Universal Music Group UK has relaunched Fontana as label focusing on jazz, folk, blues, alternative and soul in the UK. Tom Lewis, currently Co-President of Decca Record, has been appointed President of the new unit, which will be the home of Jacob Collier, AURORA, Jeff Goldblum, Jordan Rakei, Melody Gardot, Victor Ray, The Teskey Brothers and dodie.
Lewis commented: “Some of the most important jazz records ever made arrived on these shores carrying the Fontana logo. We begin this new chapter o...

Mark Chipello has been promoted to the role of President of independent US music company Position Music. He reports to Tyler Bacon, Founder & CEO of Position Music. In his new role, Chipello will "partner with Bacon in leading the company’s overall direction as they continue to focus on growing both the music publishing and record label divisions."
As part of the promotion, Position's A&R team will jointly report to Chipello and Bacon. The department heads Emily Weber (Partner, Head of S...

Jose Cedeño has been promoted to EVP/General Manager of Interscope Capitol's Miami division. In his new position, he will continue to work closely with the Head of Interscope Capitol Miami, Nir Seroussi, and will oversee the day-to-day functions of the label.
First launched in 2019, Interscope Capitol Miami is the first Latin music division to be housed within a major label, with a repertoire including Ivan Cornejo, Bad Gyal and Xavi, as well as new deals with established acts like KAROL G and ...