Andrew Klippel

Andrew Klippel is the co-founder of Ourness, the independent management, recording, and publishing label behind globally celebrated artists Genesis Owusu, Royel Otis, and rising indie act Sonic Reducer. Named AAM Manager of the Year 2025 and featured in Billboard's 'Indie Power Players 2025,' Andrew is a defining force in alternative music development.

Under his leadership, Genesis Owusu became a seven-time ARIA Award winner and gold-certified artist, while Royel Otis earned a US #1 Billboard Alternative, four ARIA Awards, 1 billion streams worldwide, and sold out 100+ shows across the globe in 2024.

With a career spanning three decades, Andrew has been widely acclaimed for his work as a producer, writer and performer, and has signed international acts like The Veronicas and The Vines. He continues to shape culture through Ourness, the 2024 AIR Independent Label of the Year, driven by his vision for bold artistry and global impact.