A full-service artist development label, A&M/Octone operates music publishing, merchandising and touring entities – in addition to specializing in recorded music.

History
Founded in 2000, Octone Records was established by CEO/President James Diener and distributed through SonyBMG. After successful signing, release, marketing and promotion on Octone, artists were given the option of upstreaming to RCA Music Group, via a joint-venture between the two companies. Upon launch, Diener and Octone Records were also well known in the music industry for their entrepreneurial private-equity financing model.

In February 2007, Interscope-Geffen-A&M partnered with Octone Records to relaunch the A&M label, now headed by James Diener and called A&M/Octone Records with worldwide distribution handled by parent Universal Music Group. The existing Octone roster was transferred to the A&M/Octone label and all new artist signings are made under the A&M/Octone joint venture.

Executive staff
James Diener, CEO/President
David Boxenbaum, General Manager
Ben Berkman, EVP/Head of Promotion
Rome Thomas, Senior Vice President Sales & Artist Development
Nina Webb, Head Of Marketing
Roi Hernandez, Head of Creative Services & Electronic A&R

Current
Maroon 5
Drop City Yacht Club
Hollywood Undead
Flyleaf
K'Naan
KnomJean
Miss Willie Brown
Kevin Hammond
The Knocks
Bombay Bicycle Club
Kat Graham
Duncan
Churchill
Ray C