Matthew Graham
Matthew Graham (also known as Matt Graham) is an American music manager and entertainment executive. He is a co-founder and managing partner of Range Media Partners, where he serves as Head of Music. Prior to co-founding Range in 2020, he was the founder and president of the music management company BRND MGMT.
Early life and education
Graham attended Emory University, where he studied history.[1] While in college, he became interested in the music industry through early promotional work and connections within the business.[1]
Career
Early career
After graduating from Emory University, Graham worked at The FADER in New York City.[1] He later worked with music manager Scooter Braun and was involved in the early development of SB Projects, where he managed artists including Cody Simpson.[1]
BRND MGMT
Graham later founded BRND MGMT, a Los Angeles–based music management company, where he served as president.[1] The company’s client roster included artists such as Corey Harper, Nicky Romero, The Score, Jasmine Thompson, XYLO, and Zolita.[1] He also co-managed the country group Midland alongside Sandbox Entertainment.[1]
Range Media Partners
In 2020, Graham co-founded Range Media Partners, a management and media company, and became head of its music division.[2][3]
Range Media Partners was founded in September 2020 and operates across music, film, television, and branding.[3] Graham’s team and roster from BRND MGMT transitioned into Range as part of the company’s launch.[2]
The company later expanded its music operations through a distribution partnership with Capitol Music Group and Virgin Music & Artist Label Services, forming the label platform Range Music.[4]
In 2023, Range launched a music publishing division led by Casey Robison.[5]
In 2024, the company expanded its presence in Nashville and signed country artist Tanya Tucker.[6]
Business activities
Graham’s work has focused on artist management, brand partnerships, and the integration of music with film, television, and media projects. His role at Range Media Partners includes overseeing the company’s music strategy and artist roster.[2]
Legal matters
In September 2024, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) filed a lawsuit against Range Media Partners alleging, among other claims, misuse of confidential information and operating as an unlicensed talent agency.[7] The claims were made in a legal complaint and had not been adjudicated at the time of filing.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Nicholson, Jessica (April 11, 2019). "BRND MGMT's Matt Graham Talks Success With Midland's Traditional Country Sound". MusicRow.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Nicholson, Jessica (September 10, 2020). "Matt Graham Helps Launch Range Media Partners' Music Division". MusicRow.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Range Media Partners Adds Three Executives To Music Team". Pollstar. May 6, 2021.
- ↑ "Range Media Partners inks global distribution deal with Capitol Music Group and Virgin Music for new label". Music Business Worldwide. July 29, 2021.
- ↑ "Range Media Partners forms music publishing division led by Casey Robison". Music Business Worldwide. September 12, 2023.
- ↑ Anderson, Liza (March 1, 2024). "Range Media Partners Signs Tanya Tucker & Opens Nashville Office". MusicRow.
- ↑ "CAA lawsuit against Range Media Partners" (PDF). California state court filing. September 30, 2024.
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