est: 1958 - it is the only one of the big four labels with no origins in either the Columbia Phonography Company or Berliner Gramophone.HQ: New York, USA
divisions: Atlantic, Warner Bros. Records inc., Rhino Entertainment and the Independent Label Group
other signed artists: A-Ha, My Chemical Romance, Pendulum
East West Records
est: 1955 (went into hibernation until 1990)
HQ: USA
parent company: owned by the Warner Music Group but operates under WMG's 'Independent Music Group' lead by Sylvia Rhone. In 2004 the company was absorbed into Atlantic Records, after the demise of it's sister label Elektra Records, only to be revived in 2005 as a label focussing entirely on 'Indie' bands.
other signed artists: AC/DC, Buffalo Tom, Ednaswap
Mushroom Records
est: 1972
HQ: Melbourne, Australia
parent: Bought by Australian division of Warner Bros. in 2005, but became an indepent label again in 2010. Founded by Michael Gudinski.
other signed artists: Gabrilla Cilmi, Kylie Mingoue, Garbage
Perhaps a little more historic information? Solid start though.
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