by Saige Hoying
On April 6th, 2012, Olivia Management came to life. Our founder and CEO Erin Anderson began the business as a one-woman operation in her attic apartment. Since then, Olivia Management has grown into a flourishing artist management company built on hard work and dedication, and our team has had the privilege of supporting the careers of many remarkable artists.
In celebration of our 14th anniversary, here are 14 records, listed in no particular order, that we’re honored to have been part of. We hope you’ll give them a listen!
The Secret Sisters - You Don't Own Me Anymore - 2017
Produced by Brandi Carlile, this album is a reflection of what got the Secret Sisters through their hardest moments, focusing on the honesty and healing born from that darkness.
Jill Andrews - The War Inside - 2015
This record showcases Jill Andrews expanding her sound and her spirit, merging new musical textures with the heartfelt sincerity she’s always brought to her craft.
Derek Webb - The Jesus Hypothesis - 2023
Derek Webb’s 12th studio album charts his journey through doubt, community, and reimagined faith, using storytelling to shine light on topics the traditional church often keeps in the dark.
Mary Gauthier - Dark Enough to See the Stars - 2022
This album is a moving testament to loss, healing, and devotion, blending Mary Gauthier’s unmistakable voice with rich, rootsy arrangements to honor the past while embracing the present.
Josh Radnor - Eulogy Vol. I - 2023
In this record, Josh Radnor transforms personal hardships into a beautifully textured album that highlights his expressive vocals and deeply felt songwriting.
Street Corner Symphony - Jukebox - 2022
Street Corner Symphony’s Jukebox is a lively, heartfelt family album that mixes catchy fun with simple truths about bravery, kindness, and connection.
Ruthie Collins - Cold Comfort - 2020
Ruthie Collins uses this album as a way to showcase her authentic songwriting while describing the genuine emotions that come from relationships, romance, heartache, and making amends.
Matthew Perryman Jones - The Waking Hours - 2018
This fifth studio album by Matthew Perryman Jones is a contemplative, folk-rock project focusing on the complexities of how humans process finding and losing love, memories, and their sense of self.
Hush Kids - Hush Kids - 2018
A beautiful collaboration between Jill Andrews and Peter Groenwald, the Hush Kids’ debut album is crafted from melodies, lyrics, and harmonies that tug the heartstrings of listeners everywhere.
Alex Blue - Kin - 2024
Alex Blue describes this album as a “musical memoir” that takes her listeners through her experiences and hardships with grief, family estrangement, queer motherhood, and understanding oneself.
Amanda Shires - My Piece of Land - 2016
Amanda Shires’ My Piece of Land showcases her poetic songwriting and expressive vocal style, bringing together nuanced emotional storytelling with powerful country-Americana production.
Smooth Hound Smith - Dog in a Manger - 2019
Smooth Hound Smith displays their musicality in this record as they mix heartfelt storytelling, delicate acoustic melodies, and pleasing harmonies into a captivating Americana listening experience.
Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes - Kid Tiger - 2014
Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes was the first band signed at Olivia Management and a huge piece of the reason our company was started. Their album Kid Tiger holds a special place in our history and in the hearts of all its listeners.
ZG Smith - Nighttime Animal - 2022
This six-song project from ZG Smith blends soft rock, psychedelic folk, and indie pop to capture the unique and strange feeling of nighttime, with his silky vocals and flowing guitar exploring desire, time, and fleeting moments.
AND A BONUS 15th album because you can't pick just one Jill Andrews' record:
Jill Andrews - Thirties - 2020
Written as a tale of honesty, Jill Andrews’ Thirties pairs thirteen original songs with stories and photos that illuminate the reality of the highs and lows she’s encountered while navigating her thirties.
To listen to all of these songs in one place, click here!
Thank you to everyone who has made these past 14 years so much fun, here’s to all the artists, the songs, and the stories that continue to inspire us every day!