| Gingerbread Man Records | |
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| Parent company | Warner Music Group |
| Founded | August 8, 2015 |
| Founder | Ed Sheeran |
| Status | Active |
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| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Gingerbread Man Records is a British record label, founded by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, formed as a deal with WMG.
In March 2015, Sheeran revealed his plans to establish Gingerbread Man Records through a deal with Warner Music Group. [1] The label, as well as a dedicated YouTube channel, launched three months later. [2] The label's first release was 5, which was a compilation of five EPs that Sheeran independently released before his debut album.
The label's first signee was Jamie Lawson, whom Sheeran had previously met while playing in London's folk circuit. [3] On 9 October 2015, Gingerbread Man Records released Lawson self-titled fourth album, which achieved a number one position on the UK Albums Chart. [4] He also signed Foy Vance that same year. [5] The label signed Maisie Peters in 2021 [6] [7] As of 2023, Ed Sheeran himself is signed to the label, with Autumn Variations being his first studio album on the label.
Foy Best Vance is a British musician and singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland, signed to Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man record label. Vance has toured as a support act to British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and his music has been featured on numerous TV shows. In August 2013 he released his second full-length album, Joy of Nothing, which was produced by Irish producer and arranger Michael Keeney and was met with critical praise, being called "a gorgeous collection of open, uplifting songs, which showcase [Vance's] magnificent songwriting skills." In May 2016, his third studio album The Wild Swan, produced and mixed by Jacquire King, was released and it was announced that Vance would support Elton John on selected tour dates in June and Josh Groban in July and August.
John McDaid is a singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer from Northern Ireland. He is a member of the band Snow Patrol and has written songs with artists including Ed Sheeran, P!nk, and Robbie Williams.
Edward Christopher Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, he began writing songs around the age of eleven. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play No. 5 Collaborations Project. He signed with Asylum Records the same year.
The discography of English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran consists of seven studio albums, two compilation albums, seventeen extended plays, one video album, sixty-five singles, eight promotional singles, one box set, and seventy-one music videos. As of October 2021, Sheeran has sold over 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists in history. According to RIAA, Sheeran is the 13th best-selling digital singles artist in the United States with certified sales of 80.5 million.
Michael David Rosenberg, better known by his stage name Passenger, is an English indie folk singer, songwriter and musician. From 2003 to 2009, Rosenberg fronted a band by the same name; he opted to keep the Passenger moniker for his solo work after the band dissolved. Rosenberg is best known for the 2012 song "Let Her Go", which topped the charts in 16 countries and accumulated more than 3.6 billion views on YouTube. Because Rosenberg was based in Australia at the time of release, it is the most-viewed Australian YouTube video ever. In 2014, the song was nominated for the Brit Award for British Single of the Year, and he received the British Academy's Ivor Novello Award for Most Performed Work.
"Tenerife Sea" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was written by Sheeran, Johnny McDaid of Snow Patrol, and Foy Vance, and produced by Rick Rubin. The song was released on 20 June 2014 as part of his second studio album, x. It entered the UK Singles Chart at number 93 and peaked at number 62.
"Make It Rain" is a song by Northern Irish musician Foy Vance. It was made famous by Ed Sheeran in 2014 when it was used in the television series Sons of Anarchy. Two additional versions of this song charted in the United States after they were performed on The Voice, one by Matt McAndrew in 2014 and another by Koryn Hawthorne in 2015.
Jamie Lawson is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was born and raised in St Budeaux, Plymouth, England. He was the first artist to be signed by Ed Sheeran's new record label, Gingerbread Man Records. Lawson is best known for his hit single, "Wasn't Expecting That", and his self-titled album which peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart in 2015.
Jamie Lawson is the fourth studio album by British singer-songwriter Jamie Lawson. It is also the first album to be released on Ed Sheeran's record label Gingerbread Man Records. On 17 July 2015, it was announced through Lawson's Twitter account that the self-titled album was available for pre-order on iTunes. The release of the album was pushed back by one week to 16 October 2015.
"Wasn't Expecting That" is a song recorded by British singer-songwriter Jamie Lawson. It was originally released on 11 March 2011 as the lead single from his third studio album Wasn't Expecting That (2011) and peaked at number 3 on the Irish Singles Chart. Lawson was the first artist signed by Ed Sheeran to his new record label, Gingerbread Man Recordings in 2015. The song was re-released on 3 April 2015 as the lead single from his fourth studio album Jamie Lawson. The song peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. On 31 July 2016, Lawson performed the song in an episode of the Australian soap Neighbours.
"Barcelona" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was included on the deluxe edition of his third studio album ÷ (2017) and is the thirteenth track. It was written by Amy Wadge, Benny Blanco, Ed Sheeran, Foy Vance and Johnny McDaid and it was produced by Sheeran and Blanco. After the album's release, it charted at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
Will Hicks is a British record producer, songwriter and musician most noted for his work with Jamie Lawson and Ed Sheeran.
Maisie Hannah Peters is an English singer-songwriter. She began her professional career independently, releasing two singles. In 2018 she signed with Atlantic Records, releasing two EPs and the second series soundtrack to the British comedy series Trying.
You Signed Up for This is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter Maisie Peters, released on 27 August 2021 through Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man Records.
"Psycho" is a song by British singer-songwriter Maisie Peters, released on 2 July 2021 through Gingerbread Man Records as the second single from her debut studio album You Signed Up for This.
"Tides" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It is the first track on his fifth studio album, = (2021). It was written and produced by Sheeran, Johnny McDaid and Foy Vance with Joe Rubel as its additional producer. After the album's release, it charted at number 43, 63, 169, 83, and 75 on Australia, Canada, France, South Africa and Sweden, respectively as well as charting at number 68 on the Global 200.
The discography of the English singer-songwriter Maisie Peters consists of two studio albums, one soundtrack album, two extended plays (EPs) and 31 singles. Peters independently released her first single, "Place We Were Made", in August 2017 and, four months later, released her second single, "Birthday". The songs gained attention in indie-pop circles and she then signed with Atlantic Records UK. Under Atlantic, she released various singles, notably "Worst of You", as well as her two EPs, Dressed Too Nice for a Jacket and It's Your Bed Babe, It's Your Funeral.
The Good Witch is the second studio album by English singer-songwriter Maisie Peters. It was released on 23 June 2023 by Gingerbread Man Records and Asylum Records.
Autumn Variations is the seventh studio album by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released on 29 September 2023 through his record label, Gingerbread Man Records. All tracks on the album were solely produced by Aaron Dessner, except the track "Spring", which was produced by Dessner together with his twin brother Bryce. The album also serves as Sheeran's second project of 2023, following the May release of his previous album -, and is the first studio album for which he owns the copyright.