Robert Schwartzman is a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist/composer, best known as the frontman for the Los Angeles alternative band Rooney. He started the band during his high school years, and spent 12 years touring and performing to a global fan base. He has written multiple top charting songs both in the US and internationally, including Blueside, I'm Shakin, Pop Stars, When did Your Heart Go Missing, I Should've Been After You, and Are You Afraid.
In 2008, he was commissioned by Marvel to write the theme song for the hit animated TV series, Iron Man. In addition, he has licensed music to many films and TV shows, including Easy A, Chasing Liberty, Bad Teacher, Nancy Drew, Fox's Neighbors From Hell, Gossip Girl, The OC, Cougar Town, American Idol, The Hills, and Pretty Little Liars. Raised in a family of filmmakers, and grandson of composer Carmine Coppola, it was only a matter of time before Robert would transition into scoring films. He completed the score for his cousin Gia Coppola's film, Palo Alto, starring James Franco and Emma Roberts.
In 2010, Robert founded the independent record label California Dreamin' Records, which has released music by critically acclaimed acts such as Rooney, Lots of Love, JR, and Miles Fisher. Robert founded the social media tech company, 22, to help artists and fans establish a more personal connection. The app is available on the app store and allows artists and fans to communicate through short audio messages. In fall 2013 he released an EP entitled Pleasure District, for his music project Starsystem.
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