{"id":238583,"date":"2025-08-21T14:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/?p=238583"},"modified":"2025-08-22T15:36:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T14:36:54","slug":"virgin-music-inks-mompop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/virgin-music-inks-mompop\/","title":{"rendered":"Virgin Music Group inks global partnership deal with Michael Goldstone and Thaddeus Rudd’s Mom+Pop"},"content":{"rendered":"

Virgin Music Group has signed a global partnership with Mom+Pop Music, adding the independent label and its roster of artists including MGMT to its distribution network.<\/p>\n

Mom+Pop, fully owned by founder Michael “Goldie” Goldstone<\/strong> and co-owner Thaddeus Rudd<\/strong>, has been operating for 16 years.<\/p>\n

It also represents Caamp<\/b>, Del Water Gap<\/b>, and Magdalena Bay<\/b>, as well as genre-diverse artists like Mother Soki<\/b>, After<\/b>, Violent Vira<\/b>, Galdive<\/b>, The Kilans<\/b>, Chaparelle<\/b>, and Tiny Habits<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Founded in 2008, Mom+Pop aims to give musicians \u201cmore creative control and long-term support outside the major-label system,\u201d according to a press release on Thursday (August 21).<\/p>\n

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Nat Pastor <\/b>and JT<\/b> Myers<\/b>, Co-CEOs of Virgin Music Group, said: \u201cGoldie and Thaddeus\u2019s vision for Mom+Pop reflects the same independent spirit and ambition that drives everything we do at Virgin Music Group.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ve built one of the most respected and successful independent labels in the world, and their decision to partner with us is a powerful validation of what we\u2019re building. We\u2019re honored by their trust and excited to support Mom+Pop in this next chapter of global growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/i><\/a><\/figure>\u201cGoldie and Thaddeus\u2019s vision for Mom+Pop reflects the same independent spirit and ambition that drives everything we do at Virgin Music Group.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nat Pastor & JT Myers, Virgin Music Group<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Before Mom+Pop, Goldstone helped launch Pearl Jam<\/b>, Cage The Elephant<\/b>, Rage Against the Machine<\/b>, and Regina Spektor<\/b>, amont others.\u00a0 <\/span>At Mom+Pop, he has worked with Grammy-nominated artists including Courtney Barnett<\/b>, Flume<\/b>, and Tycho<\/b>, as well as FKJ<\/b>, Orion Sun<\/b>, and underscores<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Mom+Pop’s releases to date have included records from Tegan and Sara<\/b>, Sleater-Kinney<\/b>, Tom Morello<\/b>, Porter Robinson<\/b>, Sleigh Bells<\/b>, Ashe<\/b>, Beach Bunny<\/b>, Goth Babe<\/b>, and Ingrid Michaelson<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Its artists have also produced hit records including Flume\u2019s Skin, <\/i>which spawned the multi-platinum, top-10 pop hit Never Be Like You <\/i>(2 billion streams), Ashe\u2019s platinum single Moral of the Story <\/i>(2b streams), and Beach Bunny\u2019s Prom Queen <\/i>and Cloud 9, <\/i>both platinum-certified hits.<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/i><\/a><\/figure>\u201cGoldie made a significant impact on my career, showing me how A&R and artist development go hand in hand.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jacqueline<\/b> Saturn<\/b>, Virgin Music Group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Jacqueline<\/b> Saturn<\/b>, President of North America and EVP, Global Artist Relations at Virgin Music Group, said: \u201cGoldie made a significant impact on my career, showing me how A&R and artist development go hand in hand.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve watched Goldie and Thaddeus build such a meaningful roster and outstanding team at Mom+Pop. Their ability to identify, nurture and break independent artists with authenticity and heart is truly exceptional. We can\u2019t wait to get started.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThaddeus and I have worked with JT, Nat, Jacqueline, and Jeremy in different capacities over the years, and that shared history\u2014along with their entrepreneurial spirit\u2014was the catalyst for this partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n

Michael Goldstone, Mom+Pop<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Goldstone<\/strong> said: \u201cPartnering with the team at Virgin is positively the right fit for us\u2014they\u2019ve been the most flexible and respectful of our ethos and independence.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThaddeus and I have worked with JT, Nat, Jacqueline, and Jeremy in different capacities over the years, and that shared history\u2014along with their entrepreneurial spirit\u2014was the catalyst for this partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Rudd<\/strong> added: \u201cVirgin is a place where entrepreneurs are empowered. We share a deep belief in artistry, a passion for music, and a commitment to independent music. That shared foundational view will be a powerful next chapter for Mom+Pop.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Virgin partnership follows the launch of Goldstone and Rudd\u2019s new creative and digital agency PIPES Music<\/b> earlier this year. PIPES provides content creation and social media campaign strategies for Mom+Pop artists and acts and other external clients.<\/p>\n

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\u201cVirgin is a place where entrepreneurs are empowered. We share a deep belief in artistry, a passion for music, and a commitment to independent music. That shared foundational view will be a powerful next chapter for Mom+Pop.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thaddeus Rudd, Mom+Pop<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Elsewhere at the indie label, Mom+Pop last week appointed<\/a> Zoe<\/b> Barton<\/b> as Executive Vice President of Digital, Viral (Pipes), Commerce, and Marketing. She joined the company from ORIGIN, where she served as General Manager and Head of Creative, leading digital strategy and campaigns for artists including A$AP<\/b> Rocky<\/b>, LISA<\/b>, and ONE<\/b> OK<\/b> ROCK<\/b>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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