X-Nico

unusual facts about Sony Records


Takanori Arisawa

In 1980, Arisawa's song "Shinjuku Transfer" was recorded by the chorus group SOAP for Epic/Sony Records.


Dru Masters

Artist: Cyndi Lauper Title: Time After Time (remix) Year: 1993 Label: Sony Records

The Jubilees

The Jubilees received interest from several record companies, including EMI and Sony Records but split up before signing a record deal.

The Pirate Signal

Eventually labels began calling, as TVT, Atlantic, Warner Bros. Records, and Sony expressed interest, as well as major indies like Def Jux, Rhymesayers, Strange Famous, Black Clover and even Epitaph itself inquiring about the band.


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Brew Masters

In the series premiere, Sam heads to Sony Records in New York City to create a special beer commemorating the 40th anniversary release of Miles Davis's Bitches Brew album.

Pete Vuckovic

He was quickly signed by Sony Records and spent 2 years writing and recording an album for his new project 'Elevation', they played a show in London with Vuckovic on guitar as well as releasing an E.P but by the time it was finally finished his A&R man had left the company, Vuckovic was dropped and the album never released.