Sarah Lewitinn

Sarah Lewitinn, also known by her nickname Ultragrrrl, is a prominent figure in the music industry with a diverse career spanning multiple roles.12 Here are some key details about her:

Professional Background

Sarah Lewitinn is the owner of Stolen Transmission / FTW!, an independent record label she co-founded in 2005 with Rob Stevenson.13 Her career highlights include:

• Record Label Founder: She started Stolen Transmission as an imprint of Island Def Jam, which later became fully independent.1
• Music Industry Roles: Lewitinn has worked as a record producer, music critic, DJ, blogger, and music director.2
• Journalism: She began her career at Spin Magazine, where she worked as an assistant editor and had her own column called "Making out with Ultragrrrl".2
• A&R and Management: Lewitinn has been involved in artist management, including being the first manager for bands like stellastarr* and My Chemical Romance.2

Influence and Recognition

Lewitinn has been recognized for her influence in the music industry:

• In 2006, New York magazine named her one of the most "influential people in music".2
• She has been credited with championing and helping to break artists like My Chemical Romance and The Killers.2

Personal Background

• Born on February 3, 1980, in New York City to Egyptian-Jewish parents.2
• Raised and educated in Tenafly, New Jersey.2
• Graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in Advertising and Marketing in 2001.2

Recent Developments

As of 2021, Lewitinn began a romantic partnership with renowned chef Daniel Patterson. They married in August 2022 in Copenhagen and currently reside in Los Angeles, California.2

Sarah Lewitinn's career demonstrates her multifaceted involvement in the music industry, from journalism and artist management to record label ownership and music production.