Matt Savner - Founder
Matt Savner, the visionary force behind MASSIVE MEDIA MS, is a man driven by purpose and passion. Born and raised in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia, Matt made Mississippi his home in 1999. After graduating from Long Beach High School in 2003, he pursued his creative calling, earning a BAFA in graphic design from ITT Tech.
Matt’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. A former professional paintball player and president of a car club, he has always embraced challenge and adventure. But it was the local music scene that truly captured his heart, providing a space where creativity and community converged. In 2007, the birth of his daughter, Lillia, marked a transformative chapter in his life. Shortly after, a near-death experience ignited a fire within him—a profound realization that life’s true meaning is found in the “dash” between the dates on your tombstone. That dash symbolizes the legacy you leave behind, and Matt was determined to make his count.
With a renewed sense of purpose, he dove headfirst into the music scene, discovering a network of talented individuals united by a shared love for music and mutual support. Though not a musician himself, Matt felt compelled to contribute in a powerful way. He envisioned a platform that could elevate artists, helping them transcend barriers and achieve their dreams.
From that vision, MASSIVE MEDIA was born—a beacon for musicians striving for MASSIVE success. Matt’s mission is clear: to empower every band he works with to reach their fullest potential, transforming their passion into a legacy that echoes far beyond the dash.
Matt@Massivemediams.com
Gene Broome (Spade Image)
Videographer | Manager | Booking
Gene Broome, born on May 14, 1986, is a talented musician and emerging visual artist. He is known for his work in concert photography and music video production. Gene's passion for music started in his childhood and has significantly influenced his career. He graduated from George County High School in 2005 and earned an Associate's degree in Applied Sciences from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC). Before pursuing his artistic endeavors, Gene spent nearly a decade in the oilfield.
In 2021, Gene launched Spade Image & Productions, a venture focused on concert photography. This allowed him to combine his love for music with his photographic skills, capturing the energy of live performances across various genres. His work quickly gained recognition, leading to endorsements from organizations like Massive Media and The Sound 228 in 2022. Gene is also expanding his skills into music video production.
Beyond his professional work, Gene is a dedicated drummer. His journey showcases a blend of technical expertise and artistic expression, making him a versatile individual passionate about both music and visual arts. Gene is committed to further developing his creativity and inspiring others in the music industry and beyond.
Based in Saucier, Mississippi, Spade Image & Productions specializes in low light action shots and music video production. Gene Broome has worked with various bands, including Bandcamp NOLA, capturing their performances at events like the Biloxi Seafood Festival. He also provides services for weddings, particularly those involving musicians. Some of his photography work has been featured by Massive Media. Gene also hosts "Porch Talk with Spade," a podcast featuring interviews with artists across various genres, sponsored by Massive Media MS, Campaignya, Spade Image, and Ink Wave Media.
Gene@Massivemediams.com
Alex Hubach
Graphic Artist | Booking | General Hype man
Alex Hubach is a booking agent for Massive Media. Alex, who is from the Huntsville, Alabama, area, is also known as “Loud Mouth”. Helping bands with promotions and booking is important to him. He has skills in graphic design and making videos. Music is a passion for Alex, and he is excited to bring this enthusiasm and energy to Massive Media.
Makayla Mouring
Booking | Management
Makayla Mouring will be booking shows and doing promotions. She was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, lived in Alabama for a short time during her childhood, then moved to Saucier, Mississippi, a small town just north of Gulfport, when she was in elementary school. Though she’s traveled to a lot of places, Makayla always finds herself back in Saucier, and she lives there
currently. Music has always been a big part of Makayla’s life. She was infatuated with it ever since she was a little girl. She sang in talent shows and in some cover bands growing up, and heavily immersed herself in the music scene about 10 years ago. The first successful metal show Makayla booked, organized, and promoted was her own birthday event a few years ago. She went on to join the Gulf Coast Metal Alliance and attended any Gulf Coast rock and metal events she was able to. Makayla organized a lot of shows locally, including Headbanging For Hunger. That event started out as a way to help the less fortunate around Thanksgiving time, and grew into specifically raising money and collecting food for US veterans in need. Makayla has worked with a long list of metal and hard rock bands, including Southern Brutality and Teratoma, the bands that played her birthday bash a few years ago that started things for her. She joined forces with Massive Media after seeking out From Ashes Within for her March Madness Metal event this year, and she credits Gene Broome from Spade Image for putting in a good word for her. Makayla’s goal is to help get bands more exposure and into more venues and different cities. She says the only way to get people into new music is to bring the bands to their venues. Makayla is also a tattoo artist, which she says is truly a dream job. She loves being able to express herself artistically, and says it also helps with creating flyers and artwork for bands.
