Talya Elitzer

Talya is the CEO and co-founder of Godmode, a GRAMMY-nominated artist development company known for its innovative approach to music and marketing. Godmode’s roster features genre-defying artists who push boundaries and challenge industry norms. Before founding Godmode, Talya served as Senior A&R at Capitol Records, where she oversaw Billboard-topping releases for global superstars like Katy Perry, Sam Smith, and Beck. Earlier in her career, she worked as an agent at WME, booking high-profile acts such as Britney Spears and Grace Jones.At Godmode, Talya pioneers an unorthodox approach to artist development, focusing on creating sustainable operations that enable her artists to maintain their creative integrity and vision. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including management, label representation, publishing, and creative studio spaces, all tailored for a selective roster of artists. A hallmark of Godmode’s strategy is “worldbuilding,” a process that crafts immersive, cohesive universes around its artists to captivate and engage fans.Talya firmly believes this multi-faceted method ensures long-term success in a competitive industry. “When you encounter one of our artists, there’s a whole universe for fans to digest,” she explains. Her leadership has established Godmode as a trailblazer in helping artists differentiate themselves while achieving enduring success, proving that creativity and commercial viability can go hand in hand.

Talya is the CEO and co-founder of Godmode, a GRAMMY-nominated artist development company known for its innovative approach to music and marketing. Godmode’s roster features genre-defying artists who push boundaries and challenge industry norms. Before founding Godmode, Talya served as Senior A&R at Capitol Records, where she oversaw Billboard-topping releases for global superstars like Katy Perry, Sam Smith, and Beck. Earlier in her career, she worked as an agent at WME, booking high-profile acts such as Britney Spears and Grace Jones.At Godmode, Talya pioneers an unorthodox approach to artist development, focusing on creating sustainable operations that enable her artists to maintain their creative integrity and vision. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including management, label representation, publishing, and creative studio spaces, all tailored for a selective roster of artists. A hallmark of Godmode’s strategy is “worldbuilding,” a process that crafts immersive, cohesive universes around its artists to captivate and engage fans.Talya firmly believes this multi-faceted method ensures long-term success in a competitive industry. “When you encounter one of our artists, there’s a whole universe for fans to digest,” she explains. Her leadership has established Godmode as a trailblazer in helping artists differentiate themselves while achieving enduring success, proving that creativity and commercial viability can go hand in hand. https://medium.com/@talyaelitzerus/godmode-ceo-talya-elitzer-navigating-the-path-to-grammy-success-f3ccd4b99436