About
Ourness is an independent music label committed to making art that is vivid, forward-thinking and uncompromising. Established to amplify the artist’s voice and vision through bespoke projects that reflect their distinction and talent.
Ourness’s approach to production, management and publishing is grounded in intuition, trust and collaboration. Rather than impose ideas, we build teams and environments that empower artists to express themselves authentically and make music that cuts through the noise.
Ourness’s diverse roster includes global stars like Genesis Owusu, Royel Otis and Sonic Reducer.
At its most elemental, Ourness’s gaze is fixed on the long game. Eschewing quick successes, the label gives its artists permission to forge sounds and narratives slowly and intentionally - setting the foundation for a career beyond a single record.
Andrew Klippel...
Co-Founder, Director
Andrew is an award-winning Australian producer, songwriter, and the co-founder of the independent management, recording, and publishing label Ourness.
With a career spanning over three decades, Andrew is a leading figure in the global music industry, sought for his ability to unearth and shape groundbreaking talent. Through Ourness, he has elevated the profiles of internationally celebrated acts such as seven-time ARIA Award winner Genesis Owusu and Indie sensation Royel Otis - artists whose success epitomises Andrew’s intuitive, ground-up approach to artist development.
Andrew’s formative achievements include producing, writing, and performing with the ‘90s dance-pop trio Euphoria. The group’s singles “Love You Right” and “One In a Million” reached number-one on the ARIA singles charts. In the following years Andrew signed international artists like The Veronicas (whose debut album went 4 x Platinum), The Vines (selling 1.5 million copies of their debut album “Highly Evolved” worldwide), Holly Valance, and Empire of the Sun (publishing).
Through the establishment of Ourness in 2015, Andrew formalised his dedication to nurturing alternative artists with bold, uncompromising voices and visions. Under Andrew’s guidance, Genesis Owusu’s debut record “Smiling With No Teeth” was awarded the ARIA Album of the Year in 2021, followed by another win for “Struggler” in 2023. Royel Otis’s debut album “PRATTS & PAIN” secured a number-one placement on the ARIA Albums Chart in 2024.
Ourness received the AIR Independent Label of the Year award in 2024, cementing Andrew’s position at the axis of innovative music. His unique ability to create bespoke teams and creative environments for his artists allows him to shape culture with intention and creativity.
Rebecca Quade...
Co-Founder, Creative Director
Over the course of her career, Quade has carved a name for herself courtesy of her capacity to both ideate and execute commercially lucrative creative visions. In 2004, after studying business and a successful career in magazine publishing, Quade launched a progressive ideas agency integrating above and below the line strategies for luxury international fashion brands, local fashion designers, technology and retail brands.
During this time, Quade was instrumental in cultivating significant partnerships and endorsement opportunities for the likes of Chloe Sevigny, The Black Eyed Peas, Westfield UK, and L’oreal. She also produced placements and celebrity associations for premium brands such as Burberry, Prada and LVMH.
After relocating to Los Angeles in 2008, Quade continued consulting globally, and after starting a family of her own, Quade formally co-founded OURNESS.
As co-founder and Creative Director, Quade has positioned OURNESS as one of the country’s most innovative recording and management labels, synonymous with championing exciting emerging talent and assembling creative teams to bring the vision of the label’s artists.
Contact
E... info@ourness.com
IG... @ourness