There have been big changes at Island with the departure of Darcus Beese and the appointment of Louis Bloom as president. In the latest move, Island veteran Jon Turner has ...
It’s the end of an era at Island UK today, and the start of another at Island US, as Darcus Beese officially takes the helm at the American version ...
Louis Bloom’s “lifelong fascination” with Island Records has now landed him the top job at the major.
Bloom was unveiled today (May 30) as Island’s new president, part of a ...
Following the announcement of Darcus Beese’s move to the US, Louis Bloom has been appointed as president of Island Records UK.
The head of A&R, who’s spent 16 years ...
Darcus Beese has taken on a big new job as president of Island Records in the US, effective July 1, 2018. Of course, he's a respected exec and familiar ...
After almost 30 years at Island Records in the UK, Darcus Beese is heading to the US to head up the American label.
Beese, one of the best-known and most ...
Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced an exclusive international recording agreement with Kris Wu, one of Asia’s biggest stars.
Under the agreement, Wu's future music will be released internationally, excluding ...
Annie Christensen has been captivated by Sigrid ever since a bumper package of demos landed in her inbox some time in 2016.
Island’s senior A&R director flew directly back in ...
Annie Christensen, Senior A&R manager, Island Records“I’ve never really felt a group of people on a campaign be so in tune. It’s testament to her and the music she ...
Sigrid Solbakk Raabe is sitting at the piano in her family home in Ålesund, Norway.
Outside the small, white wooden house, which was built in 1903, snow blankets the garden ...
