Symphonic Distribution has appointed Ed Poston as its new Head of A&R.
Based mostly in New York Metropolis, Poston will report back to the corporate’s Chief Artistic Officer, Randall Foster, and collaborate carefully with SVP of Gross sales Operations, Tim Bruno.
Poston’s position will concentrate on increasing Symphonic’s artist relationships and supporting the corporate’s international progress. He brings greater than 15 years of expertise in artist improvement and A&R management, having held key positions at Harmony Music Publishing, Glassnote Data, BMI, and most just lately, Grammy-winning music firm Artistic Titans.
Poston is credited with early assist and signings of high-profile artists similar to Ed Sheeran, Avicii, and Cashmere Cat, and has labored with acclaimed songwriters together with Caroline Ailin, identified for hits with Dua Lipa and Selena Gomez.
Throughout his time at Glassnote Data, Poston led A&R for Aurora’s album All My Demons Greeting Me as a Pal, that includes the only Runaway, which has been streamed over 1 billion occasions up to now. He additionally co-signed Grammy and Ivor Novello-winning writers Alex Metric and Justin Parker.
Poston’s appointment comes as Symphonic continues to spend money on its international A&R technique. Earlier this yr, the corporate expanded its European A&R Consumer improvement staff with 5 new hires, additional strengthening its worldwide presence and artist providers.
“I do know that Ed shall be a beneficial contributor to our mission as we broaden into new international markets and double down on those the place we have already got presence.”
Randall Foster, Symphonic Distribution
Discussing Poston’s hiring, Randall Foster mentioned: “I do know that Ed shall be a beneficial contributor to our mission as we broaden into new international markets and double down on those the place we have already got presence.
“His observe file of signing phenomenal artists and songwriters speaks for itself, and his management will be certain that Symphonic is well-positioned to proceed rising quickly whereas supporting our artists on the highest degree.”
Poston added: “Becoming a member of Symphonic was a direct sure. I’ve lengthy admired the staff and their dedication to artist empowerment, and it’s clear that we have now limitless progress potential collectively. I’m trying ahead to the journey forward.”
Based in 2006 by music producer Jorge Brea, Florida-headquartered Symphonic Distribution provides a complete platform for international distribution, content material administration, royalty assortment, and label providers tailor-made to impartial artists and labels.
Artists related to Symphonic embody Imogen Heap, Tokischa, Doechii, Surf Mesa, DJ Muggs (Cypress Hill), Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, El Alfa, Juan Luis Guerra, Onyx, Pi’erre Bourne, Nick Murphy/Chet Faker, Rob Garza (Thievery Company), CloZee, Freddie Gibbs, and lots of extra.
Lately, Symphonic has been scaling its worldwide footprint with key hires, together with Patra Sinner as Common Counsel and Guji Lorenzana to steer operations in Asia.Music Enterprise Worldwide
