S-Curve EMI Details Emerge
As was reported earlier in the week, EMI has signed a US distribution agreement and worldwide license deal with a re-opened S-Curve, marking a return to EMI for Steve Greenberg, whose previous signings included Joss Stone and Fountains of Wayne. The first artists signed in this multi-year, multi-album deal are Sir Tom Jones and rock band We The Kings.
Jones, who has sold 75 million units worldwide, is in the studio working on a new album which is being produced in part by Greenberg, Mike Magini and Betty Wright, the same team who produced Joss Stone’s first two releases. We The Kings are a Bradenton, Florida based alternative pop/rock band whose upcoming record is being produced by Sam Hollander, best known for producing Gym Class Heroes’ “Cupid’s Chokehold.”
“Steve has a great ear for hits, and we’re pleased to be back in business with him,” said Ronn Werre, President of EMI Music Marketing.
“We worked closely with Steve on breaking Joss Stone in the uk and look forward to future successes with his new venture,” said Tony Wadsworth, Chairman and CEO, EMI Music UK & Ireland.
”I’m really excited to be back working with EMI and bringing S-Curve artists to a global audience,” said Greenberg. “EMI has a strong global footprint, a great digital team and real commitment that will serve our artists well.”
As a music fan and music industry insider, it is GREAT to see this guy back with his OWN label.
I don’t know him personally, but he has made
records that are consistantly entertaining and
off the beaten path. It is this klnd of guy that
can keep fans and music lovers interested in
listening to, and buying new music. A monolith
like Columbia and the Sony BMG system are
probably better left to managers and figureheads
to deal with. Guys like this should be empowered
to sign artists, make records and come up
with innovative markeing strategies. Definitely
one to watch!