Matt Medved

In May 2015, Medved launched Billboard Dance, Billboard's dance and electronic music channel.[4][5] While growing Billboard's dance music audience more than eightfold, he played a key role in breaking future headliners like Kygo and Marshmello.[10][11]

In September 2017, Medved co-hosted the inaugural Electronic Music Awards in Los Angeles.[12][13]

In March 2018, Medved launched Billboard's new ranking of dance musicians titled Billboard Dance 100.[14][15]

In April 2018, Medved broke the news of Swedish star Avicii's death in Billboard and made appearances on Good Morning America, The New York Times Popcast, Reuters TV and CBS New York to discuss his life and legacy.[16][17][18][19][20]

During his time at Billboard, artists like Alison Wonderland, REZZ, TOKiMONSTA, DJ Snake, Marshmello, Zedd, Major Lazer, The Chainsmokers, Diplo, Kygo, Martin Garrix and Steve Angello appeared on the magazine's cover.[21]

In December 2018, Medved was named editor-in-chief of Spin.[2] During his tenure, artists like Billie Eilish, Ty Dolla $ign, Charli XCX and Avicii graced the publication's cover. After rebranding Spin and growing its audience more than 40 percent, Medved exited with the title's sale to private equity in 2020.[22]

In October 2020, Medved was named senior vice president of digital content at lifestyle publisher Modern Luxury, whose titles include Ocean Drive, Hamptons, Gotham, LA Confidential, Aspen, Boston Common, Philadelphia Style, Chicago Social, San Francisco, Vegas and more.[1]

As a DJ/producer, Medved has performed at global festivals including Tomorrowland, Electric Daisy Carnival, Electric Zoo, Billboard Hot 100 Festival, Sunset Music Festival, Sunburn Festival, Camp Bisco, Oasis Festival and Abroadfest.[23][24][25]

He has signed releases to Interscope Records, RCA Records, Astralwerks and Downtown Records.[26][27][28] His remix of Marshmello and Bastille's hit single "Happier" has more than 10 million streams on Spotify.[29]