

John The Blind signs with Warner Chappell
John The Blind signs with Warner Chappell
September 6, 2024
by ROSTR
John The Blind (John Ryan) signed with Warner Chappell Music for publishing.
John The Blind is managed by Big Family & is self-released.
John Henry Ryan II, also known as John the Blind and JRY, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer from Rochester, New York. Born on August 19, 1987, Ryan gained prominence in the music industry for co-writing and co-producing One Direction's last four albums and many of their singles. He has written songs for numerous acclaimed artists, with his compositions and productions selling over 30 million units worldwide. After graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2010, Ryan moved to Los Angeles to pursue his music career. He achieved his first major success with the One Direction hit "Story of My Life" and has since collaborated with artists like Maroon 5, Harry Styles, and John Legend. In addition to his work for other artists, Ryan has launched his solo project under the moniker John the Blind, releasing singles and EPs that showcase his soulful electronic pop style. His diverse musical influences and ability to blend various genres have established him as a versatile and in-demand figure in contemporary pop music. He most recently has writing credits on Sabrina Carpenter's new LP "Short n' Sweet."
Mentioned:
John The Blind, Warner Chappell Music
👋 For the latest contact info and relationship info for artist managers, booking agents, record labels and music publishers sign up for a free ROSTR account.
More news from ROSTR
More news from ROSTR

WRAPD 2025: Breakthroughs
Dec 10, 2025
Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about people this year.
These are the Top 50 Breakthroughs of 2025.
Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.


Moses Sumney signs with Soft Shock
Dec 10, 2025
Moses Sumney signed with Cameron Parkins, Arjun Pulijal & Michelle Jubelirer of Soft Shock for management.
Moses Sumney is booked by UTA/WME & published by Kobalt.
Moses Sumney signs with Soft Shock
... see more


BigXthaPlug signs with Sony Music Publishing
Dec 10, 2025
BigXthaPlug signed with Sony Music Publishing.
BigXthaPlug is managed by Solid Foundation/Public Figures Management, released by UnitedMasters & booked by IAG.
BigXthaPlug signs with Sony Music Publishing
... see more


4 Non Blondes sign with Kill Rock Stars
Dec 10, 2025
4 Non Blondes signed with Kill Rock Stars for records.
4 Non Blondes are managed by Red Light Management & booked by Wasserman Music.
4 Non Blondes sign with Kill Rock Stars
... see more

WRAPD 2025: Most Viewed Indie Agents
Dec 10, 2025
Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about agents this year.
These are the Top 50 Most Viewed Indie Agents of 2025.
Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.


Showing Teeth signs with WME
Dec 10, 2025
Showing Teeth signed with Andy Mack, Dan Kuklinski, Jesse Robbins, Jake Wilk, Andy Nees & Michael Montante of WME for touring.
Showing Teeth is managed by Watchdog Management.
Showing Teeth signs with WME
... see more

WRAPD 2025: Most Viewed Agents
Dec 10, 2025
Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about agents this year.
These are the Top 50 Most Viewed Agents of 2025.
Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.

Okonski signs with honest defector & outer/most
Dec 10, 2025
Okonski signed with Lindsay Brandt of honest defector for management & Ian White of outer/most for touring.
Okonski signs with honest defector & outer/most
... see more

WRAPD 2025: Most Viewed Managers
Dec 10, 2025
Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about managers this year.
These are the Top 50 Most Viewed Managers of 2025.
Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.


Jameson Roper joins Future History
Dec 10, 2025
Nashville-based manager & executive Jameson Roper has joined Future History Management as Partner & President of US Operations.
Upon joining, Roper signed heavy metal outfit Wage War for management. He also brings with him longtime client Bilmuri.


