A GRAND OPENING AT THE TOWER
Edgar (Edd Grand) Machuca has been named to the specially created position of Senior Vice President of A&R for both Capitol Records and Virgin Music Label & Artist Services.
He will sign and develop artists for Capitol and Virgin as well as oversee recording projects. Based in the Tower, he will report to Capitol Music Group Chairman & CEO Jeff Vaughn and Virgin President Jacqueline Saturn.
“Edd has an intuitive feel for identifying game-changing artists, songs and entrepreneurs,” Vaughn said. “His ability to build trust and speak the same language with creatives sets him apart as an A&R executive. In Edd’s unique joint role at Capitol and Virgin, he will be empowered to do what he does best: impact global culture through music.”
Machuca was previously Vice President at Warner Records and independent Warner affiliate Artist Partner Group. He has been integral to hit records such as Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J. Balvin’s “I Like It,” G-Eazy’s “No Limit,” G-Eazy & Halsey’s “Him & I” and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer” and “Savage Remix” f/Beyonce.
VMAs BEAMING BACK
TO THE BIG APPLE Getting back to where they once belonged (4/24a)
THE COUNT: ALL THE DESERT'S A STAGE
Jon Wayne is rolling over in his grave. (4/24a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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A CHORUS OF PRAISE: IVORS 2024 NOMS