Makayla@Massivemediams.com
Kalyn Farmer “The Rock Queen”
Booking | Social Media Management | Band Management
Known as rOcKqUeEn, is native to Yazoo City, MS. In the wake of the tragic passing of her stepfather, her mother wanted better for her children so she moved them to Pelahatchie, MS. There Kalyn, attended Pisgah elementary/high School and graduated in 2009. She is the oldest of six, and learned very early on about hardships, hard work, and determination. One thing that did help in hard situations was music. Kalyn, attributes her love for music to her mom. Mrs. Tracy, the woman who loves to dance, always encouraged her children to express themselves, chase their dreams with full support, and never fussed when they would blare their boomboxes!
Ms. Farmer is a mom to three children. A son by the name of Kael Harris, as well as two daughters Dixie Magnolia, and Motley Wylde. Her children mean the world to her, and is striving to show them that chasing dreams can become a reality. “You have to earn your place nothing is ever handed to you.”
Kalyn, has always viewed the world a little differently than most. She believes there is beauty in everything. Furthermore she is into all things dark and wicked because she can see the artistry behind it. “Even in the dark there is always light.” A huge fan of the horror movie genre. One of her favorite things to do is watch to older films or the campy “B” rated horror movies. A hobby of hers is to go to antique stores or malls to find “creepy” aesthetic home decor that fits in with her eclectic personality. She may have southern draw and did barrel race horses in her youth, but don’t let that fool you because that’s just one of her many attributes that makes her One of a kind!
When it comes to music Kalyn, likes to think she has a special connection to certain sounds on a cosmic level. She often experiences “Musical Frisson.” She not only feels the song, but she has the ability to pick out the smallest details from the guitar riffs, the bass level, and voice octaves to name a few. Kalyn loves all genres of music, but rock/metal is her favorite. To her this genre is the deepest felt and usually the artists have a certain dark story to tell.
Kalyn specializes in social media management. She has multiple platforms she uses to promote for Massive Media. She is also social media manager to bands and helps direct them on how to gain a following as well as promoting their content and music. “Consistency is key in the social media age.” In addition to Social Media, she also helps to gain sponsors or endorsements from companies. Although new to booking bands, she is taking it head on and is learning from the best mentors in the industry.
Kalyn@MassiveMEdiaMS.com
Nikhil Viswanathan
Booking
Nikhil Viswanathan is a DJ, producer and creative curator who began sharing work publicly as a college radio programmer in 2013. Based in Los Angeles, he has hosted events and performed under the alias ihppoh, creating the program Earth is Worth It on Orange Radio and routinely guest appearing on sister internet stations such as Dublab, Lower Grand, Beloved, and Hyde FM. Along the way he has picked up experience in label operations, management, merchandising, tour booking, and licensing among many other functional elements of the entertainment industry. His belief in the underrepresented and unsung artist is the guiding light of his professional and personal ambitions, and he means to make a meaningful difference for musicians at Massive Media.
Nikhil@MassivemediaMS.com
Brenda Michael
Talent Booker | Event Producer | Photographer | Nonprofit Founder
Brenda Michael is a dynamic force in the music and events world, known for her passion for supporting artists, producing meaningful events, and capturing the energy of live music through photography. She brings her diverse talents to her role at Massive Media, backed by nearly two decades of experience.
Brenda founded the Southside Music Festival in 2006 and the Buckhead Music Festival in 2009, creating platforms that highlight local and regional talent. In 2024, she launched Music For Charity, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to using live music events to give back to the community. One of her most impactful projects is her annual Toys for Tots toy drive and concert campaign, which brings musicians and fans together for a great cause.
In addition to booking and supporting countless bands, Brenda manages social media for several artists and documents performances through her photography, capturing the moments that matter both on and off the stage. Her work continues to uplift musicians and strengthen the connection between music, media, and community.
