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

Ian Montone, manager of Vampire Weekend and many others at Monotone Inc. on the industry and his career
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‘Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever make a living out of music.’

Clarence Spalding on his career, his life – and managing the biggest country artists on earth
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‘My ambition? To build an empire…’

Dre London, founder of London Entertainment and Post Malone’s manager, on his huge ambitions in the music business
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‘As a manager, your headlights always need to be three miles down the road.’

Vector Management co-head Jack Rovner on a life in music
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’As a manager, if you want something for your client, you have to be really bullish.’

Vector Management’s Ken Levitan on his life and the industry today
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