Former BBC Radio 1 playlist boss Nigel Harding and current Radio 1 DJ Danny Howard have signed a partnership with Sony Music UK for their dance music project Nothing Else Matters.
Nothing Else Matters Records will now officially launch with RCA, seeking out ‘the best new dance music talent’.
The new venture was agreed with Sony Music UK Chairman and CEO Jason Iley and RCA President Colin Barlow.
The first release on the label, in partnership with Resilience Records, will be 99 Souls, ‘The Girl is Mine Featuring Destiny’s Child and Brandy’.
The track, licensed by Sony Music UK CEO/Chairman Jason Iley and RCA A&R Pino Pumilia, will be released on November 6.
MBW broke the news that Harding was leaving Radio 1 in May, after nine years at the broadcaster.
The exec was one of the architects of Radio 1’s playlist policy, playing a pivotal role in breaking some of the UK’s biggest artists of recent years including Years and Years, Clean Bandit, Biffy Clyro and Florence and the Machine.
“We will focus on releasing tracks, curating events and representing dance and electronic music as the lifestyle we live and breathe.”
Danny Howard, Nothing Else Matters
In the past four years, he has also entered both The Guardian’s ‘Music Power 100’ and GQ’s ‘Most Influential Men in Britain’ lists.
Danny Howard debuted as a presenter on Radio 1 in 2011, band has become one of the UK’s most high profile DJs and dance music experts.
He has presented the weekly Dance Anthems Radio 1 show as well as playing two full US tours, headlining nights all over Europe and hosting a much lauded residency in Ibiza.
Howard said: “Every day I’m discovering new tracks and extremely talented artists. Aside from supporting them on air and on the dance-floor, I’ve always wanted a way in which I can help even more people hear these incredible sounds.
“With Nothing Else Matters Records, we will focus on releasing tracks, curating events and representing dance and electronic music as the lifestyle we all live and breathe.
“We’re extremely proud to kick off with ’99 Souls – The Girl Is Mine’ as the label’s first release.
“After all, Nothing Else Matters…But The Music.”
“From the moment we met jason [Iley] and colin [barlow] to discuss our vision for the label we knew we had found the perfect home at RCA.”
Nigel Harding, Nothing Else Matters
Nigel Harding said: “Having really enjoyed working with Danny on his Radio 1 show, I jumped at the chance to work with him on this record label.
“We share the same passion for dance music as well as the excitement of discovering and breaking new artists.
“From the moment we met Jason [Iley] and Colin [Barlow] to discuss our vision for the label we knew we had found the perfect home at RCA.
“The enthusiasm of the whole team is exactly what we were looking for in a label partner.
“We couldn’t hope for a better launch than ‘The Girl Is Mine’, a track that totally encapsulates the sound we want for the label: credible dance music with massive appeal.”
Colin Barlow said: “I am delighted to be working with Nigel and Danny. Their knowledge will enhance what’s now become a very exciting A&R team. We at RCA can’t wait to get working with them.”Music Business Worldwide
