PJ Loughran is an illustrator, songwriter, and storyteller whose creative life has moved fluidly between music and visual art for more than 30 years. A six-album independent artist, he has toured nationally and opened for Maroon 5, R.E.M., Taj Mahal, Martin Sexton, Todd Rundgren, and REO Speedwagon. His illustration career includes more than 3,000 published pieces for The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and Time, and his acclaimed book Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom earned multiple national honors—including recognition from the United Nations.

Alongside his artistic work, PJ has built an influential career as an entrepreneur and creative leader, including 3 successful business exits and serving as President and Head of Creative at Superfly, where he helped shape festivals such as Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, and Clusterfest. He now leads Boathouse Holdings and its portfolio of ventures—including EMÁJYN, Quartermaster, Funny Water, and Hellbent, a new beverage partnership with Seth Green and Matthew Senreich (Creators of Robot Chicken)—continuing his lifelong pursuit of crafting experiences and stories that connect people.