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Nakia matthewson
founder / Creative director & Strategist

Hi, I'm Nakia! With over 20 years in the creative industry, I've collaborated with top agencies like McCann, Agency Inc, Spy, The Brand Terminal, Chil3, and Insomnia Design Agency across London, Australia, and the USA. My journey includes working with forward-thinking in-house teams at Ministry of Sound, Sony Pictures Television, Harrods, and Charles Schwab, as well as visionary entrepreneurs like Kelly Conkright, Michael Rubino, and Quantum Bloom. In 2012, I launched Summer Moon & Co. in East London, now thriving in Los Angeles.

As Creative Director & Strategist, my work is influenced by legendary mentors from music, film, luxury brands, and leading agencies worldwide. Let's create something extraordinary together.

James barreto
co-founder / recording & tours director

Hey! Music has been my lifelong passion, and I've had the incredible opportunity to tour the USA, UK, and EU with my band. Early in my career, I had the honor of working at the renowned Skylabs production studio in Gainesville, Florida. I've also been deeply involved in music creation, having written, recorded, and produced 13 of my own studio albums. Furthermore, I've had the privilege of producing bands in both Gainesville, Florida, and at South Austin Music Studios. My work has been featured with prestigious names like Sony Music Publishing, EMI, Fuzz Club Records, Autry Fulbright of Thundercat and Flying Lotus, Ian Bernacett, The Ohm, Outer Migration, Cordova, Brett Orisson, Little Cloud Records, Sentric Publishing, and Arts & Letters Radio.

I'm the Managing Director for Recording and Tours at Summer Moon & Co. Back in 2012, Nakia and I worked closely together during my tours. Those early days taught us valuable lessons about what works and what doesn't, and now I enjoy sharing that knowledge with the bands we collaborate with.

Cassidy Frost
Artist Strategy at Little Red Radio

Cassidy Frost is a music career and marketing coach living in San Francisco, CA.

In 2013, Frost co-founded Public Display PR, the first publicity agency specifically designed to secure top-tier national press for the releases of unsigned artists. There, they had the pleasure of ushering hundreds of records into the world from many of their favorite independent artists and labels.

They've recorded and toured in countless projects, most notably fronting Portland indie slow-fi outfit bed., a group whose records received critical acclaim in Noisey, NPR's All Songs Considered, & DIY and played festivals up and down the west coast.

Frost has also worked as an A&R, artist manager, and composer, licensing original works to places like Netflix and Lucasfilm. They have spoken at conferences and colleges around the US and currently serve on the community advisory board for Seattle's KEXP.

Alphie Ali
Writer

Hello, I’m Alphie — a seasoned creative and copywriter with 13+ years of hands-on experience across a diverse array of notable brands, and a track record of needle-moving conceptual work. I tell stories rooted in human insight and data, and deal in strategically-sound, internet-fueled thinking. I have a strong inclination for non-traditional ideas and take great pride in making things that evoke a visceral reaction.

I’ve been fortunate to ply my trade at a number of agencies in their prime, learning from some of the best in the business. Having produced everything from web and TV  to print, social, radio, and experiential for traditional, digital, social, and PR agencies, I’m versatile enough to take on nearly any kind of project.

Outside of work, I’m kept busy parenting 4-year-old twins, a 2-year-old, and a dog who identifies as a cat. I’m also a big soccer fan, have traveled more than most, and sometimes run a bootleg cocktail club out of my living room.

Rhianon Irilli
Booking Agent

Hi, I'm Rhianon—just like the Fleetwood Mac song! With years of experience in the music industry, I'm passionate about helping bands hit the road and connect with their fans. I specialize in logistics, ensuring your tours run smoothly from start to finish. From booking venues to coordinating services tailored to your needs, I take care of it all so you can focus on playing great music.

My journey began 13 years ago with researching local bands for a friend's independent radio station in Austin, Texas, and it quickly turned into a lifelong love for supporting artists. I pride myself on delivering exceptional service and building strong relationships with the bands I work with. Whether you're gearing up for a local club tour or planning an extensive adventure, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's make your next tour an unforgettable experience!