Lava Records is an artist-first label that offers the best of all worlds: the attention and commitment of an indie and the global reach and capabilities of the world's largest music company through its partnership with Republic/Universal. Originally founded in 1995 by Jason Flom, Lava has been the home to many multi-platinum superstars including Lorde and Jessie J as well as Grammy winners, and critical darlings. LAVA Records is now home to phenomenal artists including Greta Van Fleet, The Warning, YONAKA and more.
Jason Flom is the Founder and CEO of Lava Records, Lava Music Publishing, and Lava Media, LLC. Flom previously served as Chairman and CEO at Atlantic Records, Virgin Records, and Capitol Music Group, and he is personally responsible for launching acts such as Katy Perry, Kid Rock, Lorde, and Greta Van Fleet. He is a leading philanthropist and expert on criminal justice issues and an internationally recognized and celebrated public speaker. Flom is the founding board member of the Innocence Project and serves on the boards of numerous criminal justice reform organizations. He is the host of the hit podcast,
Wrongful Conviction, now in its seventh season, which features interviews with men and women who have spent decades in prison for crimes they did not commit, some even sentenced to death. Flom’s love for animals inspired his latest project, the children’s book
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, co-written with his daughter Allison Flom and released in June, 2018. The book explores social themes addressing individuality, tolerance, and most importantly, acceptance, and launched with partnerships including Bonobos, Zappos, and the African Wildlife Foundation.