Adelson Now EVP/A&R At Republic

• Republic Records has advanced Ben Adelson to Executive Vice President, A&R, as announced by Rob Stevenson and Wendy Goldstein. Not bad for a guy who started at Republic as an intern in 2007… Adelson has served as SVP of A&R since 2015, and among his signings are multiplatinum Grammy® nominated superstar James Bay, indie stalwart Lord Huron and buzzing upstart Noah Kahan.

Stevenson commented, “Ben’s ability to spot new talent and nurture artists’ careers makes him a cornerstone of our team. His track record for breaking artists is fast solidifying him as one of the industry’s foremost A&R executives and I’m proud to work with him.” Goldstein added, “Ben has cemented himself as one of this generation’s most trusted A&R minds. He’s uncovered and developed real career artists whose impact resonates throughout the business. It’s been an honor to work with him on this journey.”

Republic co-Founder and President Avery Lipman stated, “A&R remains the backbone of our company. We’re built on a tradition of breaking new artists, and the department represents the front line in that pursuit. I’d like to congratulate Ben on his continued achievements and this much-deserved promotion.”

Addleson said, “I started here as an intern 11 years ago. The culture of the company is one of innovation. Monte and Avery are incredible leaders. I look up to them, what they’ve created with Republic, and what they’ve been able to do. As a result of their approach, Republic is the best at breaking new talent. Rob, Wendy and I work very closely on a lot of projects. I’ve learned so much from them in terms of making records, developing artists, and building careers. I’m grateful for the opportunities and invaluable experience I’ve gotten at the company.”