Virgin Music secures global deal with Mom + Pop label

The partnership will see Mom + Pop’s catalogue and roster of artists distributed worldwide through Virgin Music’s network. Founded in 2008 by Michael Goldstone and Thaddeus Rudd, Mom + Pop remains fully owned by the two executives.

The label represents artists such as MGMT, Caamp, Del Water Gap, Magdalena Bay, and Tiny Habits. Its catalogue also includes notable releases such as Flume’s 2016 album Skin, which features the hit single ‘Never Be Like You’, streamed more than two billion times. Other successes include Ashe’s ‘Moral of the Story’ and Beach Bunny’s tracks ‘Prom Queen’ and ‘Cloud 9’, all certified platinum. The label has also released music from Tegan and Sara, Sleater-Kinney, Porter Robinson, and Ingrid Michaelson.

In a joint statement, Virgin Music Group co-chief executives Nat Pastor and JT Myers said: “Goldie and Thaddeus’s vision for Mom + Pop reflects the same independent spirit and ambition that drives everything we do at Virgin Music Group. They’ve 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’re building. We’re honoured by their trust and excited to support Mom + Pop in this next chapter of global growth.”

Goldstone, who previously worked with acts including Pearl Jam and Cage The Elephant, said: “Partnering with the team at Virgin is positively the right fit for us—they’ve been the most flexible and respectful of our ethos and independence. Thaddeus and I have worked with JT, Nat, Jacqueline, and Jeremy in different capacities over the years, and that shared history—along with their entrepreneurial spirit—was the catalyst for this partnership.”

Rudd added: “Virgin 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.”