BRENDA@MASSIVEMEDIAMS.COM
Judeanne - Booking
Bio Coming Soon
Tim Scott
Booking | Social Media | PR
Tim Scott handles social media for Massive Media. He also does promotions and helps on-site at live performances. Tim started Hypnotized Promotions in 2012. He was organizing parties at clubs in Wilmington, North Carolina at the time. He decided he wanted to get into booking shows after attending a rap show by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Prior to the show, he met Tom P, a rapper from Atlanta who was opening the show. Through a strange twist of events, Tim ended up hanging out that night with Tom P as well as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. He and Tom P are still friends. That night was when he decided he wanted to start booking artists at venues. Now, Tim is a promoter for all genres of music, not just hip hop. He is also a social media whiz who has a knack for generating many followers.
Missy Whitaker
International Booking | Tour Manager | PR
Missy Whitaker was the first team member added to Massive Media as a booking agent and tour manager. Her promoting experience started in the early 2000s. Through her promotions company, Fire Ice Promotions, she helped Houston area venues and Pace Concerts (now Live Nation) promote shows, which included old school paper posters and flyering. Missy has traveled to 18 different countries for band tours, which included major European music festivals, and she has extensive knowledge of requirements for foreign tours.
She is also well-known amongst many U.S. death metal festival organizers. Missy lives in Houston, Texas and is a staple in the local death metal scene. She works with PItstomper Productions booking shows for metal bands in Houston.
Rachael Skinner - Booking
Rachael Skinner, a published photographer and music journalist hailing from Upstate New York, pours her heart into her craft. Her husband and children are her greatest inspirations, fueling her ambition to chase her dreams. As a devoted homeschool mother, she nurtures her two children with the belief that with love, kindness, passion, and unwavering dedication, they can achieve anything they set their minds to. Rachael strives to lead by example, demonstrating that the sky's the limit when you truly commit to your aspirations.
Rachael started off as a creative portraiture and wedding photographer with an immense love for music. She recently had the honor to combine all of her passions into one and start capturing concerts freelance before she was picked up by CelebrityAccess as a photographer after her very first show captured which was Cake. CelebrityAccess was the first outlet to give her a chance and then it took off quickly from there. She has contributed to various outlets throughout her journey including having her first ever interview published in SPIN Magazine with the legendary Les Claypool.
She decided to rebrand her photography from Reflections by Rae Photographic Art to Assimilation Music & Arts Media to avoid confusion for her clients as she has dove deep into this musical journey.
She was adopted as a feral photographer after completing her dream of photographing Les Claypool - and honed her skills as a journalist through the help of her mentors at RadioRadioX. The gentlemen at RadioRadioX are a huge part of her journey because they believed in her and gave her the opportunity to find her journalism style and offered guidance along the way. RadioRadioX is a 100% grassroots effort and 100% independent outlet with worldwide reach. She interviews unsigned and national acts and photographs them as well. She loves to shine a light on everyone’s creativity in the music industry and it is her primary goal to show how there are many parts to the entire music scene. (www.radioradiox.com)
Her journey continued to grow when she recently started another outlet for her journalism with www.thisdayinmetal.com with her first video interview of Andrea Ferro of Lacuna Coil.
She recently wanted to combine all her skills and help align musicians to venues and help them get the proper booking for what their bands expectations are. That is when the universe connected her with Massive Media MS and the rest of the story is to be written.
rACHaEL@MASSIVEMEDIAMS.COM
Tom Hocker
Booking | Management
Tom calls Knoxville, Tennessee home but has been a traveler for most of his life. He has been obsessed with music for his entire adult life. Nu-metal got him hooked on the heavier side of music. Bands like Linkin Park, System of a Down and Korn were a gateway for him into metal. Now a host of The Morning Insanity podcast he is excited about venturing into the other side of tge music industry. His goal is to help bands achieve greatness.
Patricia Aka Duben - Booking
Patricia aka Duben Music Engineer with a strong background in music production, recording, and mixing. Graduated in NYC and gained extensive experience in both NYC and LA. Proficient in using industry-standard software and hardware to deliver high-quality audio. Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with artists and producers to bring their vision to life.
Dustin Pedersen
Actor • Media Visionary • Host of Sound Injection
Dustin Pedersen is a dynamic force in the entertainment world, best known as the creator and chilling embodiment of Scoops the Clown, an original character that’s become a cult favorite in indie horror. With a stronghold on monster and villain roles, Dustin’s 5 time award winning, screen presence is dark, powerful, and unforgettable.
