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Frontiers Music

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Not to be confused with Frontier Records.
Frontiers Records
Founded1996 (1996)
FounderSerafino Perugino
StatusActive
Distributor(s)
Genre
Country of originItaly
LocationNaples
Official websitewww.frontiers.it

Frontiers Music Srl is an Italian record label that primarily focuses on hard rock.[1][2][3] The label was founded in 1996 by Serafino Perugino and is headquartered in Naples.

History

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In 1996, Serafino Perugino began his career in the music industry as an Italian distributor for various artists in the field of classic rock, earning a strong reputation in the industry. In 1998, this reputation enabled him to establish Frontiers Records, named after Journey's album Frontiers. The label's first release was the double live album Never Say Goodbye by the British hard rock band Ten.

Alongside its dedication to managing new artists in the genre, Frontiers Records has become a leading label in the classic rock nostalgia circuit. Its roster includes several renowned classic rock bands and artists, such as Toto, Journey, Whitesnake, Blue Öyster Cult, Styx, Survivor, Quiet Riot, Boston, FM, Glenn Hughes, Joe Lynn Turner, Jeff Scott Soto, Jeff Lynne, Yes, Little River Band, Winger, House of Lords, Thunder, Crush 40, and Hardline.

In December 2010, Frontiers Records finalized a sales contract with EMI Music for U.S. and Canada distribution, which took effect in January 2011.[4][5] After Universal Music Group (UMG)'s acquisition of EMI, UMG subsidiary Caroline assumed U.S. distribution. Beginning in January 2017, Sony Music or its independent labels distributor RED Music began distributing Frontiers Records releases in key markets, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Caroline Distribution (now Virgin Music Label & Artist Services) continued handling distribution in the U.K., while independent labels managed distribution in other parts of the world. Exclusive distribution in Greece is handled by Infinity Entertainment IKE. The exact date Frontiers Records rebranded itself as Frontiers Music remains unclear, though speculation suggests it occurred in 2014.[6]

Italian producer, singer, keyboardist, songwriter, and mixing engineer Alessandro Del Vecchio served as the label's in-house producer for thirteen years, until announcing his departure in March 2024.[7]

Artists

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References

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  1. ^ Olivier (4 July 2021). "Singer Dino Jelusick claims Frontiers Records just removed his band Jelusick's new video". Sleaze Roxx. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  2. ^ Ramirez, Carlos (31 August 2012). "Frontiers Records: How An Italian Rock Fan Built an Indie Empire". Noisecreep. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Alirio Signs To Frontiers Records For The Release Of His Debut 'All Things Must Pass' • TotalRock". TotalRock. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  4. ^ Imperatore, MJ (3 December 2010). "FRONTIERS RECORDS sings distribution agreement with EMI MUSIC for North American market!". Rock & Metal News Express webzine. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
  5. ^ "Frontiers Records Launches Official North American Online Store In Conjunction With EMI Label Services And Merch Direct". bravewords.com. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Frontiers Records vs Frontiers Music Srl". MetaBrainz Community Discourse. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
  7. ^ "AS OF TODAY, I PART WAYS WITH FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Frontiers Music SRL | Record Label".
  9. ^ "SCARDUST Signs To Frontiers Records, ROCK YOU RADIO". ROCK YOU RADIO. 18 September 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Scardust - "Game of Now" | 🖤 NEW SIGNING & VIDEO ALERT 🖤 We welcome Scardust to our roster with the release of their new video "Game of Now"! Weaving together progressive metal,... | By Frontiers Music srl | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
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