As music supervisor with more than 20 years of experience in theatrical, premium cable and streaming productions, Michael selects source music and negotiates licenses and fees; supervises on-set playback; helps directors and producers choose composers; and works closely with editors and composers from temp score to final mix. Recent projects include The Diplomat (Netflix), Dexter: Original Sin (Paramount Plus), The Gilded Age (HBO), Tokyo Vice (Max), Your Friends + Neighbors (Apple TV +), and the forthcoming Devil In Disguise (Peacock).

Prior to his career in music supervision, Michael spent fifteen years in the A&R department of Warner Bros Records in New York City, where he scouted talent and worked with a wide range of artists in the recording studio. Most memorably, he worked with alternative rock legends The Replacements and lived to tell the tale. He has also written about music for Rolling Stone, Mojo and The Village Voice.