Frontiers Label Group has enhanced its A&R network with the appointment of Rene Erwin Mata as A&R – New York.
The rock specialist brings more than two decades of experience spanning A&R, artist management and music industry consulting.
His A&R career has seen him work with both major and independent labels, including Sony Music, Columbia Records, Red Bull Records, Razor & Tie, Mascot Label Group, and Lava/Republic Records.
He is credited with playing an instrumental role in the early development of artists including Maroon 5, Lovelytheband, Des Rocs and Return To Dust, and has contributed to projects involving artists such as P.O.D., Poppy, Grey Daze and Albert Hammond Jr.
“I’m looking forward to working with a team that shares the same passion for music that I do, and I’ve found that at Frontiers Label Group," said Mata. “It's an exciting time for the company, and I'm eager to help discover and develop the next generation of artists while contributing to Frontiers' continued global growth.”
Knowing Rene both as a musician and a long-time industry professional, he’s a driven, knowledgeable, street-smart guy who readily wins the confidence of artists and executives
Mike Gitter, Frontier Labels Group
Prior to his consulting and A&R work, Mata spent 11 years at Advanced Alternative Media, where he managed multiple platinum-selling producers and mixers.
In addition to his executive career, Mata is also a recording artist, having been signed to Lava, AFM Records, and Vydia. He has toured alongside acts including Papa Roach, Evanescence and Helmet, and performed at festivals such as Louder Than Life, Aftershock, Welcome To Rockville and Warped Tour.
Founded in 1996 in Naples, Italy, Frontiers Label Group has worked with artists including Megadeth, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hatebreed, Skunk Anansie, Van Zant, Don Felder, Def Leppard, Journey, Yes, Mr Big, Biohazard, Night Ranger, Whitesnake and ELO.
Mata will be responsible for helping to further establish the company's presence in North America while supporting the next wave of rock and alternative artists on a global scale.
“I am happy to announce the appointment of Rene Mata," added Mike Gitter, global head of A&R, Frontiers Label Group. "Knowing Rene both as a musician and a long-time industry professional, he’s a driven, knowledgeable, street-smart guy who readily wins the confidence of artists and executives in a way that only he can. He’s a true music guy. Discovering the likes of Maroon 5 and Return To Dust feels like only the beginning for René, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the Frontiers family.”
