Reservoir Media has formed a joint venture with A&R executive Ollie Hodge, absorbing his label Some Action into its recorded music division and strengthening its frontline operations in London.
Deal Structure
Some Action will sit alongside Reservoir’s existing label portfolio, which includes Chrysalis Records, Tommy Boy Music, and Reservoir Recordings. The venture will be based at Reservoir and Chrysalis’s London office, underscoring the company’s commitment to artist development and frontline repertoire.
Artist Signings
Some Action has already signed three emerging acts:
- McGrath, an Irish singer-songwriter
- JP O’Grady, a Scottish-American singer-songwriter and producer
- L Devine, a British singer-songwriter
Hodge launched Some Action in 2024, and the label’s debut release, Good Neighbours’ single “Home,” achieved platinum certification in both the UK and the US.
Hodge’s Background
Hodge has held creative roles at Columbia Records, Warner Chappell, and Polydor, working with artists such as George Ezra, Mumford & Sons, Glass Animals, MGMT, The Vaccines, and Passion Pit. The Some Action team also includes General Manager Charlie Shawcross, who has overseen marketing campaigns for Harry Styles, Arcade Fire, and Wunderhorse, and A&R Dillon Hall.
Leadership Comment
Rell Lafargue, President and Chief Operating Officer of Reservoir, said:
“This partnership is another important step in the evolution of Reservoir’s recorded music business, pairing Ollie’s creative instincts with Chrysalis’ label platform and our global resources to help emerging artists build lasting careers. In an age of data-driven A&R and labels chasing viral hits, Ollie is a real music-first guy, focused on the quality of the music and the artist’s vision, sound, and songs. That’s rare today, and we value it. We’re proud to welcome Ollie and Some Action to the Reservoir family.”
