Columbia & Vaughn Launch Signal Records
• Columbia Records has entered into a joint venture with former Capitol Records Chairman & CEO Jeff Vaughnto launch Signal Records.
Variety reports that the Los Angeles-based imprint will operate as a new label with Columbia Records, effective immediately, with an artist roster TBA in the coming weeks. As Founder & CEO, Vaughn will lead the company’s creative direction and business development while utilizing Columbia’s marketing, promotion, and label services.
Ron Perry, Chairman & CEO of Columbia Records, said, “I’ve admired Jeff’s work from afar for a while. He has incredible musical instincts, an infectious work ethic, and great passion. I’m looking forward to working together on this new chapter.”
Vaughn commented, “Signal Records is the home for artists and entrepreneurs who want to amplify their voice without diluting their message. Ron and Jen Mallory lead a forward-thinking team that shares our commitment to this mission, making Columbia Records our perfect partner.”
Vaughn was named President of Capitol Records in Jan. 2020, and a year later was elevated to Chairman & CEO of Capitol Music Group, a position he held until his departure in late 2021. Vaughn earlier served as VP of A&R at the Artist Partner Group (APG) — a fully integrated and supported arm of Atlantic Records — and Artist Publishing Group, having joined the multi-faceted company at its founding in 2013. Vaughn began his career in the mailroom at talent agency UTA.
