In a bold move that signals a new era for one of rock’s most badass pioneers, Joan Jett and her company Blackheart have officially partnered with hitmaker Evan Bogart’s Seeker Music to co-manage and elevate her legendary catalog.
This strategic collaboration grants Seeker a stake in Jett’s discography (https://amzn.to/42bR4hy), though the financial details are tightly sealed. What we do know? The goal is clear: keep the fire of Jett’s legacy burning, while expanding her reach into modern music circles.
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Blackheart executive Carianne Brinkman, daughter of Jett’s longtime collaborator Kenny Laguna, opened up about the decision:
“We reached a point where it felt like we either had to double the staff or partner with somebody to get to that next place that we wanted to go.”
And after shopping around, it was Seeker’s artist-first approach that sealed the deal. Known for putting creative integrity above all else, Seeker has already worked with artists ranging from Run the Jewels to Christopher Cross. But this deal? It’s personal.
Evan Bogart’s connection to Jett runs deep. His father, legendary music executive Neil Bogart, signed Joan to her first solo deal at Boardwalk Records. And get this—Evan and his mother literally clapped on “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll.” (https://amzn.to/42bR4hy). No, seriously. Those iconic hand claps? That’s the Bogart family baked into rock history.
“It feels like I’m in the right place at the right time,” Evan said. “..it feels like a story that I get to help continue.”
Joan Jett’s resume needs no fluff.. Co-founding The Runaways in the ‘70s, going platinum with I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll and Up Your Alley, and becoming a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer in 2015. Now? She’s still tearing it up live, set to tour with Billy Idol this summer and even appearing on his new album Dream Into It.
But this partnership isn’t just about nostalgia. It’s about evolution. Plans are already underway to release unheard tracks, repurpose classic cuts into modern formats, and align Joan’s catalog with the next generation of artists.
Bogart mentioned Chappell Roan—one of many new-wave pop-rock rebels who cite Jett as a core inspiration—as someone they’d love to collaborate with. That’s the bigger picture: keeping Jett’s influence alive and loud for the next wave of unapologetic voices.
“There’s an entire generation of strong women, rebellious women — pop-rock artists like Chappell Roan — who look up to Joan Jett as as as the reason they got into music”, Bogart added.
Did you know?
Joan Jett was rejected by 23 record labels before starting Blackheart Records—one of the first female-run independent labels in rock history. That’s grit you can’t fake.
As Seeker and Blackheart roll forward, you can bet on one thing: Joan Jett’s story isn’t finished, it’s just getting a modern remix.
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Sources Cited:
- “Joan Jett Enters Partnership With Seeker Music for Catalog (Exclusive)” The Hollywood Reporter, April 2025. www.hollywoodreporter.com
- SongwriterUniverse.com. https://www.songwriteruniverse.com/evanbogart123/
- Billy Idol Official Instagram – @billyidol
- YouTube – Joan Jett https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMsazR6Tnf8
