React Music Limited

React Music Limited
Founded 1990
Founder James Horrocks and Thomas Foley
Genre Electronic dance music  Techno  House music  Acid house  Rave
Country of origin  United Kingdom
Location London

React Music Limited was a London-based independent record label that was formed in 1990 by James Horrocks and Thomas Foley. James Horrocks was initially involved with successful dance music independent Rhythm King, and React pursued a similar approach—specifically electronic dance music, house music, acid house, techno and rave along with newer "dance" oriented subgenres which emerged throughout the '90s—including hard house, tech house, trance, hardbag, happy hardcore, drum and bass and chill out.

Artists

React enjoyed commercial success within the dance/club scene. The artists at React varied from short-term "one hit wonders" to longer-term acts which released numerous singles/albums and included:

Success with compilation albums

Test One Album by React

React was also immensely successful with a wide variety of compilation albums which crossed a wide spectrum of the dance/club scenes. Notable releases included;

A series of DJ-mix compilations were also developed by React. These were well received by the dance/club scene and notable releases included;

Administration / Resist Music

In July 2004, the company was owed in excess of £1,000,000 in distributed income from the Beechwood Music groups that went into voluntary administration in June of that year. React was then forced into voluntary administration as it was unable to extract any monies owed.

React's James Horrocks and Melissa Kemp set up Resist Music in its place. It acquired the staff, rights and catalogue of React. In September 2009 Resist Music was sold to Phoenix Music International Ltd.

On 25 October 2012 React posted they were "back on the block" with a revived website.

See also

References

  1. Birchmeier, Jason. "The Age of Love - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  2. "Discogs database". Retrieved 13 February 2013.
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