Cannabis Records
Team Cannabis
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
johnny@cannabisrecords.com
Co-Founder & Chief of Operations
andrew@cannabisrecords.com
Chief Financial Officer
johnlee@cannabisrecords.com
Executive Creative Director
chris@cannabisrecords.com
Social Media & Admin
viv@cannabisrecords.com
Head of Memeology
sleepy@cannabisrecords.com
Our Jive
Cannabis and Rock n Roll go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly.
Cannabis Records is based out of two iconic rock n roll cities. From the home of palm trees, sand and surf in sunny Los Angeles, California, to the Great Lakes blue collar rock capital of the midwest and home of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, Ohio. Cannabis Records is rising faster than smoke from a Snoop Dogg concert.
We are a boutique label formed in 2022 and we live at the intersection of music and cannabis. Free your mind and feel the sound! From individual cannabis strains representing each artists to oldschool vinyl records - we are bringing back the best music and culture have to offer.
The label signed it’s first band, The Retrograde, in 2023. They are now also signed with booking agents, UTA (United Talent Agency) and are preparing for their second tour. Cannabis Records expects to sign at least two more acts by the end of 2024 alongside a handful of artist development deals (reach out if you’re interested).
Future plans include vintage rock stores in Cleveland and Detroit featuring: lounges, live stages, dispensaries, vinyl and vintage clothing.
The Feel the Sound podcast is expected to roll out sometime by the end of 2024 and the label has set its sights on its own TV & Film division and clothing lines in the near future.
For more info please feel free to reach out and keep on rocking in the free world!
Feel the Sound!
Johnny Miller
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
johnny@cannabisrecords.com
Johnny is the founder of Cannabis Records and serves as the Chief Executive Officer overseeing all company activities and the long term direction of the label. His keen ear positions him as the head of A&R, seeking the freshest and greatest talent.
He has been heavily involved in the music and entertainment business for over 35 years in many different roles. Johnny has spent over 15 years as an artist in both the rock and country music industries. Notably, his 80s rock band opened for and toured with many rock legends in their prime, such as Motley Crue, Scorpions, and Cinderella.
On the other side of the fence, he’s worked in music publishing, tour management, booking, A&R (Sony/Capitol/Silverado), and artist management. His experiences and connections within the music industry are invaluable and can only be cultivated over time. The intangible value of these connections are key to successfully navigating the industry landscape and providing opportunities for our artists and brand.
Andrew Liaw
Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer
andrew@cannabisrecords.com
Andrew oversees the label’s day-to-day operations, business growth, strategy and development. He has extensive experience in management, finance, technology, and early-stage startup ventures with over 17 years in related industries. He has guided companies to multi-million dollar valuation and is focused on building creative solutions and content monetization. His critical focuses within Cannabis Records include efficient management of operations, treasury, technological integration, supply chain, banking relationships, legal & corporate structuring, business development, and product design.
Andrew has always been a prolific musician in his spare time. He is classically trained and started on violin and piano at 6 years old. He has a lifetime of experience playing concert and jazz trumpet, concert french horn, marching mellophone, guitar, percussion and is a spectacular singer, but only when he’s alone in the shower.
John Lee
Chief Financial Officer
johnlee@cannabisrecords.com
John has over 12 years of experience within the financial services industry working in the accounting, tax, and technology departments of global banks and the largest accounting firms in the world. He started his career at Citigroup where he maintained books and records for hedge funds but later continued to evolve and performed tax analysis for partnerships and helped build applications to analyze more complex tax issues at Deloitte. John is from New York and has divided his time between the east coast and west coast with his career the past couple years, but is now settled in Los Angeles.
Throughout his career, John helped oversee and onboard $400B+ assets under management for tax services and has helped facilitate the financial operations of a project generating $250M+ revenue and over $60 million of recurring revenue. With his wide array of knowledge and experience, he helps bring financial insight and efficiency at Cannabis Records.
He is very well-versed in finance, budgeting, financial instruments, financial statements, financial projections, tax & compliance, fund accounting and banking. His vast knowledge of finance and accounting places Cannabis Records on firm ground and gives us the ability to make sound financial decisions.
Chris Springer
Executive Creative Director
chris@cannabisrecords.com
Chris Springer has a very diverse background as a designer and creative director, as well as a vintage contemporary clothing vendor. Chris started her first business when she was 16, studying Interior Design in college and went on to get her certificate in cosmetology, opening Seattle’s first late-night salon inside a multilevel music venue at 27.
Subsequently she was sought out to design multimedia events and styling for music artists for photoshoots and music videos in Seattle, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
Her many projects have included designing night clubs, retail spaces, and homes. For more than two decades Chris has acquired a strong skillset in retail management, finance control, fabrication, design, TV and film projects, and interiors.
Chris has defined her role by creating the perfect aesthetic and vibe even with the smallest budget and thinking outside of the box to assimilate a client’s needs to translate a client’s vision effectively and practically into reality.
Viv Le Feu
Social Media and Admin
viv@cannabisrecords.com
Viv is in charge of social media and administrative work at Cannabis Records.
As a Los Angeles native, Viv has an extensive background in the music, film, and marketing industries. Having curated compelling content for over 20 brands and effectively managed their social media presence, Viv is well-versed in visual arts, particularly in photography and cinematography. Her artistic journey commenced at 14, where she immersed herself in the vibrant culture of Downtown Los Angeles, working at a clothing/rap studio. During this time, she had the opportunity to capture and document numerous influential rap artists within the LA scene. Vivienne's professional trajectory began as a photo assistant, eventually leading her to a role as an intern at a fashion consulting company.
Ser Sleepy
Head of Memeology
sleepy@cannabisrecords.com
Sleepy is a frog, Sleepy loves memes, Sleepy loves his frens, Sleepy loves music and Sleepy loves weed. So Sleepy werks at a label now!
