EFM Records | |
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Founded | 2008 |
Founder | Dito Godwin |
Status | Active |
Distributor(s) | Universal Music Group |
Genre | Various |
Country of origin | United States |
Location | Hollywood, California |
EFM Records is an American independent record label and corporation founded in 2008 by music producer Dito Godwin. Designed as an Artist friendly label, EFM's primary focus is on existing notable artists who prefer to have more control over their art as well as development projects hand picked by Godwin.
It was formed in 2008 by Dito Godwin and a group of corporate investors with a primary goal of being an artist friendly label and focused on modern technology and distribution, while still supporting more traditional methods such as radio and retail.
In late 2008, EFM Records signed Former Interscope recording Artist and lead singer/guitarist of Pseudopod (band) Kevin Carlberg and in early 2009, brought on three more Artists including, Kathryn Gallagher (Daughter of Actor Peter Gallagher), Mike Stone (guitarist of Heavy Metal Giants Queensrÿche), and Carlton Pride (son of Country Music Hall of Fame's Charlie Pride).
By mid-2009 EFM Records had partnered Mi5 Recordings (whose Artists include Ali Campbell of UB40, Fishbone, and Sandra Bernhard to name a few) and ultimately facilitated major North American distribution through EMI Music Group and Caroline Distribution by years end, however in early 2010, EFM parted ways with EMI and Mi5 and signed a deal with Bungalo (whose artists include Patti Labelle, La Toya Jackson, among others) and Universal Music Group.