The Syndicate

ME. // SYN PRODUCT MGMT, DIGITAL, & RADIO

Congratulations to Syndicate client ME. on the release of their debut single, “Special.” Formed by former founding members of Taking Back Sunday Mark O’Connell and Eddie Reyes, ME. came together alongside Mike Jansen and Neal Amiruddin. The project marks a new chapter built on reflection, reinvention, and creative freedom.

On “Special,” the band confronts the emotional aftermath of toxic relationships, accountability, and the tension between loss and self-awareness. The single serves as the first look at their debut album, ALL GOOD THINGS, set to release 7/24.

Syn Team: Rob Gross, Alina Akhmadullina, Megan Lane, Asad Whitehead, Ariel Lubman, Katelynn Donohue, Stevie Heckert, Jordan Howard

HBO HACKS // SYN EXPERIENTIAL

Diva’s don’t litter. Ahead of the season 5 premiere, The Syn and Deborah Vance’s Little Debbies fan club launched an official in-world highway takeover campaign honoring Deborah’s legacy on the road between Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

Through April 2027, part of I-15 will be known as the Deborah Vance Highway, cleaning up the streets between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. By contributing to the care and upkeep of a stretch of San Bernardino’s roadway, future generations will be reminded of exactly which diva paved the way.

The Syn led concept through ex*****on, including design, highway adoption, content shoot, and publicity – with the stunt featuring coverage by , , .losangeles, and more.

Syn Production Team: Amy Rasmussen, Max Falvey, Ella Featherstone, Molly Brooks, Lindsey McLemore, Sarah Whitty, Julia Rose

Syn PR Team: Jeff Kilgour, Brendan Bourke, Shane Greenberg

HBO HACKS // SYN EXPERIENTIAL 

PRESENTS: DIVA LAS VEGAS. For the final season of the iconic series, we turned premiere night into a fully immersive fan experience.

Held at the El Rey, we brought Sin City to the City of Angels: complete with Vegas showgirls, a magician, casino tables, cocktails, casino gift shop, and wedding chapel with faux ceremonies officiated by . The Syn conceptualized & produced the full activation.

Fans stepped straight into the world of the show’s five seasons, culminating in an early screening of episodes 1 & 2 and an introduction from Emmy-winning creators and stars Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, and Hannah Einbinder. 🎰⭐♠️

Syn Production Team: Amy Rasmussen, Max Falvey, Ella Featherstone, Lindsey McLemore, Molly Brooks, Sarah Whitty, Jaymie Lunt, Julia Rose 
Syn PR Team: Jeff Kilgour, Brendan Bourke, Shane Greenberg

KARNIVOOL // SYN PR

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The May 2026 issue features a six-page interview with Karnivool drummer Steve Judd, diving into the precision, power, and push-pull that defines the band’s sound.

“A sound that is tight, dynamic, and always shifting between control and chaos… Karnivool is at full scale again, and Judd is right where he’s always been, driving the music forward while leaving just enough space for it to breathe.”

SYN TEAM: Jeff Kilgour

APRIL 2026 // SYN PRESS ROUNDUP

Scroll through to see some of our client’s latest features from April— including placements in Pitchfork, The Fast Company, SPIN, and more.

KEVIN JAMES GRAHAM // SYN PRODUCT MGMT

Congratulations to our PM client on the release of his debut album, ‘Moonrise’, out now. The Waltham, MA singer and multi-instrumentalist has been turning heads from Fenway Park to , where he left his mark on Season 26 with a powerhouse blind audition.

‘Moonrise’ finds Kevin returning to his roots of “Southern Soul and Bluesy Rock,” channeling everything that came after The Voice into an impressive debut.

Syn Product Management Team: Rob Gross & Alina Akhmadullina

MARCH 2026 // SYN PRESS ROUNDUP

This month ended with major wins for The Syn’s PR clients. Scroll through to see some of our client’s latest features, including placements in The New York Times, Brooklyn Vegan, VICE, and more.

HBO’S THE COMEBACK // SYN EVENT PRODUCTION

Hello, hello, hello! To celebrate the final season of HBO’s cult classic The Comeback, The Syn produced a themed drag brunch honoring Valerie Cherish’s 20+ year legacy.

From ideation to ex*****on, we took over Rain on 4th in Austin for a high-energy afternoon. The event featured specialty cocktails, a “Well, I got it!” photo booth, the Seeing Red wig salon– and of course, standout performances by queens # # , , , and .

Valerie Cherish herself even joined the celebration, surprising fans to intro the drag show.

Season 3 of The Comeback is now streaming on HBO ★

Syn Production Team: Amy Rasmussen, Max Falvey, Lindsey McLemore, Julia Rose
Syn Design Team: Molly Brooks, Sarah Whitty

SYNXSW 2026 🌟

That’s a wrap on our favorite time of year. See you next year, Austin!