World’s Greatest Managers

‘Good artist management is saying no to most things – and yes to the right things.’

Here, Rob Swerdlow explains the evolution of Starwood over the past three decades – and where the company plans to go with its multi-award-winning roster in 2021 and beyond…

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‘Artists need to pay attention to their legacy and be very specific about it.’

"Lawyer-manager" John Branca on fighting for artists' rights, and the Michael Jackson story

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‘I figured out a really long time ago that I work for the artist, they don’t work for me.’

Tame Impala manager Jodie Regan on dealing with the challenges of 2020, how she met Kevin Parker and the secret to a lasting relationship with a megastar client

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‘Music is becoming more influential than ever right now.’

Wiz Khalifa manager Will Dzombak discusses livestreaming beyond Covid, his management principles, and where he sees the music industry heading in future

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‘People were staring at me and Post. It wasn’t what they expected.’

Dre London explains how he and Post Malone launched one of the year's biggest alcohol brands (and lots more besides) during a pandemic

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‘With music, you can’t be afraid to take risks.’

They’re two of the most successful British music execs in history – and they don’t do interviews...

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‘I’ve always been a person who’s comfortable with being uncomfortable.’

South Coast Music Group founder Arnold Taylor on DaBaby – and making it in the music business

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‘I remember being really angry that I hadn’t done more with my life or followed my passion.’ (Then she did.)

Friends At Work founder, Ty Stiklorius, on her career, the flaws of the music business – and how to treat your team properly

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Brandon Creed: ‘Real artists are breaking very big, very fast… because there’s a thirst for superstars.’

Brandon Creed on modern management and building the careers of megastars like Bruno Mars and Lizzo

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‘Dance Monkey is getting the reaction – but there’s so much more in the tank…’

The managers of Tones & I talk business – and their client's crazy global rise

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‘The word manager is misleading. People think we’re somehow the boss of the artist. It’s the opposite; they’re the boss.’

Ex-Nirvana manager, now running Gold Village Entertainment, Danny Goldberg discusses his past, and his present

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World’s Greatest Managers

‘Good artist management is saying no to most things – and yes to the right things.’

‘Artists need to pay attention to their legacy and be very specific about it.’

‘I figured out a really long time ago that I work for the artist, they don’t work for me.’

‘Music is becoming more influential than ever right now.’

‘People were staring at me and Post. It wasn’t what they expected.’

‘With music, you can’t be afraid to take risks.’

‘I’ve always been a person who’s comfortable with being uncomfortable.’

‘I remember being really angry that I hadn’t done more with my life or followed my passion.’ (Then she did.)

Brandon Creed: ‘Real artists are breaking very big, very fast… because there’s a thirst for superstars.’

‘Dance Monkey is getting the reaction – but there’s so much more in the tank…’

‘The word manager is misleading. People think we’re somehow the boss of the artist. It’s the opposite; they’re the boss.’

‘We had one laptop and two Blackberries, and we built this company off that.’

‘This is the most exciting time the music business has ever known.’

‘Music is fundamentally important to people. It’s not disposable – nor are the artists who create it.’

Behind Billie Eilish: Meet the managers guiding the artist’s global success