Ed Machuca

Edgar “Edd Grand” Machuca has been named to a specially created position of Senior Vice President of A&R for both Capitol Records, the flagship label of Capitol Music Group (CMG), and Virgin Music Label & Artist Services. It was announced today by CMG Chairman/CEO Jeff Vaughn and Virgin President Jacqueline Saturn, to whom Machuca will jointly report. In his new joint position, Machuca will draw upon his broad experience as an A&R and creative executive to sign and develop artists for both Capitol and Virgin, as well as oversee recording projects for their new, established and partnered artists. Machuca is based in the CMG’s Hollywood headquarters within the iconic Capitol Tower.

Machuca comes to Capitol from his position as VP at both Warner Records and independent Warner affiliate Artist Partner Group (APG). He began his career at Atlantic Records in 2015, and held concurrent A&R positions at Atlantic and APG when those two labels were affiliated.

Vaughn said, “Edd has an intuitive feel for identifying game-changing artists, songs, and entrepreneurs. His ability to build trust and speak the same language with creatives sets him apart as an A&R executive. In Ed’s unique joint role at Capitol and Virgin, he will be empowered to do what he does best: impact global culture through music.”

Saturn added, “Edd’s skills as a creative executive, combined with his energy and passion for music, completely align with our plans for Virgin Music’s continued growth and evolution. From my first meeting with him, I knew we would be working together, and I’m thrilled that he’s now a member of our Virgin team.”

Machuca said, “I want to thank Jeff Vaughn, Michelle Jubelirer and Jacqueline Saturn for giving me this unique opportunity to help shape the future of Capitol Records, arguably the most iconic label in music, and Virgin, which is completely reimagining how independent labels and artists can successfully work with a major. I look forward to working with both teams for many years to come.”