Spectra Records
The Spectra Music Group is a United States music company founded in February 1997 comprising the independent record company Spectra Records—which is based in the United States—and Artceps Music Publishing.
History
Spectra Records is an American record label founded by music-loving entrepreneurs in 1997. Spectra Records was launched originally as a rock-music-only label in 1997. By 1998, the label's musical base was expanded to include all genres of music and became an avenue for Spectra's A&R department to sign newer artists and expand globally, which at the time leaned on signing better-known or already-established artists. Many of Spectra's signings were newer pop, rock & roll, Americana, and country artists in nature, where Spectra had better-known mainstream popular artists.
Trademark
Spectra Records black and white logo became a familiar trademark for many rock and classic rock releases. The slightly classic altered microphone lead to instant name recognition whenever the logo was spotted. Spectra Records is a registered Trademark of Spectra Music Group.
Music
Years later, Spectra earned its first gold record and developed into a formidable hit-making force in rock and roll, pop, and country music. Among its many acts, it currently includes Lou Gramm, T.Rex, Razzy Bailey, [...] Crew, Taj Weekes, Catya Mare, Paul Young and The Hitchers. Several of the British artists on The Spectra roster in the 1990s were the result of the label's distribution deal before its expansion to a wider range of music.
Achievements
Spectra has a long history of many successful acts. During the late 1990s and 2000s, its success extended to include two Grammy Nominations and two Country Music Hall of Fame Inductions. In 2008, Spectra Records received a Country Music Award for Best Country Group/Duo, a Hollywood Music Nominations, several top ten hits and music awards. Spectra Records was featured in many major publications as "One of the premiere independent record labels to watch out for in the years to come."
International
Spectra Records expanded its catalog in 2005 signing artists from all over the world in all different genres of music. Spectra International is its subsidiary label to which all International artists are assigned. Spectra Records received their its Hollywood Music Award Nomination in 2007 and another nomination in 2008.
Artists
Spectra Records sets out to find the very best talent possible. Some other artists signed to Spectra include Steve Whalley, Brendan Keeley, Michelle Rounds, Rock Star: Supernova's Magni, Kizzy Star, Steve Barton, and numerous others.
Distribution
Spectra Music Company distributes worldwide via physical retail sales as well as digitally through the worldwide web. Spectra Records artists are also available as ringtones and ringback tones, and are distributed through Muzak.
Artceps Music
Spectra Records publishing company is Artceps Music. This was started in 1997 when the label was formed. Artceps Music is simply Spectra spelled backwards.
Sync Licensing
Spectra Records artists have been featured in everything from blockbuster movies to television series, commercials to video games. For a full list of movies featuring music from Spectra Records artists, visit the official Web site.
Magazine
In 2008, Spectra Records started a magazine titled Ballyhoo. Plans are currently being set for the release of a monthly magazine. Ballyhoo will feature all the latest in music and entertainment and is a registered trademark of Spectra Music Group.