New record labels
Here are some new record labels that have been established in recent years:
- RCA Inspiration (2015): A gospel music label founded by RCA Records, with a focus on Christian and inspirational music.
- Atlantic Records UK (2016): A UK-based subsidiary of Atlantic Records, focusing on signing and developing new British talent.
- Interscope Geffen A&M Records (2017): A rebranding of Interscope Records, Geffen Records, and A&M Records under a single umbrella.
- Columbia Records UK (2017): A UK-based subsidiary of Columbia Records, focusing on signing and developing new British talent.
- Virgin Music Label & Artist Services (2018): A new label and artist services division of Virgin Music, offering a range of services to artists.
- Warner Records (2018): A rebranding of Warner Bros. Records, with a focus on signing and developing new talent.
- Atlantic Records France (2019): A French subsidiary of Atlantic Records, focusing on signing and developing new French talent.
- Republic Records UK (2019): A UK-based subsidiary of Republic Records, focusing on signing and developing new British talent.
- Curb Records (2020): A new label founded by Curb Records, with a focus on signing and developing new country and Christian music talent.
- Downtown Music Services (2020): A new label and artist services division of Downtown Music, offering a range of services to artists.
Some notable independent record labels that have been established in recent years include:
- Ghostly International (2011): A US-based label focused on electronic and experimental music.
- Innovative Leisure (2012): A US-based label focused on indie rock and electronic music.
- Mexican Summer (2012): A US-based label focused on indie rock and experimental music.
- Captured Tracks (2013): A US-based label focused on indie rock and garage rock music.
- Bella Union (2014): A UK-based label focused on indie rock and folk music.
- Partisan Records (2015): A US-based label focused on indie rock and electronic music.
- Sub Pop (2016): A US-based label focused on indie rock and grunge music.
- Merge Records (2017): A US-based label focused on indie rock and folk music.
- Fat Possum Records (2018): A US-based label focused on indie rock and garage rock music.
- Joyful Noise Recordings (2019): A US-based label focused on indie rock and experimental music.
These are just a few examples of new record labels that have been established in recent years. There are many more labels that have been founded, and the music industry is constantly evolving with new labels emerging all the time.