Matt Medved Explained

Matt Medved
Birth Name:Matthew Bryan Medved
Birth Place:Rochester, New York, U.S.
Education:Northwestern University George Washington University Law School Elliott School of International Affairs

Matthew Bryan Medved is an American entrepreneur, journalist, DJ and record producer. He is the co-founder, CEO and editor-in-chief of Now Media, a web3 media technology company.[1] [2]

Now Media's properties include nft now, a media platform focused on non-fungible token (NFT) coverage and curation, digital art fair The Gateway, and web3 content tool suite Sovereignty.[3] [4] [5]

Medved previously served as senior vice president of content at lifestyle publisher Modern Luxury [6] and editor-in-chief of Spin, an American music and culture magazine.[7] He is the founder of Billboard Dance, Billboard's dance and electronic music channel.[8] [9] [10] [11]

Background

Medved grew up in Rochester, New York. Medved is a graduate of Northwestern University where he majored in journalism and worked for the Medill Innocence Project.

While earning law and master's degrees from George Washington University, Medved worked for global conflict resolution NGO Search for Common Ground in Nigeria.[12] [13] [14] He is based in New York City.

Career

Billboard

In May 2015, Medved launched Billboard Dance, Billboard's dance and electronic music channel. He played a role in breaking future headliners like Kygo and Marshmello.[15] [16]

In September 2017, Medved co-hosted the inaugural Electronic Music Awards in Los Angeles.[17] [18]

In March 2018, Medved launched Billboards new ranking of dance musicians titled Billboard Dance 100.[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]

Spin

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

Modern Luxury

In August 2020, Medved was named senior vice president of 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.[6]

nft now

In January 2021, Medved co-founded web3 digital media company nft now with Alejandro Navia and Sam Hysell.[23] [24]

In December 2021, nft now partnered with Christie's on an exhibition titled "The Gateway" during Art Basel Miami and co-curated the major auction house's sale that closed at $3.6 million.[25] [26] [27]

DJ

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.[28] [29] [30]

He has signed releases to Interscope Records, RCA Records, Astralwerks and Downtown Records.[31] [32] [33]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Schedule Matt Medved to Speak HWA Speakers . 2024-06-03 . Harry Walker Agency . en.
  2. News: Krueger . Alyson . 2022-03-12 . How Much Real Money Can You Make From Virtual Art? . 2022-05-09 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  3. Web site: 2021-11-23. Christie’s Partners With nft now on "The Gateway" Exhibition. 2021-12-28. HYPEBEAST.
  4. Web site: 2024-02-26 . A startup sets out to fight misinfo with blockchain tech Semafor . 2024-06-03 . www.semafor.com . en.
  5. Web site: Gateway Miami . 2024-06-03 . gateway.art . en.
  6. Web site: Hopkins. Kathryn. 2020-10-23. Media Carousel: Modern Luxury’s New Digital Content Head and More. 2020-12-13. WWD. en-US.
  7. Web site: Matt Medved Named Editor-in-Chief of Spin. 2018-12-21. Billboard.
  8. News: Matt Medved. Billboard. 2018-07-24. en.
  9. News: Billboard Launches New Digital Channel Dedicated to Dance Music. Billboard. 2018-07-24.
  10. News: Matt Medved To Spear Head Billboard's Push Into Dance Music Your EDM. 2015-05-10. Your EDM. 2018-07-24. en-US.
  11. News: Billboard Dance Founder Matt Medved on Discovering Artists That Deserve Attention: Interview. Billboard. 2018-07-24.
  12. News: Aspire To Inspire 183: Matt Medved Your EDM. 2017-03-30. Your EDM. 2018-07-24. en-US.
  13. News: Career Spotlight: Matt Medved - EDMJobs. 2015-05-10. EDMJobs. 2018-07-24. en-US.
  14. News: 10 Things We Learned From Billboard Dance Editor Matt Medved's Reddit AMA. Billboard. 2018-07-24.
  15. Web site: Matt Medved Named Editor-in-Chief of Spin. Billboard. 2019-12-05.
  16. Web site: Billboard Dance Founder Matt Medved on Discovering Artists That Deserve Attention: Interview. Billboard. 2019-12-05.
  17. News: First Electronic Music Awards Announce Live Performances by Moby, Orbital, Autograf & More. Billboard. 2018-07-24.
  18. News: Electronic Music Awards Announces Performers for First Ever Show, Includes Moby, Autograf and more - EDMTunes. 2017-08-31. EDMTunes. 2018-07-24. en-US.
  19. Web site: Billboard Dance 100 Artists of 2018: The Complete List. Billboard. 2018-03-23.
  20. Web site: The Chainsmokers named top DJs in the world by Billboard. WJBD Radio. 2018-03-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20180322221157/http://www.wjbdradio.com/music-news/2018/03/22/the-chainsmokers-named-top-djs-in-the-world-by-billboard. 2018-03-22. dead.
  21. Web site: Billboard Back Issues. 2020-10-12. Billboard Magazine Store.
  22. Web site: 2020-01-16. Billboard-The Hollywood Reporter Media Group Sells Spin, Agreement in Place for Sale of Stereogum. 2020-08-07. Billboard.
  23. Web site: Creating a Must-Know Resource for All Things NFT with NFT Now . 2022-05-09 . Whitewall . en.
  24. Web site: Bain . Katie . 2022-03-14 . Why Electronic Music Sets The Tempo For NFTs . 2022-05-09 . Billboard . en-US.
  25. Web site: 2021-11-23 . Christie’s Partners With nft now on “The Gateway” Exhibition . 2022-07-12 . HYPEBEAST.
  26. Web site: nft now x Christie's present 'The Gateway' at Art Basel Miami . 2022-07-12 . www.christies.com . en.
  27. Web site: 2021-12-08 . Christie's x OpenSea Generates $3.6 Million USD in NFT Sales . 2022-07-15 . HYPEBEAST.
  28. Web site: Tomorrowland. www.tomorrowland.com. 2018-07-24.
  29. Web site: Lineup – EDC Las Vegas 2018. lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com. en-US. 2018-07-24.
  30. Web site: Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival 2018 August 18–19 Jones Beach, NY. Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival. en-US. 2018-07-24.
  31. News: Exclusive Premiere: Matt Medved's Surgical Remix of SomeKindaWonderful's 'Reverse'. Billboard. 2018-07-24.
  32. Web site: Matt Medved drops off infectious remix of Marshmello and Bastille's sweeping hit 'Happier'. 2018-12-05. Dancing Astronaut. en-US. 2018-12-27.
  33. News: Listen to Maroon 5's 'Sugar' Get a House Music Makeover on Matt Medved Remix. Billboard. 2018-07-24.