David Fanning Launches Off Road Records [Exclusive]
David Fanning, Dylan Davidson and Jamie Graves. Photo: Sam Aldrich
Hit songwriter, producer and music industry executive David Fanning has launched Off Road Records, in partnership with Reservoir Media, Inc.
Dedicated to empowering the creators behind the music and nurturing the development of artists into sustainable careers, Off Road Records finds Fanning as President. Industry veteran Jamie Graves will serve as SVP of Marketing and Promotion and report directly to Fanning. Both are partners in the company.
“Since I decided to pursue a music career, starting a label that changes the economics for the stakeholders has been a dream of mine,” Fanning says. “Everything I have accomplished up to this point has given me the confidence to build an artist and songwriter-focused label that compensates the creators.
“Reservoir is led by visionaries like President and COO Rell Lafargue and John Ozier (EVP, Creative), and this would not be possible without their partnership,” Fanning continues. “I couldn’t be more excited to start this alongside my longtime and talented friend Jamie Graves and the support and belief of the Reservoir team.”
Off Road Records will distribute and market releases via Reservoir’s label platform, Reservoir Recordings, which will also provide other label services.
“As David’s publisher for the last three years, we have seen his ability to identify and support rising talent and drive it straight to the top. We are excited about his vision for Off Road Records and look forward to helping bring it to life,” Reservoir’s Lafargue adds. “This investment is also a great opportunity to continue growing Reservoir’s recorded music business together with creators we believe in.”
The first artist signed to Off Road Records is singer-songwriter Dylan Davidson. Raised in Tennessee with a deep love for the arts, Davidson blends vivid storytelling with soaring melodies, using music to process life’s complexities and inspire others. He will release his debut single, “Wine Night,” on Friday, March 14.
