Concord Label Group announced today that Concord Records and Fantasy Records have merged. A new logo has been unveiled for the combined brand which will keep the name of Concord Records. Led by co-presidents Margi Cheske and Mark Williams, the label will continue working with incredible artists, unbound by genre, as well as uphold Concord’s mission of Championing Artists, Elevating Voices, and Impacting Culture. Cheske and Williams, who have known each other since they worked together at Virgin Records, are based in Los Angeles and report to Tom Becci, Chief Executive of Concord Label Group.
This new iteration of Concord Records is continuing the work of its namesake, as well as the legacy of Fantasy Records, as the labels have been lauded for decades for championing a diverse roster of artists. Concord Records furthers this commitment, doubling its efforts of patiently developing a wide array of innovative and talented artists, such as Allison Russell, Daffo, John Vincent III, Matt Berninger, and many more to come. Concord Records has similarly pledged to elevate a unique roster of established artists whose stories are not done being told, including esperanza spalding, Lindsey Stirling, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Taking Back Sunday, Seether, The Offspring, and Thirty Seconds To Mars.
In addition, a new logo has been designed for Concord Records, one that endeavors to establish a fresh path forward for the label as well as to honor the label’s legacy. The new Concord Records logo has its own distinctive mark while still having a thread to the logo for Concord Label Group and Concord.
“In a music landscape where radical change has become the norm, it is vital that labels position themselves to manage complex challenges deftly,” said Tom Becci, Chief Executive of Concord Label Group. Adding, “This merger allows Concord to best utilize our global platform while maintaining the boutique level of service artists have come to expect. I know Mark and Margi share this notion, and their combined resources, alongside their complementary skill sets, will be a real benefit to the artists we serve.”
“Both Concord and Fantasy Records have always pursued artists with a unique vision and story to tell; the combined Concord Records will have an environment where those creative visions will be nurtured and supported,” said Mark Williams.
Margi Cheske added, “This merger will allow us to better maximize our resources in service of those visions. Ultimately, this means a much more global, interconnected approach—allowing us, in concert with our incredible roster of artists, to bring their music to audiences around the world.”
