Andrew Ellis Joins APA

Longtime music agent Andrew Ellis has joined APA in New York City, president and CEO Jim Gosnell announced Jan. 18, focusing on the agency’s expanding contemporary music division.

Ellis joins APA after four years at Paradigm  He and former partner Matt Galle brought their previous company, Ellis Industries, its staff and extensive roster to Paradigm in September 2008.

Now with APA, his clients include Brand New, Rocket From The Crypt, Manchester Orchestra, Dashboard Confessional, and Anamanaguchi.

“I’m thrilled to have Andrew join our New York headquarters,” Gosnell said.  “He is an exceptional and seasoned music agent with entrepreneurial vision and extraordinary taste.  I look forward to him helping us further expand our presence in the contemporary music arena.”

In classic style, Ellis added: “I am f**king amped, let’s do this!”