Sarah De Warren signs with Spin Artist Agency
Dec 10, 2025
Sarah De Warren signed with Rob Woo of Spin Artist Agency (NA/SA).
Sarah De Warren is managed by AYITA/Gold Firebird & booked by TotalVision Talent.
Sarah De Warren signs with Spin Artist Agency
... see more


Joywave sign with Wasserman Music
Dec 10, 2025
Joywave signed with Larry Webman of Wasserman Music for touring (NA).
Joywave is managed by TMWRK, released by Polydor Records/Hollywood Records, booked by ROAM & publsihed by Universal Music Publishing Group/Reservoir.
Joywave sign with Wasserman Music
... see more


Jake Millan joins Night
Dec 10, 2025
Artist manager Jake Millan has joined Night.
Millan brings with him clients Lyrical Lemonade, SahBabii & smokedope2016.
Jake Millan joins Night
... see more


Introducing The NIF & ROSTR 2026 Voter Guide
Dec 8, 2025
We're excited to share the first-ever edition of our free, independent Voter Guide to the 2026 GRAMMY Awards. Proudly unaffiliated, unendorsed & unbiased.
A modern, independent and data-first guide to help you navigate one of the most packed ballots ever.
With 95 categories, 497 nominations, and 1K+ nominees, everything you need is finally in one place — from headline artists to songwriters, producers, engineers, mixers, and everyone in-between.
🚫 No fluff. No opinions. No campaign noise.
📊 Just clean data, credits, and criteria.
Inside The Guide:
✨ Official category criteria
✨ Full nomination lists
✨ Detailed credit breakdowns
✨ Contributor views showing where each creator appears
✨ Easy menus to browse categories, nominees, and top-nominated artists/producers/songwriters
Whether you're voting, tracking your artists, or covering the awards, this guide gives you a clean, fact-based overview of the full 2026 GRAMMYs landscape.
Explore the NIF & ROSTR Voter Guide here.
⚠️ This is an independent, third-party guide and is not connected to, endorsed by, or affiliated with the Recording Academy or the GRAMMY Awards.

WRAPD 2025: Most Viewed Publishers
Dec 9, 2025
Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about companies this year.
These are the Top 50 Most Viewed Publishers of 2025.
Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.

WRAPD 2025: Breakthroughs
Dec 10, 2025
Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about people this year.
These are the Top 50 Breakthroughs of 2025.
Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.


Moses Sumney signs with Soft Shock
Dec 10, 2025
Moses Sumney signed with Cameron Parkins, Arjun Pulijal & Michelle Jubelirer of Soft Shock for management.
Moses Sumney is booked by UTA/WME & published by Kobalt.
Moses Sumney signs with Soft Shock
... see more


BigXthaPlug signs with Sony Music Publishing
Dec 10, 2025
BigXthaPlug signed with Sony Music Publishing.
BigXthaPlug is managed by Solid Foundation/Public Figures Management, released by UnitedMasters & booked by IAG.
BigXthaPlug signs with Sony Music Publishing
... see more


4 Non Blondes sign with Kill Rock Stars
Dec 10, 2025
4 Non Blondes signed with Kill Rock Stars for records.
4 Non Blondes are managed by Red Light Management & booked by Wasserman Music.
4 Non Blondes sign with Kill Rock Stars
... see more

WRAPD 2025: Most Viewed Indie Agents
Dec 10, 2025
Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about agents this year.
These are the Top 50 Most Viewed Indie Agents of 2025.
Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.


Showing Teeth signs with WME
Dec 10, 2025
Showing Teeth signed with Andy Mack, Dan Kuklinski, Jesse Robbins, Jake Wilk, Andy Nees & Michael Montante of WME for touring.
Showing Teeth is managed by Watchdog Management.
Showing Teeth signs with WME
... see more

WRAPD 2025: Most Viewed Agents
Dec 10, 2025
Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about agents this year.
These are the Top 50 Most Viewed Agents of 2025.
Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.

Okonski signs with honest defector & outer/most
Dec 10, 2025
Okonski signed with Lindsay Brandt of honest defector for management & Ian White of outer/most for touring.
Okonski signs with honest defector & outer/most
... see more

WRAPD 2025: Most Viewed Managers
Dec 10, 2025
Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about managers this year.
These are the Top 50 Most Viewed Managers of 2025.
Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.


