Mike Flynn to Epic EVP A&R/Staff Producer

IN LIKE FLYNN: #TeamLAReid continues to take shape, with Mike Flynn upped to EVP A&R and staff producer at Epic Records, where he will sign, develop and produce new artists while overseeing artist development and key aspects of the recording process. The L.A.-based exec will report to Reid, who said, “From his broad-based experience in the recording studio to his many A&R successes, Mike is a uniquely talented creative force with great instincts. He also has a long track record of bringing out the best in artists. I look forward to working closely with him on a wide range of projects, including improving his wardrobe.” Flynn began his career in 1998 when he was signed as an artist to Epic Records, later becoming a Staff Producer and spending eight years working in A&R for the label. In a career spanning 14 years, Mike has worked with such artists as John Mellencamp, The Fray, Sara Bareilles, Howie Day and American Idol winner Kris Allen. His production work on The Fray’s albums How to Save a Life and The Fray helped the band sell over five million albums and 15 million singles worldwide. Mike is a graduate of Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. (2/1p)