwriters who also want to be artists.
Our purpose is to serve the music; to help our partners reach all of their music goals sustainably and simultaneously through artist development.
We offer custom artist deals, strategic funding, a renowned marketing team, global distribution, and time.
Our partnerships allow our artists to build a solid foundation for success on their own terms
The Team
Livia Tortella – Founder and CEO
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- Former Co-President at Warner Records
- Former General Manager at Atlantic Records
- Held senior positions at Island Def Jam and other major labels
Brian Popowitz – General Manager
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- Held executive digital marketing positions at Warner Records, Geffen, Nettwerk, and Drive-Thru Records
The Black Box Team
Black Box brings decades of music industry expertise and relationships to the table. We offer a team and full support across:
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- Project Management
- Digital Marketing
- Content Creation
- Music Delivery
- Partnership Pitching from Digital Platforms (Spotify, Apple) to Social Platforms (Meta, TikTok)
Our Capabilities
Narrative & Content
A meticulous approach to defining what’s authentic about an artist and how to present it. We focus on beautiful design to build assets and tools that create a cohesive narrative and authentic branding.
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- Content development, asset creation, and creative commissioning
- Brand and identity development
- Visual guide
- Narrative guide
Marketing
Flawless global campaign coordination, management, and execution driven by clarity and strategy. We work with our partners on every aspect of planning, communicating, organizing, and executing to get from start to finish with results.
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- Marketing plans and execution
- Social media management
- Timeline and release schedules
- Paid media strategy and execution
- Insights, data, and analytics
- Partner relationships
Case Study
MARIS first discovered planet Earth in 1999 while traveling through space on an expedition for life, love, and adventure. She hitched a ride on a comet to Los Angeles in 2021 and stayed to become a pop sensation. Her mission: connect with listeners through candid storytelling and an 80s-inflected pop universe with danceable beats. Best experienced live, MARIS ensures all in attendance fell free to be their happiest, truest, and most out-of-this-world selves.
MARIS signed to Black House in 2021 before she commercially released any music. Over four years of development, she has amassed over 150,000 cumulative social media followers and garnered more than 10,000,000 global streams.
Press
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- Recognition from Paper, Ones To Watch, Rolling Stone, and many more
- Named a part of Spotify’s Fresh Finds Class of 2022 and 2023
- Invited to be a part of Salt Lick’s 2025 Incubator Program
Touring
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- Forthcoming co-headline tour with Caroline Kingsbury
- Support for Maude Latour, Melt, and Anna of the North
- Performed alongside A R I Z O N A, The Wrecks, and Post Modern Juke Box
- Featured on festival lineups such as Boston Calling, Missoula Pride, and Wallflower Fest
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Contact Us
Let us show you how we can help.