Randy Spendlove

A&M Records (1990–1998)

In 1990, Spendlove joined A&M Records as Vice President of Promotions, starting in the San Francisco regional office. His responsibilities centered on promoting records to radio stations and serving as a regional liaison for artists on the label. Over eight years at A&M, he rose to national prominence and worked with some of the most commercially and critically significant artists of the era, including:

• Janet Jackson — including the landmark Janet. album (1993)
• Sheryl Crow — including her breakthrough debut Tuesday Night Music Club (1993)
• Soundgarden — during their commercial peak in the early-to-mid 1990s
• Bryan Adams — promotional campaigns across multiple album cycles
• Sting — international promotional strategy
• U2 — select regional and national promotions

Spendlove's tenure at A&M spanned the label's final years as an independent powerhouse before its acquisition by PolyGram (and later Universal Music Group). Recognizing the disruption of digital downloading and declining CD sales, he made the decision to pivot toward film music.

Miramax Films (1998–2005)

In 1998, Spendlove transitioned to the film industry, joining Miramax Films as Senior Vice President of Motion Picture Music, subsequently promoted to President of Motion Picture Music. He oversaw music for both Miramax and its Dimension Films genre label.

His time at Miramax coincided with a golden era for the studio. Key projects included:

The Chicago soundtrack was a landmark achievement — Spendlove co-produced the album, which won the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media at the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004.

Paramount Pictures (2006–2025)

In 2006, Randy Spendlove joined Paramount Pictures as Executive Vice President of Music and Creative Affairs. The following year, he was promoted to President of Motion Picture Music, with his title later expanded to President of Worldwide Music and Publishing. Over nearly two decades, he oversaw music for the studio's entire theatrical slate — typically managing 12–15 active projects simultaneously — encompassing composer hiring, song licensing, original song development, artist partnerships, music publishing strategy, and soundtrack album production.

Spendlove departed Paramount in 2025 as part of a broader restructuring under new studio leadership following Skydance Media's acquisition.

Recording Academy

Spendlove is a member of the Board of Governors — and the National Board of Trustees — of the Recording Academy, the organization that presents the Grammy Awards. In this capacity, he has advocated for music creators, industry standards, and the role of music in film and visual media.

Society of Young Composers

Spendlove serves on the board of the Society of Young Composers, an organization dedicated to nurturing emerging compositional talent in film, television, and media.

Girls Make Beats

Spendlove serves on the board of Girls Make Beats, a nonprofit organization on a mission to close the gender gap in music education and technology. Girls Make Beats empowers girls ages 5 to 17 by expanding the female presence of music producers, DJs, and audio engineers, providing music technology education, leadership development, and mentorship. The organization has served over 1,300 girls across the country and around the world since 2012, with three-quarters of participants coming from historically underrepresented groups. Spendlove's involvement reflects his commitment to diversity, access, and the next generation of music creators.

University Mentorship (UCLA & USC)

Spendlove regularly mentors aspiring composers and musicians at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Southern California (USC). He lectures on music supervision, film scoring, and the business of entertainment.

Education Through Music – Los Angeles

Spendlove has been a supporter of Education Through Music – Los Angeles (ETM-LA), a nonprofit dedicated to providing music education to students in under-resourced schools in the LA Unified School District.

Poppy Jasper International Film Festival

Spendlove has been a major supporter and participant in the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, a regional festival screening films at venues in Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Hollister, and San Juan Bautista, California. He has participated in panels and performances, including performing alongside musician Polo Jones at the Poppy Bash.

Verse

Randy and Alecia Spendlove are investors in Verse, an upscale supper club and live music venue located in North Hollywood, California.

Olive + Lavender Farms

In 2022, Spendlove and his longtime friend Jennifer Wood launched Olive + Lavender Farms in Los Olivos, in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County. The farm features 150 olive trees and produces a range of artisanal olive oils and balsamic vinegars, including a garlic-infused olive oil. The farm is positioned in the heart of Santa Barbara wine country and reflects Spendlove's passion for food and creating environments where people can connect.