An alternative rock radio veteran, former MTV programming executive and VJ and current Columbia Records executive, Matt Pinfield hosts the new music program "Matt Pinfield Plays Whatever He Wants". The show can be heard Sundays from 5 to 9 pm ET on commercial-free alternative rock channel Alt Nation 21.
Pinfield began his career in broadcasting as a teenager at WRSU/Rutgers University. He produced records by local bands, and booked artists and spun records at local clubs, until 1984, when he became Program Director and Music Director at WHTG/Asbury Park, NJ. After winning awards for radio programming excellence, Pinfield transitioned to MTV, where he held several music programming and on-air positions through 1999.
After a stint as writer and on-air host for FarmClub.com, the Hollywood-based Internet/record label/TV show, Pinfield returned to New York to become Senior Director of A&R and Artist Development for Columbia Records, where he remains. He continues to be featured as a guest host and a contributor to radio and television programs and specials.
“It’s so great to be here at SIRIUS, getting to play whatever I want – deep album tracks, new imports, indies I love and even exceptional unsigned artists," said Pinfield. "It’s why I got into radio in the first place, and I’m proud to be a part of the SIRIUS family."
- From A SIRIUS Satellite Radio News Release
