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How Partisan Records’ Tim Putnam and Zena White Built the Indie Powerhouse Home to Geese, Cigarettes After Sex and More

With business savvy and an ear for truly singular artists, the Indie Power Players Executives of the Year have assembled an eminent, lauded roster.

From left: Greg Gonzalez of Cigarettes After Sex, Tim Putnam, Blondshell, and Zena White photographed on April 9, 2026 at Sunset Marquis in Los Angeles. — Source image associated with the linked report from Billboard.Credit: Image via Billboard Source-hosted image; rights remain with the publisher or credited rights holder. Image source Image selected from source-page metadata and displayed with attribution and link back; VINI does not copy the image into local storage unless rights are cleared.

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According to Billboard’s source item, How Partisan Records’ Tim Putnam and Zena White Built the Indie Powerhouse Home to Geese, Cigarettes After Sex and More, With business savvy and an ear for truly singular artists, the Indie Power Players Executives of the Year have assembled an eminent, lauded roster.

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How Partisan Records’ Tim Putnam and Zena White Built the Indie Powerhouse Home to Geese, Cigarettes After Sex and MoreBillboard - 2026-05-08T15:58:56+00:00

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