Disruptor Records

Disruptor Records is an American record label founded by Adam Alpert in September 2014, as a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment.[2][3] The label has sold more than 15 million singles worldwide as of 2016.[4]

Disruptor Records
Parent companySony Music Entertainment
FoundedSeptember 2014
FounderAdam Alpert (CEO)[1]
Distributor(s)
GenreElectronic
Country of originUnited States
LocationNew York City, New York
Official websitedisruptorrecords.com

History

Alpert founded the label in 2014, alongside his clients' musical group The Chainsmokers, whom he also helped to form by introducing the members, Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall in 2012.[5]

Vancouver-based producer Vanic signed with the label in 2016.[6][7] Lost Kings signed with the label later in October.[8] The Chainsmokers released several chart-topping songs with the label such as "Closer", "Paris" and "Something Just Like This".[9]

Alpert said “We care about the artist’s career as a whole and not just about the records. That’s the foundation upon which Disruptor was built.“[4] In 2014, he signed the joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris, who was replaced by Rob Stringer[10][11] and launched Disruptor Records, Disruptor Management and Selector Songs.[4]

The name "Disruptor" as described by Alpert, is about 'shaking things up'. The label would focus on the long-term development of artists through artist-to-fan communication. The artists would be managed by Alpert and their music would be released through Sony.[12]

In January 2017, Disruptor artists The Chainsmokers, Vanic and Lost Kings performed at a "Lost in Music", a Sony event series.[13]

Heroless, a producer who remixed Vanic's song "Too Soon" was signed to the label in 2017.[14]

Artists

References
  1. Dowling, Marcus. "Adam Alpert on EDM's Role at Sony's Disruptor Records, Bobby Shmurda at Electric Zoo, and More". Complex Music. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  2. Christman, Ed. "Exclusive: Sony Music Forms Disruptor With Chainsmokers Manager". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  3. Lucas (June 10, 2016). "The Chainsmokers Reveal How They First Met & Fight Back Against EDM Doomsayers". Your EDM. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  4. Medved, Matt (March 11, 2017). "The Chainsmokers' Manager Adam Alpert Talks Release Strategy & Evolution From DJ Duo to Arena Act". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  5. Powell, Karlie (March 13, 2017). "The Man Behind The Chainsmokers' Incredible Success Spills The Beans". Your EDM. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  6. Rishty, David (January 6, 2016). "VANIC Signs to Disruptor Records & Announces North American Tour: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  7. Yau, Jeffrey (January 25, 2016). "VANIC Signs To Distruptor Records, Announces Road to Coachella Tour". Your EDM. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  8. "Lost Kings Sign With Disruptor Records And Releases 'Phone Down'!". edmjoy.com. October 25, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  9. McBryde Jr., J.P.R (January 17, 2017). "The Chainsmokers - Paris [DISRUPTOR RECORDS]". Dance Rebels. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  10. "Rob Stringer Promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Sony Music Entertainment". www.prnewswire.com. October 18, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  11. Halperin, Shirley (October 20, 2016). "What Does Rob Stringer's Ascension to Sony Music CEO Mean for the Company's Future?". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  12. Marmor, Jacob (September 6, 2014). "Sony, Chainsmokers Manager Forming Disruptor Management". Sony, Chainsmokers Manager Forming Disruptor Management. Archived from the original on January 24, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  13. Bein, Kat (January 18, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Teamed With Sony For First 'Lost In Music' VR Festival Experience". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  14. Meadow, Matthew (March 27, 2017). "A Mysterious 17-Year-Old Just Dropped His Debut Release On The Chainsmokers' Label". Your EDM. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  15. "The Chainsmokers 'Closer' feat. Halsey Sees Official Release via Disruptor Records". The Nocturnal Times. July 29, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  16. "The Chainsmokers "All We Know" feat. Phoebe Ryan via Disruptor Records". The Nocturnal Times. September 29, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  17. "Lost Kings "Phone Down" feat. Emily Warren via Disruptor Records/RCA Records". The Nocturnal Times. October 8, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
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