Position Music, the Los Angeles-based independent powerhouse known for blurring the lines between record label, music publisher, and management firm, has officially added rising alt-rock artist Jutes to its roster. The announcement comes via Tyler Bacon, President and CEO of Position Music, and marks a new chapter for the Canadian-born, L.A.-based musician whose career has been anything but conventional.
Founded in 1999, Position Music has grown into a global force, distributing through Virgin Music and working with an eclectic range of artists like Cannons, Tinashe, NoMBe, Kyle Dion, and Fantastic Negrito. As noted in a statement from the company, Position is “redefining what it means to be a music company,” and with their Billboard Hot 100 publishing rank of No. 7 in Q3 2024, the numbers seem to agree.
Jutes is joining the label at a pivotal moment. After early success blending trap with pop-punk and releasing music through Capitol Records, he shifted stylistically toward darker, more cinematic rock. His 2023 grunge-inspired album Ladybug hinted at that change, but it was 2024’s Sleepyhead LP that cemented him as a rising voice in the alt-rock scene. The album’s title track became his first song to chart on both Billboard and Mediabase, peaking at #23, and helped push his total global streams past the 85 million mark.
Now, in 2025, Jutes shows no signs of slowing. Recent singles like “Red Velvet” with Ari Abdul, “House of Cards,” and “SMUT” are gaining traction, and his debut U.S. headline tour recently sold out. He’s also slated to appear at both the East and West Coast Warped Tours later this year.
“Jutes is a generational artist with a clear vision and an unparalleled work ethic,” says Mike Maloian of 25/7 Management, who represents the artist. “Position has built a business and team that I believe is perfect for building on the success of this project. It has been a blessing to have everyone on the team add such an immense amount of value from day one, and we couldn't be more excited for what’s to come.”
That enthusiasm is echoed by Joe Brooks, A&R at Position Music, who shares, “Jutes has experienced a meteoric rise over the past year, an achievement that reflects more than a decade of hard work. I love this man's music, his journey, and the artist he’s become. He is one of the most exciting performers out there, and I’m beyond thrilled that his music is now on the Position roster.”
The first release under this new deal, “Left on Dilworth,” arrives May 21—a signal that Jutes is continuing to evolve and expand his sound under new creative support. If his recent track record is any indication, this partnership with Position Music may be his most impactful move yet.
