+1 Records
| +1 Records | |
|---|---|
 +1 Records Co-Founders 2015 (left: Nat Hays, right: Jonny Kaps) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New York, NY |
| Genres | Independent, Alternative |
| Years active | 2008-Present |
| Website |
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+1 Records was founded in 2008 as part of the music management company +1 Music.[1] In 2014, +1 Records became an official label partner of Lyor Cohen's 300 Entertainment.[2][3] +1 Records is owned by Jonny Kaps and Nathaniel Hays.[4]
Biography
In the 10 years since +1 Records was formed, Jonny and Nat have been managers, publicists, digital marketing pioneers, brand consultants, event promotors, and label executives. Their vast range of experience and dynamic approach to the music business has facilitated with +1 Record's overall growth and success.
Before +1 Records (2004-2008)
In 2003, while working at a PR company, Jonny Kaps started managing a band called Stellastarr.[5] Meanwhile, Nat Hays had been a fan of Stellastarr even before Jonny started managing the band. As Stellastarr was gaining recognition within the industry, Jonny designed a new business model, merging artist management with PR. Intrigued by Stellastarr's newfound growth, Nat reached out to Jonny to discuss the band. After meeting and realizing their similar visions, Nat and Jonny decided to start the company which became +1 Records.
Early Years (2008-2013)
+1 began in Jonny Kaps' apartment in 2004, but it wasn't until 2008 that Nat and Jonny launched a full service, independent record label.[5] 2010 brought in their first hit, The Heavy's How You Like Me Now. Jonny and Nat managed to get the band to perform on Letterman; a video of the performance went viral soon after. After success with band Atlas Genius, Jonny and Nat began working with the partners who were in the process of forming 300 Entertainment.
+1 Records Today (2013-Present)
in 2013, Jonny and Nat partnered +1 Records with 300 Entertainment. The partnership came naturally, as both companies share similar visions, and are independent startups. Since joining 300, +1 has expanded their influence with the creation of two singles labels, Honeymoon and Vitalic Noise.
Clients
+1 Records
- Coast Modern,[6]
- Life In Film
- Caught A Ghost
- Slaptop
- The Morning Benders[4]
- The Postelles[7]
- The Boy Least Likely To
- Illinois
- The Heavy[8]
- Atlas Genius
Honeymoon
- Anna of the North
- Rejjie Snow
- Milk and Bone
Notes
- ↑ "RecordLabel". +1RecordsOverview. Archived from the original on 2012-02-23. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
- ↑ "Exclusive: +1 Records Becomes Official Label Partner of Lyor Cohen's 300 Entertainment". Retrieved 2016-07-27.
- ↑ "300 Entertainment". 300 Entertainment. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
- 1 2 High, Kamau (October 11, 2008). "Stepping Out: Puma Embraces Music Branding". Billboard. p. 21. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
- 1 2 http://300ent.com/journal
- ↑ "Home - Coast Modern". Coast Modern. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
- ↑ Menze, Jill (April 2, 2011). "Can't Stand Still". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
- ↑ Duerden, Nick (October 2009). "The Heavy: West Coast Brits leave England to find love for their raucous stompers". Spin. p. 36. Retrieved November 11, 2014.