Mike Roth, originally from Northampton, Massachusetts, is an A&R man.
He is notable for discovering and developing numerous famous Canadian bands including Our Lady Peace,[1] Chantal Kreviazuk,[1][2] Amanda Marshall,[1] The Philosopher Kings,[1] Prozzäk,[1] Junkhouse,[1] Hemingway Corner,[1] Edwin,[1] and Dala among others.[1]
Formerly a senior VP of the Canadian division of Sony Music Entertainment,[3][4] Roth has since founded his own music company, "Big Bold Sun Music" in 2003.[4]
Under this company, he has signed three new bands to his label for development, which include: folk-rock musician Pat Robitaille, singer and dancer Andreja, and the acoustic-folk duo Dala, recently[when?] signed to a major label deal by Universal Music.
References
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- ^ Krewen, Nick (1999). "Tara Lyn Hart". The Record. Retrieved 2007-08-29.
- ^ Hughes, Kim (2000-12-20). "Martina Sorbara". Now Magazine. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-08-29.
- ^ a b "An Interview With Danny McBride". ZMS Music. 2006. Retrieved 2007-08-29.[permanent dead link]