3Q Episode Five: Suzanna Slavin

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. The best part? Every executive answers the same three questions and 3Q never takes more than 15 minutes of your time. About Suzanna: Suzanna Slavin is SVP of A&R at independent record label Mom+Pop. She began her career at the label as an intern in 2013, eventually landing a full-time job in January 2014. Working alongside Founder and Co-President, Michael Goldstone as his Executive Assistant/A&R scout, she began to research and pitch viable new talent while building a presence in the industry by attending shows and seeking out prospective signings. As her career progressed, she began to do A&R coordination across the roster. In 2016 Suzanna was promoted to A&R Manager. At that time, she had brought forth Australian producer and multi-instrumentalist, Tash Sultana and played a vital role in their signing. In the years to come, Suzanna was instrumental in the signings of French producer FKJ and GRAMMY-nominated electronic artist, Tycho. In 2019, Suzanna stepped into her role as Director of A&R and a year later was promoted to VP of A&R. She now serves as SVP of A&R since January 2022. In the last couple of years, she was involved in competitive signings such as Chicago-based band Beach Bunny and indie-R&B artist Evann McIntosh.