Record Labels Research
The music industry as it stands comprises of 3 major music labels that dominate the market: Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. There was previously a 4th competitor known as EMI Records but it disbanded in 2012. All of these companies own several sub-labels that operate under them.
The Hoosiers
The Hoosiers have had many different labels in the past, starting off with Sony, under RCA Records, but separated and became independent owing to a disagreement in the advertising and marketing.
Record Label: Universal Music Group
Founded: 1934
Current Chairman: Lucian Grainge
Number of Sub-Labels Worldwide: 91
Notable artists: Lady Gaga, Queen, Will Smith, Coldplay, Kanye West and Robbie Williams.
Record Label: Warner Music Group
Founded: 1958
Current Chairman: Stephen Cooper
Number of Sub-Labels Worldwide: 352
Notable artists: Ed Sheeran, Madonna, Metallica, My Chemical Romance and Cher.
Record Label: Song Music Entertainment
Founded: 1929
Current Chairman: Edgar Berge
Number of Sub-Labels Worldwide: 15
Notable artists: Micheal Jackson, Beyoncé, Kesha, R. Kelly, System of A Down and Prince.
