Currently overseeing motion picture soundtrack albums and compilation albums, as well as project managing new releases for Wicked Cool Records, all on behalf of The Orchard, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music, since March 2016.

Developed content for four successful product lines and additional special projects for Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music, from 2008 to 2015. Built relationships with project principals including artist management, producers, authors and journalists, A&R, marketing, creative, social media, publicity, and sales. Oversaw editorial for album liner notes plus marketing and sales tools. Sourced packaging assets and photography including front cover artwork. Compilation producer and liner notes writer for select titles. Secured final layout approvals, ensuring artist satisfaction.

Notable work includes over 65 titles in The Essential series – the most successful catalog product line in the music industry, with 20 million units sold to date – along with The Classic Christmas Album (25+ titles), The Box Set Series (50+ titles), and The Essential brand's expansion into digital-exclusive releases (70+ titles).

Music curation and selection is the core of Mike's business. Mike C. Music LLC is a boutique business providing customized music solutions for companies, venues, and events of all sizes. Applying entrepreneurship and industry expertise, Mike has secured major clients and repeat business by offering unique music supervision, playlist, and DJ services for high-profile music, media, fashion, and publishing entities, plus private parties and nightclubs.

Past highlights include programming the in-store play music for all Tory Burch retail stores, as well as live DJing for in-store shopping events at the New York City flagship location.

Mike C. also hosted, developed, and obtained clearances for use of all music on 10 episodes of Hoboken Rock City podcast at the dawn of the podcasting era.

Notable DJ successes:
• Wedding of Lisa Loeb (singer) and Roey Hershkovitz (Conan music supervisor).

• Rock Of Ages (Broadway) opening night and Tony Awards parties.

• Major live events for Wenner Media/Rolling Stone, The Nanny Diaries (film), Lucky magazine, New York Aquarium, Jameson, and scores of private clients.

• Substantial DJ residencies in New York City have included Lady Stardust above 2A (current, since August 2016), Fontana's, Manitoba's, Leftfield, and Motor City Bar.

• Lengthy DJ residencies in Hoboken, NJ have included Northern Soul (current, since September 2009), DC's Tavern (current, since November 2015), Pilsener Haus & Biergarten, The Goldhawk, and Maxwell's.

• Other prominent NYC venues include Irving Plaza, Soho House, Edison Ballroom, and Metropolitan Pavilion.

Commissioned and edited more than 100 liner notes essays for Legacy Recordings, developing trusted creative relationships with respected writers and personalities such as Peter Guralnick, Touré, Anthony DeCurtis, Holly George-Warren, Alan Light, Sylvie Simmons, and Lenny Kaye. Edited liner notes essays written by David Bowie, Bono, Quentin Tarantino, and Nancy Sinatra.

Oversaw and managed all editorial for entire artist roster of RCA Records, 2001-2008. Wrote and fine-tuned copy for print and web advertising campaigns. Recruited and managed proofreading staff. Key projects included platinum-selling albums by Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews Band, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, and Avril Lavigne.