Val Boreland,
executive vice
president of programming and strategy, provided a glimpse today into the on-air talent lineup for one of the largest independent network launches in cable history: “We’re thrilled to welcome Amrit and Sibley to the
REVOLT
family; their body of work and perspectives on music today represents the level of depth we plan to deliver on-air on a daily basis to our viewers.”
Amrit Singh
has been named as music and culture editor and host being joined by
Sibley Scoles
as host on the new music network. This announcement falls on the heels of the recently appointed
REVOLT
TV executive team that includes
Keith Clinkscales
as CEO,
Andy Schuon
as president, and Val Boreland as
executive vice
president of programming and strategy.
Amrit Singh
comes to
REVOLT
TV from Stereogum where he served as executive editor for
seven years
, elevating the Website into a leading voice in
independent music
.
Called a “global citizen to watch” and a “generational voice” by The Huffington Post, Amrit’s video journalism has appeared on ABC, MTV, and Fuse. The NY State Bar certified attorney turned music expert is a Queens, NY native of Indian descent.
As
REVOLT
TV’s music and culture editor and host, Amrit will write programming and editorial content for all
REVOLT
platforms as well as serve as an on-air host.International recording artist and MC Sibley, also known as
Sib Vicious
, will also serve as an on-air host. A Bay Area native, Sibley has toured with Taio Cruz in the UK, has recorded with DMC from the
pioneer
hip hop music group Run-DMC, and has performed during
Paris Fashion Week
.
Her music is currently licensed by fashion icon Stella McCartney.Through curated music videos, performances, interviews, and news, this team of experts will deliver the best of the best in music to the first multi-platform network for artists and fans – all live, on-air, and at the speed of social media.
