Jeff Castelaz has resigned as president of Warner Music Group’s Elektra Records. He will leave the US-based label on Friday (September 18).<\/p>\n
After Elektra, Castelaz will solely focus on his management company, Cast Management, beginning October 1.<\/p>\n
In a press release, Castelaz stated his appreciation for the management of Atlantic Records\u2019 Co-Chairman & CEO Craig Kallman and Co-Chairman & COO Julie Greenwald.<\/p>\n
Castelaz said, “Running Elektra Records has been a dream come true. Being part of Atlantic Records Group, I’ve learned so much from Craig and Julie, and will forever count them as business mentors and friends.<\/p>\n
“I have learned so much from craig and julie, and will forever count them as friends.”<\/p>\n
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“One of the lessons I’ve learned from them is to follow my heart \u2013 and in my heart, it\u2019s clear to me that I can contribute most significantly by working directly with artists in a managerial role, which is why I\u2019m choosing to focus solely on Cast.”<\/p>\n
Castelaz oversaw the development of artists at Elektra including Fitz and the Tantrums and Saint Motel, as well as The Moth & The Flame, Anderson East, Kaleo and Royal Teeth.<\/p>\n
During his career, he has worked with artists including Silversun Pickups, Fitz and The Tantrums, Dropkick Murphys, Sea Wolf, Eagles of Death Metal and Phoenix.<\/p>\n
Castelaz co-founded and served as CEO of Dangerbird Records and Music Publishing from 2003 to 2012.<\/p>\n
He signed artists including Silversun Pickups, Fitz and The Tantrums, Sea Wolf and Beady Eye, among others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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