John Fryer
MUSIC PRODUCER
John Fryer, the audio alchemist, is an acclaimed multi platinum international selling record producer, sonic sculptor and living legend. He has been working in and producing music for many a moon.
He has worked with seminal bands such as, Cocteau Twins & This Mortal Coil, Fad Gadget & Depeche Mode, Cradle of Filth, HiM, Jesus Jones, Love and Rockets, Nine Inch Nails, Stabbing Westward, M|A|R|R|S, Clan Of Xymox, Reversed Chakra, Long After Midnight, Sick Jokes, and Stella Soleil, he continues to create hits on every album he touches. His primary work ranges, from Ambient Dream Pop to Black Metal. He’s also had music featured in movies such as Clerk’s and Se7en, and has even scored music, mixed dialog, and soundtracks for movies and documentaries.
Currently John is writing music for several of his own projects, including DarkDriveClinic, Silver Ghost Shimmer, Muricidae, Black Needle Noise and his latest project with his wife Trace, Something Romantical.
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If you are interested in working with him on future projects please contact him via email at noiselord11@gmail.com
Tim Donahue
Legal, Management, Executive Producer
CONTACT INFO for Tim – cell: 312.929.9529, email: timothypdonohue@gmail.com
Tim is running the show, he handles everything from legal to production. He’s the man to speak to if you have any questions related to anything we do !
Joseph Davis Castleberry
Engineer, Vocal Producer, Director, Visual Producer
Joseph Davis Castleberry is a Director, Photographer, DP, and Audio Engineer. He owns and operates LUMIN8Productions, which is a production house in the Wicker Park area of Chicago. He has worked live sound and engineering for over 18 years. Started shooting photo and video content over 20 years ago, then was given the opportunity to do work for Snoop Dogg for about 4 years, which included photography used for his merch and social media, videography, graphic design for back stage passes, and even designed the video wall visual for the 2 Pac campaign on his live tour, following Snoop, shot live imagery for Distrubed’s social media, and finally moved onto shooting artists repped by Live Nation, including Five Finger Death Punch, Korn, Marilyn Manson, Wiz Khalifa, Slipknot, Cypress Hill and more.
In the film world, Joseph is a creative mastermind, consulting and pushing development boundaries for his clients. He maintains creative freedom using razor like critical thinking, and by being aggressively observant. He spends his off set time testing new ideas, and creating useful techniques for his trades. He is obsessed with human thought, condition, and reaction, which carries over into his writing, musical scores, and treatments, His creative process draws from personal situations, and strong attention to people around him everywhere he goes. His process, which is a deep thinking mechanism he created, helps him decide how to build audience engagement. His current creative compositions focus on Psychological Thrillers, with Action and Horror vibes.
Teaming up with Stella Soleil, he intends to bring new creative elements to the engineering process for all the new vocal and instrument work ahead of them, thus providing John with the key materials he needs to turn every track into a hit. He will also be heading up the visual media department, by designing and producing the music videos, web site, and promotional assets for merch and live performances.
You can reach Joseph at 815.505.6687 or visit the LUMIN8 Production site.
Jennifer Gerstner
Lead Brand Designer
Jennifer Gerstner is the creative force behind Stella Soliel’s signature look—raw, styled, and unforgettable. As her Creative Director, Brand Designer, and Social Media Manager, Jen shapes the visual narrative from the ground up: wardrobe, hair, makeup, and full aesthetic. Every detail reflects the vision she brings to life.
Joe Weiher
Behind the Scenes, Documentarian (Doc Man Joe)
Joe has been here from the beginning, supporting and capturing everything that happens on our journey. He has a background in Engineering, DJ’ing, Music, and Photography. Keep an eye out on our social media for some of the awesome stuff he’s going to be capturing for us !
Steve Leeds
Advisor
Steve Leeds, owner of Neo Entertainment Consultants, Inc., which taps into Leeds’ 50+ years of experience in the music and entertainment business, provides exposure and ability to break new opportunities. Initial clients already include NJ Garden State Arts Foundation, Aura Entertainment, Blackheart Records, Deborah Silver Entertainment, Pure Tone Music, GreenSpec Properties, and WABC‘s legendary “Cousin Bruce” Morrow.
Leeds, a founding member of the pre-merger Sirius team, most recently served as VP of Talent and Industry Affairs for SiriusXM. During his 17-year tenure, Leeds hired several key hosts and launched numerous artist-branded channels for The Who, The Rolling Stones, Neil Diamond, Barbara Streisand, The Beatles, AC/DC, Springsteen, Monty Python and David Bowie, to name a few.
Leeds previously served as SVP of Promotion at Virgin, Polygram, Universal/Republic, Island and Def Jam. He was also executive A&R for MCA and Director of On-Air Talent at MTV, where he discovered and hired Adam Sandler, Rosie O’Donnell and Adam Curry. Leeds got his first career break while in college as a programming/production assistant for famed NYC DJ Murray the K, and his professional promotion career began at Atlantic Records. He is an important friend and advisor for our new project!
Hazel Zoleta
Promotional Genius
Hazel Zoleta, works artists from major and indie labels, manages up and coming acts, and assists in event planning. Clients ranging from Universal, Sony, Tommy Boy, Def Jam, Ultra, Robbins, and more. Hazel has helped signed Sonique to Universal. Recent Projects Chef Sean “Runaway” Rhythm Chart Top 30s Mediabase, YouTube Close to 4MIL views, Streams close to 4MIL, MTV and BET! Kat Graham “Oprah Rich” #1 Digital Radio,Top 5 Mediabase Independent Chart Lola Audreys featuring Nile Rodgers “Miami” Top 26 Mediabase Dance Chart, #37 Dance Mixshow Billboard. Laika “Not a Love Song” Debt’s MTV September!
Developed National Radio Plans and Budgets,routed promo trips,&broke records. Involved with developing acts,compilations,and productions. Everlast, De La Soul, Gucci Mane, Amber, Roc Project, Bob Sinclar, Masters at Work, Little Louie Vega, Anane’, Armand Van Helden and more.
Sonia Jackson
Advisor
Music industry secret weapon. Sonia tops off our already strong team with a extra thick layer of frosting. She brings the fireworks to the party and lights them herself. She’s our sweet but explosive powerhouse! A bit of mystery at every turn with this one, and we love it!