Partners & Credits - Johnny Berlin releases, production and live contacts
Release partners (label & distribution)
Johnny Berlin’s catalog is tied to two main release phases. The 2008 debut album period is associated with Kinky Star. The later era (2011–2012) is associated with Peat Music, with [PIAS] Belgium credited as the carrier distributor for the 2012 album Hyber Nation.
Why this matters: when you’re hunting for official credits, barcodes, or press metadata, label/distribution credits are the backbone. They determine what’s “official release info” versus fan uploads or re-uploads.
| Partner | Role | Era / Release | What it handled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinky Star | Label | 2008 - Find What You Love and Let It Kill You | Release label for the debut album |
| Peat Music | Label / publishing credit | 2011–2012 - single + Hyber Nation | Release imprint for later-era material |
| [PIAS] Belgium | Distribution (carrier distributor) | 2012 - Hyber Nation | Physical distribution listing for the album |
Production partners (producer, recording, studios)
The late-era sound (cleaner, more “finished”) is strongly connected to producer Jo Francken. The album Hyber Nation is credited as recorded at ICP Recording Studios and The Groove. If you want the factual “why does this record sound tighter?” answer: producer + studios.
| Partner | Role | Where it appears | Impact on the sound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Francken | Producer / recording | 2011 single; 2012 album cycle | Tighter edits, clearer separation, more controlled dynamics |
| ICP Recording Studios | Recording studio | Hyber Nation (recorded at) | Clean capture, pro room acoustics, reliable drum/bass definition |
| The Groove | Recording studio | Hyber Nation (recorded at) | Additional tracking environment; supports layered synth/guitar work |
Practical note for journalists: if you’re writing a short review, “produced by Jo Francken” is a meaningful credit, because it explains the difference between the earlier raw energy (2008) and the later polished finish (2012).
Live partners (booking, venues, festivals)
Johnny Berlin built momentum through consistent gigging in Belgium and nearby regions. On the booking side, the original era references commonly point to Belgian concert booking networks (including Busker/Busker Bookings as a known Belgian booking brand). On the venue/festival side, the band’s archive includes regional festival programming in Limburg and cross-border shows.
| Partner type | Examples | What it meant |
|---|---|---|
| Booking | Busker (Belgian booking agency) | Access to regional club/festival circuits |
| Venues | Club rooms + regional halls | Where the band’s tight rhythm-first set translated best |
| Festivals | Limburg / regional Belgian festivals | Short, punchy set slots built for first-time listeners |
Media partners (video, photo, press)
The most useful way to handle media partnerships is simple: keep credits clean and consistent. If you’re publishing band photos, live shots, or video embeds, you want (1) the band name, (2) the creator/photographer if known, (3) the year/era, and (4) the track title if it’s tied to a specific release cycle.
| Asset | Minimum credit line | Best practice |
|---|---|---|
| Press photo | Johnny Berlin - press photo (year) | Add photographer name if you have it |
| Live photo | Johnny Berlin - live in (city), (year) | Add venue/festival name for context |
| Music video | Johnny Berlin - “Track Title” (official video) | Embed official upload when available |
Work with us (current contact point)
For licensing questions, reissue requests, press queries, or archive corrections, use the contact below. We reply faster if you include: the release name, year, and what you need (permission / metadata / assets / quote).
- Partnerships & licensing: [email protected]
- Press: [email protected]
- Phone: +32 470 22 11 09
- Postal address: Bloemenstraat 18, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Office hours: Mon–Fri, 10:00–17:00 CET