What we do

Brent James is the founder of Haptic Management, a boutique music management company based in Cincinnati that champions artist development with a focus on authenticity, creative vision, and long-term career growth. With a deep understanding of both the stage and the studio, Brent brings a rare dual perspective to artist management—one built from years of experience as a performer and a signed songwriter.

A BMG-published writer and seasoned country rock artist, Brent knows firsthand what it takes to build a career in today’s music industry. His leadership at Haptic Management is grounded in that lived experience. He brings a hands-on, strategic approach to guiding artists, rooted in passion, professionalism, and an unwavering belief in the power of great songs.

Brent currently manages Naomi Carman, a rising country singer whose sound blends vintage influences like Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline with a bold modern edge. Under Haptic’s guidance, Naomi is carving out her own space in the country music landscape and stepping confidently into her solo career.

Through Haptic Management, Brent James is helping shape the next generation of country talent—one artist, one story, and one song at a time.