- London-based musician and caroline co-founder Jasper Llewellyn has signed with Ground Control Touring for live music and touring representation across North and South America.
- Agents Josh Stern and Andrew Stocker will co-manage his live booking operations in both territories.
- Llewellyn maintains his management representation with Memorials of Distinction and his record label partnership with Rough Trade Records.
- The signing coincides with the release of his August 2026 debut solo single, "For the Teacher," and the rollout of his autumn 2026 solo tour dates.
Musician and visual artist Jasper Llewellyn has signed with Ground Control Touring for live music and touring representation in North and South America. Music agents Josh Stern and Andrew Stocker will oversee his live performances across both regions.
Llewellyn is best known as a co-founder, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist of the acclaimed London experimental eight-piece band caroline. After releasing their self-titled debut album in 2022, the group followed up with their celebrated second record, caroline 2, in May 2025 on Rough Trade Records.
The band has built a strong live following through sold-out tours across the United States, Europe, and the UK. In August 2026, Llewellyn launched his solo career by signing to Rough Trade Records and releasing his debut solo single, “For the Teacher”.
Alongside his new agency deal, he announced fall 2026 solo dates, including performances across the UK, a European tour supporting My New Band Believe, and a headline date at New York City’s Night Club 101.
The signing reflects Ground Control Touring’s continued momentum in expanding its roster with innovative artists across multiple genres. Similar recent additions include electronic artist Alice Glass, producer Ryan Hemsworth, and folk duo Sam and Louise Sullivan.
Llewellyn continues to work with Memorials of Distinction for management and Rough Trade Records for label representation.
Takeaways
By adding Jasper Llewellyn to its roster, Ground Control Touring reinforces its reputation as a leading agency for forward-thinking, left-of-center musical acts.
Llewellyn is not starting from scratch; as a central creative force in caroline, he already has a proven live track record and an established relationship with the agency’s team.
Keeping his core infrastructure intact, including long-term management at Memorials of Distinction and record label support from Rough Trade Records, gives his new solo project stability while Ground Control Touring scales his touring footprint across the Americas.
How quickly will Jasper Llewellyn transition from intimate club performances to larger festival stages across North and South America? What impact will Ground Control Touring’s specialized indie roster have on opening up cross-promotional tour packages for Llewellyn?
