Mike Roth

For other people named Michael Roth, see Michael Roth (disambiguation).

Mike Roth, originally from Northampton, Massachusetts, is an A&R man.

He is notable for discovering and developing numerous famous Canadian bands including Our Lady Peace,^[1] Chantal Kreviazuk,^[1][2] Amanda Marshall,^[1] The Philosopher Kings,^[1] Prozzäk,^[1] Junkhouse,^[1] Hemingway Corner,^[1] Edwin,^[1] and Dala among others.^[1]

Formerly a senior VP of the Canadian division of Sony Music Entertainment,^[3][4] Roth has since founded his own music company, "Big Bold Sun Music" in 2003.^[4]

Under this company, he has signed three new bands to his label for development, which include: folk-rock musician Pat Robitaille, singer and dancer Andreja, and the acoustic-folk duo Dala, recently^[when?] signed to a major label deal by Universal Music.

References

1. Milne, Sara (2005-09-29). "Universal Music Canada Signs Dala" (PDF). Universal Music. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 8, 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-29.
2. Krewen, Nick (1999). "Tara Lyn Hart". The Record. Retrieved 2007-08-29.
3. Hughes, Kim (2000-12-20). "Martina Sorbara". Now Magazine. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-08-29.
4. "An Interview With Danny McBride". ZMS Music. 2006. Retrieved 2007-08-29.^{[permanent dead link‍]}