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'''Merovingian Music''' also abbreviated as [[MRV]] or [[MRV Music]], is a non-genre specific record label based out of Red Bank, New Jersey. The label was founded by industry veteran Jack Ponti ([[Bon Jovi]], [[Alice Cooper]], [[India.Arie]], [[Boyz II Men]] ) who currently serves as CEO of the company. Shortly after, independent label owners Gregory Edgerton and Kyle Kraszewski ([[No Milk Records]]) were appointed General Manger and Vice President of Marketing.<ref>{{Cite web
'''Merovingian Music''' also abbreviated as [[MRV]]<ref>{{Cite web
| title = About
| title = About
| publisher = MRV
| publisher = MRV
| url = http://www.merovingianmusic.com/blog/about/
| url = http://www.merovingianmusic.com/blog/about/
| accessdate = 2010-04-27}}</ref> or [[MRV Music]]<ref>{{Cite web
| accessdate = 2010-11-10}}</ref>
| title = About
| publisher = MRV
| url = http://www.merovingianmusic.com/blog/about/
| accessdate = 2010-04-27}}</ref>, is a non-genre specific record label based out of Red Bank, New Jersey. The label was founded by industry veteran Jack Ponti ([[Bon Jovi]], [[Alice Cooper]], [[India.Arie]], [[Boyz II Men]] ) who currently serves as CEO of the company. Shortly after, independent label owners Gregory Edgerton and Kyle Kraszewski ([[No Milk Records]]) were appointed General Manger and Vice President of Marketing. MRV proudly maintains a close relationship with [[EMI]], specifically [[Capitol Records]] and [[Caroline Distribution]].


In addition to its strategic partnership with EMI, MRV has a number of joint venture releases. Most recently C.E. Music (David Lettermen’s Worldwide Pants Inc.) paired up with Capitol / MRV to release Runner Runner (former members of Rufio, Over It, and Don’t Look Down). MRV has also released records from a number of legacy acts ranging from Sebastian Bach (original voice of Skid Row) to Anthony Hamilton (Grammy nominated soul singer).
MRV has a number of strategic partnerships within the industry. In early 2010 Capitol Records, C.E. Music (David Lettermen’s Worldwide Pants Inc.) and MRV joined forces to release Runner Runner (former members of Rufio, Over It, and Don’t Look Down).<ref>{{Cite web
| title = Letterman Starts Record Label, Signs Pop-Punk Band
| publisher = Spin
| url = http://www.spin.com/articles/letterman-starts-record-label-signs-pop-punk-band
| accessdate = 2010-04-27}}</ref> Merovingian Music has also released records from several legacy acts ranging from Sebastian Bach (original voice of Skid Row) to Anthony Hamilton (Grammy nominated soul singer) via a distribution deal with [[EMI]].


==Current roster==
==Current roster==

Revision as of 19:32, 10 November 2010

Merovingian Music
Founded2006
FounderJack Ponti
Gregory Edgerton
Kyle Kraszewski
Distributor(s)EMI
GenreMetal
Rock
Alternative
R&B
Country of originUSA
LocationRed Bank, New Jersey
Official websitehttp://www.mrvmusic.com

Merovingian Music also abbreviated as MRV or MRV Music, is a non-genre specific record label based out of Red Bank, New Jersey. The label was founded by industry veteran Jack Ponti (Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, India.Arie, Boyz II Men ) who currently serves as CEO of the company. Shortly after, independent label owners Gregory Edgerton and Kyle Kraszewski (No Milk Records) were appointed General Manger and Vice President of Marketing.[1]

MRV has a number of strategic partnerships within the industry. In early 2010 Capitol Records, C.E. Music (David Lettermen’s Worldwide Pants Inc.) and MRV joined forces to release Runner Runner (former members of Rufio, Over It, and Don’t Look Down).[2] Merovingian Music has also released records from several legacy acts ranging from Sebastian Bach (original voice of Skid Row) to Anthony Hamilton (Grammy nominated soul singer) via a distribution deal with EMI.

Current roster

Alumni Roster

* denotes international acts licensed to Merovingian Music in the U.S.

MRV Discography

References

  1. ^ "About". MRV. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
  2. ^ "Letterman Starts Record Label, Signs Pop-Punk Band". Spin. Retrieved 2010-04-27.