EFM Records is an American independent record label and corporation founded in 2008 by music producer

Dito Godwin Dito Godwin (1955–2021) was an American record producer and executive, best known for his production works with Mötley Crüe, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley of Kiss, Great White, and more recently No Doubt, Kevin Carlberg, The Stick People and ...

. Designed as an artist friendly label, It 's primary focus is on notable artists, who prefer to have more individual control of their art, as well as development projects hand-picked by Godwin.

History

2008 - 2010

It was Formed in 2008 by

and a group of corporate investors with the primary goal of being an artist-friendly label 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

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Kevin Carlberg Kevin Carlberg (April 28, 1977 – August 29, 2009) was an American vocalist and acoustic guitarist. Carlberg is best known as the vocalist and acoustic guitarist of Pseudopod. He completed a solo CD with producer Dito Godwin. Carlberg was diagnos ...

, and in early 2009 brought on three more Artists including, Kathryn Gallagher (Daughter of Actor

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), Mike Stone (guitarist of Heavy Metal band

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), and Carlton Pride (son of Country Music Hall of Fame's Charlie Pride). By mid-2009 EFM Records had partnered with Mi5 Recordings which facilitated major North American distribution with EMI Music Group and

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. However, in early 2010 EFM parted ways with

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and Mi5 and signed a deal with Bungalo and

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. In 2010 the label signed Rolan Bolan (son of

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), punk band Hear Kitty Kitty, and alternative modern punk band The Stick People. As of 2009, the label had showcased digital works from all its artists, but had yet to release a single or a full-length CD, stating that they will be released in 2010. After the death of

, Godwin worked with Rolan Bolan on recording "Missing Me", written by

, and assisted in the Video production. In July 2010, EFM confirmed a dual release date of August 17 for two Artists "Hear Kitty Kitty" and "The Stick People" through

2011 - present

EFM released The Stick People in digital form on July 19, 2011, The same year,

Jani Lane Jani Lane (born John Kennedy Oswald; February 1, 1964 – August 11, 2011) was an American singer and the lead vocalist, frontman, lyricist and main songwriter for the glam metal band Warrant. From Hollywood, California, the band experienced su ...

(best known as the lead singer of Warrant), died on August 11th, 2011. President and CEO of EFM Records,

stated, "I've been working with Jani Lane over the last few months putting songs together in an effort to supply some of my clients with his incredible songs as well as putting a record together for him to possibly release on my label. His passing has shocked and saddened me to the point of tears. A great person whose talent was far greater than most people will ever know. I produced a number of songs for his solo project in the late '90s. My connection with Jani as artist and producer was textbook perfect. Upon completion of those sessions, we both said it was a mind-blowing experience to work together and we would do it again, ndwe did. The world will truly miss Jani Lane. I'm so lucky to have been a small part of his life. RIP Jani. I'm numb".

Current artists

Past artists

, Former Interscope recording artist and lead singer/guitarist of

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, Pop/

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* Kathryn Gallagher, Daughter of

, Pop/Rock

References

External links

Official siteGodwin Productions
at MySpace {{DEFAULTSORT:Efm Records American independent record labels