PHOTO CREDIT: HERSON NICK TELSAINTPictured [L-R]: Dave Gordon and Rebin Shah
Atlantic Music Group has entered into a joint venture with Today Is Vintage, the indie label founded by Swedish music executive, artist, and entrepreneur, Rebin Shah.
Founded in Sweden and headquartered in New York, Today Is Vintage operates with staff based in Stockholm, London, and Los Angeles.
Shah, Monday’s (February 23) announcement noted, “has managed platinum-selling artists and Grammy-winning producers”. He has also served as Creative Director for c, founded by Queen Silvia of Sweden.
Led by Rebin Shah with partner Dave Gordon, Today Is Vintage has “supported releases with over 20 billion streams, more than 80 gold and platinum certifications worldwide, and numerous awards in the Nordics,” the press release added.
Today Is Vintage also founded and produces The Cloud Sessions, an international songwriting camp in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC, Export Music Sweden, and the Consulate-General of Sweden in New York.
Dave Gordon, meanwhile, most recently served as Head of Urban Sales and SVP of A&R at WarnerRecords, following a tenure at Columbia Records.
Atlantic Music Group said that its new JV with Today Is Vintage reflects AMG’s “continued strategy of aligning with distinctive label partners with international expertise and cross-market execution.”
The JV marks the latest such deal for Atlantic Music Group.
In September, the company entered into a joint venture with Limosa Nostra Records, a label founded by artist, entrepreneur, and designer Ricky Hil.
Elsewhere at AMG, last month, Kevin Weaver was promoted to the newly created role of President, Atlantic Music Group.
In December, Atlantic Music Group promoted Dave Rocco to the newly created position of Chief Creative Officer.
In November, Jeremy Vuernick was named Executive Vice President, Atlantic Music Group (AMG), joining AMG’s global leadership team.
“Rebin and Dave are the kind of forward-thinking, globally minded entrepreneurs we want to be in business with. We’re glad to welcome them into the Atlantic family.”
Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, and Zach Friedman, COO of Atlantic Music Group, said: “Rebin and Dave are the kind of forward-thinking, globally minded entrepreneurs we want to be in business with. We’re glad to welcome them into the Atlantic family.”
“The forward-thinking environment Elliot Grainge has built values taste and innovation, which makes this global partnership feel natural.”
Rebin Shah
Commenting on the partnership, Shah added: “Music doesn’t move in straight lines anymore. Culture travels sideways, across borders, scenes, and communities all at once. Atlantic understands that reality – not just structurally, but culturally.
“The forward-thinking environment Elliot Grainge has built values taste and innovation, which makes this global partnership feel natural. We’re excited to write the next chapter of Today Is Vintage together with Elliot, Zach Friedman, Nico Ziangas, and the rest of the AMG team.”Music Business Worldwide
