

He has also signed Clairo, Bo Burnham, Jeremy Zucker, and Chelsea Cutler and led the initiative to team up with Big Loud Records in 2020.Īdelson, an executive VP of A&R at Republic since 2018, has signed James Bay, Conan Gray, Lord Huron, and Noah Kahan. A petition aimed to Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison, Governor Mike Freeman, and Governor Tim Walz to ensure there is a fair judicial process that results in justice and in the conviction of George Floyd’s murderers. Since joining the company in 2014, he has been responsible for signing and developing Post Malone and partnering with super-producer Metro Boomin.

The path to success looks different for every musician, and Tyler and I are committed to fostering an environment where artists who are uniquely themselves can thrive.”Īrnold was most recently executive VP of A&R at Republic, a role he has held since 2020. We’ve leaned on Republic Co-President’s Jim Roppo and Wendy Goldstein for their wisdom, perspective, and guidance and hope to bring that same leadership and forward thinking to our roles at Mercury. We are building Mercury to become the modern music label.”Īdelson added, “Tyler and I each began our careers at Republic and have worked together for almost a decade. It is Mercury’s priority to lead as a creative company, putting our artists first and taking an energetic, entrepreneurial approach to A&R and marketing. After Republic Records finished 2021 as the year’s top label, the Universal Music Group label is starting 2022 with an expanded partnership with one of the world’s biggest K-pop labels: JYP. I am so proud of our incredible roster and am excited to represent some of the most talented, influential and creative artists in music today. Their competitive spirit, drive and determination will lead a new vanguard of creative artists into uncharted waters.”Īrnold commented, “We’re very grateful to Monte and Avery for entrusting us with such a legendary label and brand. With a new strategic partnerships between JYP Entertainment Republic Records, TWICE is aiming worldwide with their new music to 'present the next level of K-pop to fans all around the world. Another option for unsigned artists is Universal Music Group’s site, Spinnup, which. Typically, demos are recommended to one of our labels’ A&R departments by a manager, agent, producer, radio DJ or other industry professional. Regarding the next chapter of Mercury Records, Monte Lipman commented, “Tyler and Ben’s accomplishments speak volumes as top A&R executives over the past few years, and the legacy of Mercury Records will be in perfect hands. How do I submit a demo to Capitol Music Group (CMG) Please note we are unable to accept unsolicited material. It will now operate as an extension of Republic. It was acquired by PolyGram which in turn was acquired by Universal in the late 1990s and ceased operations as a stand-alone shortly afterward. The Mercury label was originally founded by Irving Green in 1945 and operated for decades out of Chicago.
