Loma Vista Recordings is a record label founded by Tom Whalley, former chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Records[1] and Executive of A&R at Interscope Records. The label was initially a joint venture[2] with Republic Records[3] and is based in Beverly Hills and Brooklyn.
| Loma Vista Recordings | |
|---|---|
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| Parent company | Concord |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Tom Whalley |
| Distributor(s) | Universal Music Group |
| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Beverly Hills, California |
| Official website | www |
In July 2014, the label announced[4] it had changed strategic partners and was now part of Concord Music Group.
Loma vista is a Spanish phrase that roughly translates to hill view in English.
In February 2021, the label removed rock musician Marilyn Manson from their catalog distribution on allegations of abuse.[5]
Label roster
editCurrent artists
edit- Action Bronson
- Andrew Bird
- Common
- Chelsea Wolfe
- Denzel Curry
- DJDS
- Ghost
- Health
- Iggy Pop
- Killer Mike
- Korn
- Local Natives
- Manchester Orchestra
- Margo Price
- Meechy Darko
- Militarie Gun
- Miloe
- Overcoats
- The Revivalists
- Rhye
- Rise Against
- Robert Glasper
- Sampa the Great
- Show Me the Body
- Skegss
- Sleater-Kinney
- Soccer Mommy
- Sylvan Esso
Former artists
editAwards
editIn 2013, the label received its first Grammy Nomination[7] for the Django Unchained soundtrack released in December 2012.
In 2014, the label received two Grammy Nominations for St. Vincent's self-titled album (Best Alternative Music Album) and Little Dragon's Nabuma Rubberband (Best Dance / Electronic Album).[8]
St. Vincent won the Grammy for her self-titled album on February 8, 2015.[9] She was the first female solo artist to win the Best Alternative Music Album category since Sinéad O'Connor in 1991.[10]
Ghost won a Grammy for Best Metal Performance for their song 'Cirice' in 2016.
Sylvan Esso was nominated for a Best Dance Album Grammy in 2017.
At the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, St. Vincent's Masseduction won the award for Best Recording Package and Best Rock Song for its title track and was also nominated for the Best Alternative Music Album.
In 2024, Killer Mike swept the rap category at the 66th Grammy Awards for his single Scientists and Engineers (featuring Andre 3000) and his album Michael.
References
edit- ^ Wood, Mikael (November 27, 2012). "No mystery here: Soundgarden is back". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ "Former Warner Bros. Exec Inks Deal". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
- ^ Exclusive: Tom Whalley's Seven Four Ent. Signs Label Deal With Universal Republic | Billboard
- ^ "Whalley's World Moves To Concord". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- ^ a b Blistein, Jon (February 1, 2021). "Marilyn Manson Dropped by Record Label After Abuse Allegations". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ "Marilyn Manson choosing Hell, not Hallelujah, to tour". metalinsider.net. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
It seems like Marilyn Manson is undergoing a bit of a career renaissance. His new album, The Pale Emperor, will be his first with a new label, Loma Vista (the home of Ghost).
- ^ "Grammy Nomination". Retrieved January 27, 2014.
- ^ "Grammy Nomination". Archived from the original on December 4, 2010. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
- ^ "Grammy Nomination". Retrieved February 8, 2015.
- ^ "St. Vincent Talks Best Alternative Music Album Grammy Win". Pitchfork. February 8, 2015. Retrieved February 8, 2015.