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{{Infobox record label
{{Infobox record label <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Music -->
| name = Merovingian Music
| name = Merovingian Music
| image = [[Image:MerovingianMusiclogo.jpg|150px]]
| image = MerovingianMusiclogo.jpg
| image_bg =
| image_size = 100
| parent =
| parent = [[Universal Music Group]]
| founded = 2006
| founded = {{start date|2006}}
| founder = [[Jack Ponti]]<br />[[Gregory Edgerton]]<br />[[Kyle Kraszewski]]
| founder = [[Jack Ponti]]<br />[[Gregory Edgerton]]<br />[[Kyle Kraszewski]]
| distributor = [[EMI]]
| distributor = [[Capitol Music Group]]
| genre = [[heavy metal music|Metal]]<br />[[Rock music|Rock]]<br />[[Alternative rock|Alternative]]<br />[[R&B]]
| genre = [[heavy metal music|Metal]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[Alternative rock|alternative]], [[R&B]]
| country = [[United States|USA]]
| country = U.S.
| location = [[Red Bank, New Jersey]]
| location = [[Red Bank, New Jersey]]
| url = http://www.mrvmusic.com
| website = {{URL|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 co-presidents. MRV has a number of strategic partnerships within the industry.<ref>{{Cite web| title = About| publisher = MRV | url = http://www.merovingianmusic.com/blog/about/| accessdate = 2010-11-10}}</ref>
'''Merovingian Music''' also abbreviated as '''MRV''' or '''MRV Music''', is a non-genre specific record label in [[Red Bank, New Jersey]]. The label was founded by [[Jack Ponti]] who is also CEO of the company. Shortly after, independent label owners Gregory Edgerton and Kyle Kraszewski were appointed co-presidents.<ref>{{cite web| title = About| publisher = MRV | url = http://www.merovingianmusic.com/blog/about/| accessdate = 2010-11-10}}</ref>


Most recently MRV entered a partnership with [[Jive Records]] / [[Battery Records (hip hop)|Battery Records]] ([[Sony Music Entertainment]]) to release the MC and Drummer duo from Atlanta, Big Heed and Alien. In early 2010 [[Capitol Records]], C.E. Music ([[David Letterman]]’s [[Worldwide Pants|Worldwide Pants Inc.]]) and MRV joined forces to release the new production of the pop-rock band [[Runner Runner]], which includes former members of [[Rufio]], [[Over It (band)|Over It]] and Don’t Look Down.<ref>{{Cite web| title = Letterman Starts Record Label, Signs Pop-Punk Ban | publisher = Spin | url = http://www.spin.com/articles/letterman-starts-record-label-signs-pop-punk-band | accessdate = 2011-02-22}}</ref> Merovingian Music recently signed Belgian rock band [[Black Box Revelation]], their album ''My Perception'' is due out 3 october 2011. Merovingian Music has also released records from several legacy acts ranging from [[Sebastian Bach]] (original voice of [[Skid Row]]) to [[Anthony Hamilton (musician)|Anthony Hamilton]] (Grammy nominated soul singer) via a distribution deal with [[EMI]].
MRV entered a partnership with [[Jive Records|Jive]]/[[Battery Records (hip hop)|Battery]] to release the MC and Drummer duo Big Heed and Alien. In early 2010 [[Capitol Records]], C.E. Music ([[David Letterman]]'s [[Worldwide Pants|Worldwide Pants Inc.]]) and MRV joined forces to release the pop-rock band [[Runner Runner (band)|Runner Runner]], which includes former members of [[Rufio]], [[Over It (band)|Over It]], and Don't Look Down.<ref>{{cite web| title = Letterman Starts Record Label, Signs Pop-Punk Ban | publisher = Spin | url = https://www.spin.com/2010/04/letterman-starts-record-label-signs-pop-punk-band/ | accessdate = 2011-02-22}}</ref> Merovingian signed Belgian rock band [[Black Box Revelation]] and has released music by [[Sebastian Bach]] and [[Anthony Hamilton (musician)|Anthony Hamilton]] via a distribution deal with [[EMI]].


==Current roster==
==Current roster==
* [[Black Box Revelation]]
* [[The Black Box Revelation]]
* [[Runner Runner]]
* [[Runner Runner (band)|Runner Runner]]
* [[Big Heed and Alien]]
* [[Big Heed and Alien]]
* [[Sebastian Bach]]
* [[Sebastian Bach]]
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* [[Royal Bliss]]
* [[Royal Bliss]]


