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Island Records has signed indie pop artist Suki Waterhouse. After releasing her sophomore album, “Memoir of a Sparklemuffin,” ...
As they take over as co-CEOs of Island Records, Justin Eshak and Imran Majid talk about meeting label founder Chris Blackwell in Jamaica.
Island Records Co-CEO Justin Eshak added, “I’m a huge admirer of Brittany. She’s already solidified herself as one of the great talents of her generation and is just getting started.
Island Records President Louis Bloom added, "Sparks have always been one of the most original, ground-breaking and creative groups in pop and their longevity is partly down to their ability to ...
Island Records is relaunching its 4th & Broadway record label with LaTrice Burnette as president, Island president/CEO Darcus Beese announced today (Nov. 17). By Tatiana Cirisano ...
Island Records founder Chris Blackwell looks back on a life spent getting musicians, from Bob Marley to U2, on vinyl. By Wesley Stace June 3, 2022 10:04 am ET Share ...
The volumes focus on Island Records’ analog era beginning in 1959, and ending, coincidentally, when the label was sold to Universal in 1989. The volumes number at four (so far) with each one ...
GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. Let's get back to my interview with Chris Blackwell, the founder of Island Records, which produced Bob Marley and the Wailers, U2, Grace Jones, Traffic, Roxy Music, Eno.