Music Industry Execs Articles

Interview with Katie Vinten, Vice President of A&R at Warner/Chappell Music, a rising publishing exec who works with the company’s hit pop songwriters.

John Josephson, SESAC CEO, About The PRO’s Acquisition of The Harry Fox Agency, which enables SESAC to collect performance & mechanical royalties.

Interview with Ben Maddahi of APG Music (pictured far right, with CEO Mike Caren and DJ Frank E), which has become a top, independent music publishing company.

Tom Luteran (pict. far right, with Josh Turner & Dallas Davidson) discusses his excellent career, working with Jamey Johnson, Thomas Rhett, Rhett Akins and others.

NMPA President David Israelite (pictured left with Steven Tyler) discusses updates with music streaming issues and the Songwriter Equity Act.

Thomas Scherer, a top creative exec for BMG Chrysalis (pictured left), explains how BMG has become one of the world’s largest music publishing companies.

Craig Wiseman talks about his company Big Loud Shirt, which publishes many country hits and represents Florida Georgia Line.

Veteran exec Alan Melina remains one of the most successful, independent managers & publishers.

John Ehmann (pict. left) talks about discovering & signing Lana Del Rey, Aloe Blacc, and working with Carly Rae Jepsen and other artists at Interscope Records.

Top exec David Israelite explains why streaming companies Spotify and Pandora are underpaying songwriters, and what can be done.

Trevor Gale, Head of Writer/Relations for SESAC, talks about the solid growth of this PRO during the past two decades.

James Leach, VP and Head of West Coast Operations for SESAC, talks about his career, SESAC’s showcases, conferences and workshops.

Josh Rabinowitz, Head of Music for top ad agency Grey, discusses the world of commercial music, and how writers can place their songs.

Music attorney Passman discusses the state of the music industry, and offers advice for artists and songwriters.

Pete Ganbarg, Head of A&R at Atlantic Records, works with label artists Halestorm, Icona Pop, Christina Perri, Twenty One Pilots

Martin Kierszenbaum is a top A&R exec who has worked with Lady Gaga, LMFAO, Far East Movement, Sting, Feist and Keane.

Interview with prominent music attorney & author Donald Passman, about the latest issues and trends in the music business

Okrent, Sr. Director at ASCAP’s Los Angeles office, discusses the programs and showcases she supervises.

Steinberg is know for writing many hit songs, but he also takes pride in managing his publishing catalog.

Scott Hendricks is one of the top music execs and record producers in Nashville. He has produced 50 #1 hit singles with many country stars.