==Alumni Roster==
==Past==
* [[Anthony Hamilton (musician)|Anthony Hamilton]]
* [[Anthony Hamilton (musician)|Anthony Hamilton]]
* [[Kittie]]
* [[Kittie]]
* [[Bertell]]
* [[Bertell]]
* [[Lady Fantastic]]
* [[Supagroup]]
* [[Supagroup]]
* [[Plastic Parachute]]
* Plastic Parachute
* [[The Trews]]
* [[The Trews]]
* [[Wire Daisies]]
* [[Wire Daisies]]
<nowiki>*</nowiki> <small>denotes international acts licensed to Merovingian Music in the U.S.</small>
<nowiki>*</nowiki> <small>denotes international acts licensed to Merovingian Music in the U.S.</small>


==MRV Discography==
==Discography==
* [[Kittie]] - "Funeral for Yesterday" <small>single</small> (2006)
* [[Kittie]] - "Funeral for Yesterday" <small>single</small> (2006)
* [[Kittie]] - ''[[Funeral for Yesterday]]'' <small>album w/ bonus DVD</small> (2007)
* [[Kittie]] - ''[[Funeral for Yesterday]]'' <small>album w/ bonus DVD</small> (2007)
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* [[Sebastian Bach]] - ''[[Angel Down]]'' <small>album</small> (2007)
* [[Sebastian Bach]] - ''[[Angel Down]]'' <small>album</small> (2007)
* [[Sebastian Bach]] - "By Your Side" <small>single</small> (2008)
* [[Sebastian Bach]] - "By Your Side" <small>single</small> (2008)
* [[Plastic Parachute]] - "Betty Ford Princess" <small>single</small> (2008)
* Plastic Parachute - "Betty Ford Princess" <small>single</small> (2008)
* [[Wire Daisies]] - "Make Everything Change" <small>single</small> (2008)
* [[Wire Daisies]] - "Make Everything Change" <small>single</small> (2008)
* [[Royal Bliss]] - "[[Save Me (Royal Bliss song)|Save Me]]" <small>single</small> (2008)
* [[Royal Bliss]] - "[[Save Me (Royal Bliss song)|Save Me]]" <small>single</small> (2008)
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* [[Bertell]] - "Beat It Up" <small>single</small> (2010)
* [[Bertell]] - "Beat It Up" <small>single</small> (2010)
* [[Bertell]] - "Beat It Up" feat. [[Twista]] <small>single</small> (2010)
* [[Bertell]] - "Beat It Up" feat. [[Twista]] <small>single</small> (2010)
* [[Runner Runner]] - "So Obvious" <small>single</small> (2010)
* [[Runner Runner (band)|Runner Runner]] - "So Obvious" <small>single</small> (2010)
* [[Runner Runner]] - ''[[Runner Runner]]'' <small>album</small> (2010)
* [[Runner Runner (band)|Runner Runner]] - ''[[Runner Runner (album)|Runner Runner]]'' <small>album</small> (2010)
* [[Big Heed and Alien]] - "Tipsy" <small>single</small> (2010)
* [[Big Heed and Alien]] - "Tipsy" <small>single</small> (2010)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.merovingianmusic.com/ Official MRV web site]
* [http://www.merovingianmusic.com/ Official site]

* [http://www.twitter.com/mrvmusic/ MRV] on [[Twitter]]
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* [http://www.facebook.com/mrvmusic/ MRV] on [[Facebook]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/merovingianmusic/ MRV] on [[Youtube]]


[[Category:American independent record labels]]
[[Category:American independent record labels]]
[[Category:Rock record labels]]
[[Category:Rock record labels]]
[[Category:Record labels established in 2006]]
[[Category:Record labels established in 2006]]
[[Category:Music of Red Bank, New Jersey]]

Latest revision as of 05:23, 22 May 2024

Merovingian Music
Parent companyUniversal Music Group
Founded2006 (2006)
FounderJack Ponti
Gregory Edgerton
Kyle Kraszewski
Distributor(s)Capitol Music Group
GenreMetal, rock, alternative, R&B
Country of originU.S.
LocationRed Bank, New Jersey
Official websitewww.mrvmusic.com

Merovingian Music also abbreviated as MRV or MRV Music, is a non-genre specific record label in Red Bank, New Jersey. The label was founded by Jack Ponti who is also CEO of the company. Shortly after, independent label owners Gregory Edgerton and Kyle Kraszewski were appointed co-presidents.[1]

MRV entered a partnership with Jive/Battery to release the MC and Drummer duo Big Heed and Alien. In early 2010 Capitol Records, C.E. Music (David Letterman's Worldwide Pants Inc.) and MRV joined forces to release the pop-rock band Runner Runner, which includes former members of Rufio, Over It, and Don't Look Down.[2] Merovingian signed Belgian rock band Black Box Revelation and has released music by Sebastian Bach and Anthony Hamilton via a distribution deal with EMI.

Current roster

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Past

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

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ "About". MRV. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
  2. ^ "Letterman Starts Record Label, Signs Pop-Punk Ban". Spin. Retrieved 2011-02-22.
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