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HITS LIST GETS LIT UP
Whoa, this year's going too fast. (11/19a)
ON THE COVER: WICKED
They're not in Kansas anymore. (11/19a)
GRAMMY CHEW: RUMINATING ON THE BIG 4 NOMS
80% is a lot better than usual. (11/15a)
NEAR TRUTHS: REALIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION
Underscoring the year's biggest stories (11/19a)
NEAR TRUTHS: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Nervous time in the music biz and beyond. (11/16a)
NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
THE B-SIDE
CALLING ALL AGENTS: KEVIN SHIVERS (WME)
10/28/24

Shivers co-runs WME’s hip-hop division and runs A&R globally. A partner, he represents artists including Tyler, the Creator, Kali Uchis, Snoop Dogg, Lil Baby, Kid Cudi, Summer Walker and Kevin Abstract.

You can go back in time and see any concert. Who would you see and when?

Marvin Gaye, Sexual Healing Tour, 1983.

Name a music figure you admire.

Maverick Carter. What he’s accomplished is beyond impressive, and he always finds the time to help guide others.

CALLING ALL AGENTS: TOM SCHROEDER (WASSERMAN MUSIC)
10/28/24

London-based Schroeder represents some of the biggest names in EDM and dance-driven pop, including Disclosure, FKA twigs, Fred again.., Nia Archives, RAYE, Skrillex, Swedish House Mafia and Zedd. Prior to linking with Wasserman in 2022, Schroeder helmed the Coda Agency, which he founded nearly two decades prior.

You can go back in time and see any concert. Who would you see and when?

Bob Marley at the One Love Peace Concert in Jamaica, 1978.

How do you relax away from the job?

I book more shows.

CALLING ALL AGENTS: KEITH SARKISIAN (WME)
10/28/24

Sarkisian, who joined WME in 1992, counts Shakira, Adam Sandler, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Eddie Murphy, Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake, Van Halen and Luis Miguel among his clients.

You can go back in time and see any concert. Who would you see and when?

The Clash or The Jam, 1982. Two bands I love at their peak.