Record Label Research Sarah Butler

·   The Label 4Ad specialises in rock, indie, folk, pop punk and experimental pop/rock bands,

·         Andeoresound also specialises in indie pop and indie rock bands

·       The record label Audio Antihero specialises in folk, indie and alternative bands

·         Audiobulb Records specialise in the electronic music genre

·    The Record Label Bad Sekta specialises in the electronic and drum ‘n’ bass genres

All of the Labels listed above are independent labels and they all specialise in similar genres and none of them specialise in mainstream genres such as Pop, Rap or R ‘n’ B. Also none them represent mainstream artists.

·         Island records specialise in various genres with particular focus on rock and pop they represent some famous artists. The famous artists they represent are: Annie Lennox, they used to represent Amy Winehouse, Florence and the Machine, James Morrison, Gotye, Gorge Michele,  Stevie wonder, The Sugarbabes, Robbie Williams and Tulisa.

·   Epic Records specialise in pop rock genres and the famous artists they represent are: Avril Lavigne, Cher Lloyd, Ozzy Osborne, they used to represent Michael Jackson, Paloma Faith and The Script.

·    Columbia Records specialise in the pop and rock genres and the famous artists they represent are: AC/DC, Aerosmith, Adele, Barbra Streisand, Beyonce, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Calvin Harris, Celine Dion, Daft Punk, David Bowie, Destiny's Child, Glee Cast, Little Mix, Neil Diamond, Olly Murs, One Direction, Pink Floyd, Susan Boil, Reta Ora and Train.

I think I would put the song I have chosen ("Wake me up Before you Go Go" by WHAM!) in Columbia Records as the label represents similar artists. Also the label has a mix of newer artists and artists that are more established and they were with the label in the 80s.