In this episode of Music Matters, host Darrell Craig Harris sits down with Sacha Mattey, Head of Business Partnerships at Darkroom Records, the powerhouse label behind global superstar Billie Eilish. Tune in for an inside look at the business of modern music, strategic artist partnerships, and the inner workings of one of today's most influential record labels.

About Sacha

Sacha Mattey is the Lead of Business Partnerships at Darkroom Records, where he drives the company's strategic growth across finance, operations, and dealmaking. Overseeing internal and external financial transparency, Mattey plays a central role in building the infrastructure behind one of music's most influential independent labels.

At Darkroom, Mattey has led and supported high-impact initiatives across the roster, including securing brand partnerships for Waylon Wyatt with leading lifestyle brands such as Wrangler and Ariat-spanning major activations at Stagecoach and custom Wrangler outfitting for Zach Bryan's Hyde Park show in London. He also played a key role in structuring John Summit's Experts Only partnership with Darkroom, leading deal conversations alongside label manager Toby Andrews, building financial forecasts, and establishing the internal infrastructure and team to successfully onboard and scale the venture.

Website www.DarkRoomRecords.com 

About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Sports Illustrated photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, and more. Each week, Darrell interviews renowned artists, musicians, music journalists, and insiders from the music industry. Currently, over 1,000,000 global downloads in 40 countries.

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