Loren Israel
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Loren Israel | |
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| Born | Loren Israel |
| Origin | Hollywood, California |
| Genres | Rock, alternative rock, punk, pop punk |
| Occupations | Musician, record producer, A&R, manager |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Website | http://www.bandbootcamp.com |
Loren Israel is a Los Angeles–based music producer and record executive who specializes in developing independent artists. A manager and former A&R executive at Capitol Records, Israel is best known for working with bands such as Jimmy Eat World, Plain White T's, Neon Trees, Sugarcult, Less Than Jake and more.[1][2]
Loren Israel grew up in Hollywood, California, and later moved to the San Fernando Valley. His career in the music industry began at age 15, when he played in several bands. He toured the country with these bands, opening for bands like Bad Religion, the Sugarcubes, Soul Asylum, Social Distortion, the Damned, and the Smithereens. One successful band that he was in was called One Day, where he played guitar and wrote songs. Later, he switched gears and went to college. However, he could not stay away from music and put on several benefit concerts because he enjoyed it. As a result, he was scouted by an A&R executive who saw him at these shows, and ended up offering Loren an internship at Capitol Records. A few years later, Loren was offered a permanent job at Capitol as an A&R executive.[2]