Dave Matthew’s Jem

Jem‘s energy is contagious. The 28-year-old singer-songwriter is looking at a view of Hollywood from her hotel room. “You know what’s really weird? I’m practically in the same room I was put in a year ago when I wrote (the song) ‘Flying High,’ she says.
A year has made all the difference for the Welsh songstress. Now signed to Dave Matthews‘ ATO Records, her debut album, “Finally Woken,” is quickly becoming an indie smash. ATO was founded by Matthews, his longtime manager Coran Capshaw and associates Michael McDonald and Chris Tetzeli in late 1999, and scored success with one of their first signings, David Gray. The label, a joint-venture deal with RCA Records, has a six-person staff and a roster of eight artists including Ben Kweller, Patty Griffin, Gov’t Mule, North Mississippi Allstars, My Morning Jacket and Vusi Mahlasela.For Jem, it’s been a winding path. Even though she says she started playing piano as a child and always knew she would eventually be a singer, Jem first got her law degree, became a club and festival promoter, a DJ agent and then helped set up and run record label Marine Parade.
Jem, a.k.a. Jem Griffiths co-wrote “Nothing Fails,” which appeared on Madonna‘s album “American Life“. Based on an REUTERS/HOLLYWOOD REPORTER article.