Matt Morris, a key player in the signing of Olivia Rodrigo to Geffen Records, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of A&R at Interscope Geffen A&M. He will oversee the company’s A&R Research Department and continue to sign and develop artists.

Morris signed Rodrigo with Executive Vice President/Co-Head A&R Sam Riback and fellow A&R Emerson Redd. He was also instrumental in bringing Kali Uchis to Interscope in 2017.

Morris joined Interscope’s A&R department as an intern in 2011 and worked as a digital marketing manager for several years before returning to A&R in 2015.

“Matt has been a vital part of the Interscope family for a decade now and has helped to build our A&R Research Department into one of the best in the industry,” Riback said. “Beyond that, he has become a truly well-rounded A&R exec, as adept at identifying new artists as he is signing them and guiding them through the recording process. He is very deserving of this expanded role at the company.”

Morris complimented Riback and IGA chairman John Janick, saying, “We share a common vision of identifying generational artists who go against the grain and shape the culture. My goal has always been to help artists at the highest level and to get to do that at the most forward-thinking record label in the world is an honor.”