Spectra Music Group

Spectra Music Group

Spectra Music Group Trademarked Logo
Parent company Spectra Music Group
Founded 1997 (1997)
Genre Various
Country of origin United States
Location Southeast
Official website www.spectramusicgroup.com

Spectra Music Group (sometimes known plainly as Spectra) is a United States music company originally conceived in 1997, it has since expanded to represent various genres of music. Today, Spectra represents itself as the flagship company for record labels under the Spectra Music Group umbrella, with the other labels being Spectra Records, Monarchy Records, Spectra Jazz and numerous subsidiary labels.

Since 1999, the label is considered the largest independent label in North America and the most active label headquartered in the Southeast. Among the label's current roster includes many acts such as Lou Gramm, Chris Trousdale, Fredro Starr, P.M. Dawn, Tony Terry, Glenn Jones, Adina Howard, Paul Young, Stephen Bishop, Magni, Brendan Keeley, Tevin Campbell, Leon and the Peoples, and numerous others.

History

The label was formed in 1997 in the Carolinas. Spectra's initial releases were distributing compilation albums of new songs by veteran musicians. In 1998, Spectra opened its doors to young artists that were cutting edge and showed potential for selling new music. The roster combines musical veterans as well as up and coming acts.

Today

The original focus was initially rock music and since branched into pop, country, hip-hop, jazz and urban music. In 2001, artists were divided under different divisions under the Spectra Music Group company to separate genres so the music could better standout. Since 2007, all artists are currently considered to be signed to the parent company, Spectra. As of 2008, numerous subsidiary labels now fall under the Spectra Music Group. Spectra continues to operate out of the Southeast as well as United Kingdom, Canada, and the latest in Germany.

Spectra Entertainment was formed in 2008 to distribute concert videos, feature films and soundtracks worldwide.

In 2014, Beacon Audiobooks: A division of the Spectra Music Group was formed as a major distributor of audio books after signing actor Matthew Modine who teamed up with Spectra to release an Audiobook entitled "Full Metal Jacket Diary."

In 2015, Spectra Music Group was voted best independent record label by The channel magazine.

Associated record labels under Spectra Music Group

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