Bryan Calhoun
HEAD OF DIGITAL STRATEGY
Bryan has over 25 years of experience at the nexus of technology, music, and business. As a member of the Industry Relations team at music streaming giant Pandora Media, he helps artists, labels, and managers maximize their opportunities on the platform. Always the artist advocate, he created the Music Business Toolbox (MBT), a book and set of tools, to empower musicians with actionable advice on navigating the complexities of the music industry. The MBT is the required text in music business courses at several universities, including Kennesaw State University's Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program where Bryan is also an Executive in Residence.
He provides a digital strategy to management powerhouse Maverick/Blueprint Group for their superstar clients G-Eazy, The Roots, Jill Scott and Trippie Redd. Additionally, he works with Lil Wayne & Young Money Records, T.I.G. Records, and Brandy. Past clients include Kanye West, T.I., Nicki Minaj, Drake, and more. He’s worked with labels Relativity/Sony, RED, and Warlock and ran industry relations for SoundExchange which collects and distributes digital radio streaming royalties to artists and labels. He is a frequent speaker at universities, music industry conferences and is a voting member of the Recording Academy.