Jameson Roper joins Future History
Dec 10, 2025
Nashville-based manager & executive Jameson Roper has joined Future History Management as Partner & President of US Operations.
Upon joining, Roper signed heavy metal outfit Wage War for management. He also brings with him longtime client Bilmuri.


Sarah De Warren signs with Spin Artist Agency
Dec 10, 2025
Sarah De Warren signed with Rob Woo of Spin Artist Agency (NA/SA).
Sarah De Warren is managed by AYITA/Gold Firebird & booked by TotalVision Talent.
Sarah De Warren signs with Spin Artist Agency
... see more


Joywave sign with Wasserman Music
Dec 10, 2025
Joywave signed with Larry Webman of Wasserman Music for touring (NA).
Joywave is managed by TMWRK, released by Polydor Records/Hollywood Records, booked by ROAM & publsihed by Universal Music Publishing Group/Reservoir.
Joywave sign with Wasserman Music
... see more


Jake Millan joins Night
Dec 10, 2025
Artist manager Jake Millan has joined Night.
Millan brings with him clients Lyrical Lemonade, SahBabii & smokedope2016.
Jake Millan joins Night
... see more


Introducing The NIF & ROSTR 2026 Voter Guide
Dec 8, 2025
We're excited to share the first-ever edition of our free, independent Voter Guide to the 2026 GRAMMY Awards. Proudly unaffiliated, unendorsed & unbiased.
A modern, independent and data-first guide to help you navigate one of the most packed ballots ever.
With 95 categories, 497 nominations, and 1K+ nominees, everything you need is finally in one place — from headline artists to songwriters, producers, engineers, mixers, and everyone in-between.
🚫 No fluff. No opinions. No campaign noise.
📊 Just clean data, credits, and criteria.
Inside The Guide:
✨ Official category criteria
✨ Full nomination lists
✨ Detailed credit breakdowns
✨ Contributor views showing where each creator appears
✨ Easy menus to browse categories, nominees, and top-nominated artists/producers/songwriters
Whether you're voting, tracking your artists, or covering the awards, this guide gives you a clean, fact-based overview of the full 2026 GRAMMYs landscape.
Explore the NIF & ROSTR Voter Guide here.
⚠️ This is an independent, third-party guide and is not connected to, endorsed by, or affiliated with the Recording Academy or the GRAMMY Awards.

WRAPD 2025: Most Viewed Publishers
Dec 9, 2025
Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about companies this year.
These are the Top 50 Most Viewed Publishers of 2025.
Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.

WRAPD 2025: Breakthroughs
Dec 10, 2025
Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about people this year.
These are the Top 50 Breakthroughs of 2025.
Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.


Moses Sumney signs with Soft Shock
Dec 10, 2025
Moses Sumney signed with Cameron Parkins, Arjun Pulijal & Michelle Jubelirer of Soft Shock for management.
Moses Sumney is booked by UTA/WME & published by Kobalt.
Moses Sumney signs with Soft Shock
... see more


BigXthaPlug signs with Sony Music Publishing
Dec 10, 2025
BigXthaPlug signed with Sony Music Publishing.
BigXthaPlug is managed by Solid Foundation/Public Figures Management, released by UnitedMasters & booked by IAG.
BigXthaPlug signs with Sony Music Publishing
... see more


4 Non Blondes sign with Kill Rock Stars
Dec 10, 2025
4 Non Blondes signed with Kill Rock Stars for records.
4 Non Blondes are managed by Red Light Management & booked by Wasserman Music.
4 Non Blondes sign with Kill Rock Stars
... see more

WRAPD 2025: Most Viewed Indie Agents
Dec 10, 2025
Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about agents this year.
These are the Top 50 Most Viewed Indie Agents of 2025.
Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.
Trending on ROSTR
Who the industry is checking out
Signing Spotlight
Recent highlight signings
Discover
Custom lists built by the ROSTR team

Marni Wandner’s Guide to Building a Sustainable Career in the Music Industry

40 new tours in the Tour Directory

The deal playbook: tools I rely on for moving in music tech and law

Explore the '26 Primavera Sound Barcelona lineup

Brazil 101: A Guide to the Brazilian Music Market
























