3Q

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Jordan:

Jordan Glickson is Vevo’s VP of Music & Talent. Jordan oversees the programming strategy and Vevo’s relationships with artists, labels, and managers across the United States, Canada, Latin America and Australia. In this role, Jordan and his team select artists for Vevo core programs such as DSCVR and LIFT, as well as other Vevo original content opportunities. They also work with Vevo’s partners to maximize exposure and revenue for artists’ videos and original content, both on and off YouTube. Jordan joined Vevo in 2011 after time at Interscope Records, Atlantic Records, and Epic Records.

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Candace:

Candace Stewart is an industry veteran with over 30 years experience in Recording Studio management. She has managed such facilities as Take One Recording, Red Zone, Soundcastle Studios, and Firehouse Studios.

Prior to coming onboard at EastWest Studios in Hollywood, Candace managed Cello Studios which was located in the same building, and was converted into EastWest Studios by design superstar Philippe STARCK.

She has worked with artists in all genres of music from The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Foo Fighters, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell, and Snoop Dogg to film composers, Jerry Goldsmith and Paul Williams.

In her tenure as a manager she has seen many technological changes in the industry but her commitment remains the same: to facilitate artists and all those who create music in any way possible.

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Nick:

Nick Gordon is a senior music executive, brand strategist and public speaker with over 20 years of diverse experience working at the intersection of media distribution, retail, and social commerce, developing influential B2B and consumer brands and leading multimillion dollar, global companies through rapid growth and radical change. As an innovation-focused operating executive, Nick has served in executive roles at Symphonic, The Orchard, and Caroline Distribution and has guided his firms through challenging marketplaces by using advanced technology, optimally targeted brand strategy, and engaging user experiences to create inventive and scalable approaches to connecting rights holders with customers.

Currently, Nick is Chief Partnership Officer of music distributor and label services company Symphonic Distribution.

Prior to Symphonic, Nick was Vice President, Client Services at The Orchard, a $2billion market leader in the music distribution industry. He joined the company in the early stages of a critical turnaround as its 28th employee. Over his 8-year tenure, he served on the executive management team that grew the firm from $5 million in revenue to an acquisition by Sony. Nick served as general manager of multiple business units and served as a key operator during the acquisitions of TVT Records, IRIS Distribution, and their sector-defining, $65 million merger with IODA and Sony Music, which created the single largest music distributor in history. He also guided record label clients through seismic marketplace changes and helmed the build and launch of The Orchard Workstation, a first-of-its-kind digital asset distribution platform now ubiquitous in the music and film world.

Earlier in his career, Nick spent five years as Distributed Labels Manager at EMI-owned Caroline Distribution (now Virgin), working with labels including Astralwerks, Blue Note, Warp, Def Jux, Arts & Crafts, Stones Throw and Ultra. He was also the founder of early direct-to-fan commerce engine Artist Workshop, ultimately sold

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Liz:

Liz Eason built the Label Services team at Vydia, overseeing DSP communications, project management, and educational programming for artist & label clients. Eason possesses a unique mixture of music and tech industry expertise with a comprehensive background in performance, sync licensing, artist marketing, and management. Leading marketing strategy for artist projects across all genres of music, Eason has worked with industry players such as French Montana, Russ, Joeboy, Moon Taxi, and lovelytheband. Eason has previously spoken on panels at SXSW and A2IM Indie Week. Other things to note - She is currently getting her MBA at Vanderbilt Owen and she manages rising pop artist, Haiden. Known for his 2022 viral hit "Sorry to Your Next Ex" Haiden has seen early support from DSPs with placement on New Music Friday, big on the internet, Pop Sauce, sad hour and press outlets such as Sweety High, Popdust, and Earmilk.

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Russ:

After establishing himself as one of the most respected tastemakers in London’s live music scene at VICE and then as an artist manager representing acts including Peace and Superfood, Russ helped launch DICE. As a founding employee at DICE in 2014, he led the music team before becoming Managing Director in 2018, signing major venue deals with UK institutions, Troxy, Scala and The Underworld. Russ was then promoted to Chief Revenue Officer in 2019 and within the space of a year, Russ oversaw DICE's global expansion and led the growth of DICE's revenue streams, all while securing major international partnerships, including Primavera Sound. Most recently, Russ was promoted to President in 2021 and relocated to New York to set up DICE's second HQ. Since arriving, Russ has signed some of the best independent venues and promoters deals across the U.S., including Avant Gardner, Elsewhere, Teksupport, and Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals.

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Michael:

Michael Kauffman is the Executive Director of the Clio Music and Clio Cannabis programs at The Clio Awards, the premier awards competition for the creative business. Clio Music honors creativity in advertising and marketing for artist promotion and brand collaborations, as well as the use of music in ads, trailers, and film & video. Clio Cannabis celebrates the creative work and creators at the forefront of cannabis marketing and communications.
Prior to his current role, Kauffman held senior marketing and corporate communications roles at YouTube, Google, and RightsFlow, a licensing and rights-management start-up acquired by Google. He also held executive roles with Universal Music Group’s Verve and BMG’s Windham Hill record labels.
ABOUT CLIO
Clio is the premier international awards competition for the creative business. Founded in 1959 to celebrate creative excellence in advertising, Clio today honors the work and talent at the forefront of the industry in a variety of specialized fields, including: sports, fashion, music, entertainment, cannabis and health. As a leading authority on the diverse and ever-changing creative landscape, Clio celebrates creativity 365-days-a-year via its global ad database Ads of The World and its content platform Muse by Clio.
ABOUT CLIO MUSIC
Built on Clio’s enduring reputation for recognizing the most creative and culturally relevant marketing and communications, Clio Music celebrates the visceral power of music to connect consumers with artists and brands around the world. The program was introduced in 2014 to award the creative contributions of the marketers and communicators that propel the industry forward, inspire a competitive marketplace of ideas, and foster meaningful connections within the creative community.

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q.

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q.

3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Drew:

Drew de Leon is the Co-Founder and Chief Community Officer (CCO) for a global music and tech community called The Digilogue. He's also a partner and President of an indie music distribution company called MPR Global recently known for breaking the artist Muni Long who won a Grammy for "Best R&B Performance". 

He's formally the Head of Digital Marketing at Alamo Records and the Director of Digital at Def Jam. With over 13 years of experience in the music industry, he's lead digital for artists such as Rod Wave, Lil Durk, Nas, Teyana Taylor, Pusha T, Danileigh, and Alessia Cara. 

In 2010, Drew started the music agency Blank Label, where he developed artists through digital marketing and brand partnerships. Starting in 2016, he co-founded the global music and tech community, The Digilogue, with a belief of paying it forward for indie artists and rising music professionals. The Digilogue programs music educational conversations, career resources, and artist discovery content. 

Outside of music, Drew is also a basketball and soccer enthusiast. He loves Liverpool FC and The Knicks. He also actively embraces his Filipino heritage and enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.

IG - @drewcurator

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q.

3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Nigil:

drink sum wtr was founded in early 2022 by Nigil Mack, Sam Valenti IV, and Secretly Group co-founders Ben Swanson, Chris Swanson, Phil Waldorf and Darius Van Arman. Formerly VP of A&R at Republic Records, Nigil was integral in the discovery and development of major artists like Kid Cudi, Shelley (FKA DRAM), Angel Haze and more. As of late, he’s turned his Midas touch towards developing drink sum wtr, a label determined to serve as an artist-first support system in all aspects of their business, including streaming, vinyl, sync licensing, publishing, and more.