It seems like everyone is setting up a record label at the moment. Perhaps it's time we launched a CMU record label. Any major labels out there wanting to invest lots of money in a joint venture - you know the phone number. We'd make great A&Rs. That Jo from S Club and Justin from Hollyoaks duo - golden ticket, I tell you.
Anyway, SonyBMG have announced a new joint venture with James Endeacott, who was most recently an A&R over there at Rough Trade, where he worked with The Libertines, Hal and The Strokes. The new label, to be called 1965 Records, will be marketed and distributed by the newly created Columbia division of SonyBMG UK and, if it builds itself a roster even half as good as Rough Trade's, it'll be sure to be a CMU favourite.
SonyBMG top bloke Rob Stringer confirmed the new venture by saying: "We are thrilled to be working with the unique A&R talents of James Endeacott through the formation of his new label 1965. James is an inspirational character (on and off the pitch!!). It's going to be an exciting musical adventure!"
Endeacott himself added: "Someone like me should not be allowed to start any fires on their own....luckily the good people at Columbia are going to help me. Unlock your mind it's 1965".