Shock Records
| Shock Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | David Williams Frank Falvo Andrew McGee |
| Genre | Alternative rock, rock, punk rock, folk, pop, electronic, blues |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Location | Kew, Victoria |
Shock Records was an Australian independent record label. Founded in 1988, it was bought by Regency Media Group in 2010. Regency Media folded in February 2023.
History
Shock Records was founded in 1988 by David Williams, Frank Falvo, and Andrew McGee.[1] They had all previously worked in music retail or distribution: Williams for a Melbourne distribution company called "Musicland"; Falvo for Exposure Records; and McGee for Greville Records.[citation needed]
The company was at its height in the 1990s, with many hits in the grunge and alternative rock genres, including artists such as The Offspring, TISM, and Ricki-Lee Coulter.[2]
In August 2010, at that time still headed by Williams, the company was sold to CD duplicator, the Regency Media Group, at which time its distribution centre was moved to Regency's Sydney warehouse.[2]"Shock Records". Regency Media Group. Retrieved 15 September 2023. (Old website?)</ref>
Craig May headed the company from around February 2013 until January 2014, when he relocated to the UK. Mick Tarbuk took the reigns for nearly two years, until November 2015, when Luke Girgis was A&R/label director. However Girgis departed after only nine months, in July 2016.[3][4]
Shock also started the company CDFA,[when?] an entertainment distribution and fulfilment company, which also engaged in music publishing. It also launched of Ragged Company Touring and Kimchi Creative Services.[5]
Regency Media entered voluntary administration in February 2023.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Shock Records". Rate Your Music.
- ^ a b Butler, Ben (3 August 2010). "Shock record label sold, warehouse to close". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ Reid, Poppy (8 July 2016). "Exclusive: Shock Records has lost another label director". The Music Network. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ "Luke Girgis". Linked In. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ "Companies - Regency Media Group". Regency Media Group. Retrieved 8 April 2018. [dead link]
- ^ "Five Mile owner Regency Media appoints administrators". Books+Publishing. 9 February 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
External links
- Shock Records discography at Discogs