Off-screen, he is the founder and president of Hellfire Entertainment Media Group, and a true architect of underground culture. Dustin also serves as Manager of Productions and Podcaster at Massive Media MS, Booking Manager for Eden on Fire, and Co-Owner/Designer/Producer at 434 Media Group.
He is the mastermind and lead host behind Sound Injection, a podcast operated by 434 Media that shines a spotlight on indie, underground, and national rock and metal acts. Alongside co-hosts Crimson Beard, MegaMonzter, Kalyn The Rock Queen, and MoshMeloh, Dustin brings raw interviews, real talk, and unfiltered passion to the rock and metal scene.
He’s also a seasoned tour host and live personality, having worked with or shared the stage with acts like Saliva, A Killer's Confession, Abstrakt, Raven Black, Seasons, Mr. Gates, and Modern Mimes.
Originally from Del City, Oklahoma and now based in Port Royal, South Carolina, Dustin Pedersen lives and breathes creative chaos. Whether he’s on screen, on stage, or behind the mic—Dustin doesn’t follow trends. He makes them.
JAGZ@MASSIVEMEDIAMS.COM
Corbin Andera
Booking | Managment
Born in Bartow, Florida, raised in Brook Park, Ohio then moved to Slidell Louisiana in 2005 a month before Katrina. Music has always been a huge part of my life from being in choir in elementary school to performing in my bedroom singing while my mom recorded me on one of them old school camcorders. I never could grasp guitar but I always knew I was a vocalist. Started Corbin Andera Productions in 2020 with my first big show Go For The Gold St.Judes Children's Cancer benefit inspired by the final interview with Mitch Lucker before he passed away now Go For The Gold is a annual event I put on every December with all proceeds going to the children of St.Judes as a Christmas present from the metal scene of the Gulf Coast. February 20th 2021 was when I was patched in to the Gulf Coast Metal Alliance which was one of the best decisions I have ever made with big thanks to my Metal sister Makayla for telling me about the gcma and what they were all about. I am known in the scene as the go to guy for setting up cancer shows to help families as I have done leukemia shows, brain cancer shows, testicular cancer show and several St.Jude shows. Between all my cancer shows and regular shows I have worked with 30+ different bands from multiple different states. I am also the booking manager for the band Zero Heard. I am also a scare actor during the Halloween season at The Mortuary Haunted House in New Orleans. Horror and music are my life and I couldn't be happier to be involved in both
CORBIN@MASSIVEMEDIAMS.COM
Jay Burnett
Booking | Managment
Jay Burnett was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where his early love for music was sparked by his first cherished toy, a jukebox. This pivotal moment led him to pursue a career in music, starting with his education at the Art Institute of Houston, where he studied Audio and Video production. Following art school, Jay furthered his education and obtained a bachelor's degree in Business with a minor in International Business.
A seasoned traveler, Jay has explored 42 states across the United States.A many countries abroad. After completing his education, he worked extensively in the bar and music venue industry, gaining experience at notable venues such as The Abyss, Lonestar Amphitheater, and The Woodlands Pavilion.
At the age of 30, Jay took a major step in his career by opening his own music venue in Needville, Texas. There, he successfully booked a variety of local and national bands, including Clint Black and Kevin Fowler, along with numerous Texas country and rock 'n' roll acts, establishing a thriving scene over more than a decade.
Jay has lived in several Texas cities, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and Wichita Falls. Influenced by his Louisiana roots, he developed a deep appreciation for Louisiana music, particularly enjoying the vibrant New Orleans music scene. He also has a passion for the early
'90s metal scene, with bands such as Acid Bath, Crowbar, and Soilent Green leaving a lasting impression.
In his personal life, Jay enjoys collecting vinyl records and band merchandise, as well as boxing memorabilia. An avid fisherman, he spends much of his leisure time fishing for sharks in the Gulf of Mexico. His other interests include traveling, attending live music events, designing graphic arts, Jay is aso an amature photographer and has had photographs published He also loves writing,and reading his favorite authors like Ann Rice, Hunter S Thimpson, and Friedrich Nietzsche.
Currently, Jay is engaged in projects for local bands, focusing on promotion through flyers, graphic arts, and social media posts, continuing to make a significant impact in the music community.