WaterTower Music explained

WaterTower Music Inc.
Parent:Warner Bros.
Founder:Jason Linn
Distributor:ADA
Genre:Various
Country:United States
Location:Burbank, California

WaterTower Music Inc. (formerly New Line Records from 2000 to 2010) is an American record label serving as the in-house music label run by entertainment company Warner Bros., ultimately owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. The name and logo are based on the iconic Warner Bros. Water Tower.

History

It was founded in 2000 as New Line Records by Jason Linn.[1]

On January 15, 2010, New Line Records was renamed as WaterTower Music with Linn now also reporting to Paul Broucek, president, music, Warner Bros. Pictures.[1] In March 2010, the company switched distribution from Warner Music Group's Alternative Distribution Alliance to Fontana, Universal Music Group's independent distributor.

In 2019, the distribution changed back to ADA, effectively reuniting WMG with former parent Warner Bros.[2]

Releases

Artists

Soundtracks

New Line Records

ArtistAlbumDetails
The Blank TheoryBeyond the Calm of the Corridor
  • Released: September 24, 2002
The SoundsLiving in America
  • Released: November 11, 2002
Paris, TexasLike You Like an Arsonist
  • Released: May 4, 2004
Rolfe KentSideways
  • Released: October 12, 2004
VariousBlade: Trinity
  • Released: November 23, 2004
Robbers on High StreetTree City
  • Released: February 22, 2005
VariousJust Friends
  • Released: November 22, 2005
The SoundsDying to Say This to You
  • Released: March 21, 2006
  • Chart positions: US #107
VariousA Prairie Home Companion: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: May 23, 2006
  • Chart positions: US #160
VariousSnakes on a Plane: The Album
  • Released: August 15, 2006
Thomas NewmanLittle Children: Original Motion Picture Score
  • Released: December 11, 2006
Midnight MoviesLion the Girl
  • Released: April 24, 2007
VariousHairspray: Soundtrack to the Motion Picture
  • Released: July 10, 2007
  • Chart position: US #2
Robbers on High StreetGrand Animals
  • Released: July 24, 2007
VariousSex and the City: The Movie
  • Released: May 26, 2008
  • Chart position: US #2
  • RIAA certification: Gold
VariousSex and the City, Vol. 2: More Music
  • Released: May 26, 2008
  • Chart position: US #2
  • RIAA certification: —
VariousFriday The 13th: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: February 13, 2009
  • Chart Position: US #2
  • RIAA certification
Various17 Again: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: April 21, 2009
Nicholas HooperHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  • Released: July 14, 2009
Mychael DannaThe Time Traveler's Wife (Music from the Motion Picture)
  • Released: August 11, 2009

WaterTower Music

ArtistAlbumDetails
VariousThe Hangover: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: June 9, 2009
Hans ZimmerSherlock Holmes: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: January 12, 2010
VariousValentine's Day: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: February 9, 2010
  • Chart position: US #20
Ramin DjawadiClash of the Titans: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: March 30, 2010
David HirschfelderLegend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: September 21, 2010
VariousPretty Little Liars: Television Soundtrack
  • Released: February 15, 2011
VariousSucker Punch: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: March 22, 2011
  • Chart position: US #22
Various
  • Released: April 5, 2011
Various
  • Released: May 23, 2011
James Newton HowardGreen Lantern: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: June 14, 2011
VariousHorrible Bosses: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: July 5, 2011
VariousA Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: September 6, 2011
VariousNew Year's Eve: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: December 6, 2011
Hans ZimmerSherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: December 13, 2011
VariousProject X (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: February 28, 2012
Javier NavarreteWrath of the Titans: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: March 27, 2012
VariousDark Shadows: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: May 8, 2012
VariousRock of Ages: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: June 5, 2012
  • Chart positions: US #5
VariousMagic Mike: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: June 26, 2012
Hans ZimmerThe Dark Knight Rises: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: July 17, 2012
Tom TykwerCloud Atlas
  • Released: November 6, 2012
Ryan ShoreSpy Hunter: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: October 9, 2012
thenewno2Beautiful Creatures: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: February 12, 2013
VariousThe Hangover Part III: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: May 21, 2013
Hans ZimmerMan of Steel: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: June 11, 2013
Ramin DjawadiPacific Rim: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: July 9, 2013
Mark MothersbaughThe Lego Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: February 4, 2014
  • Chart positions: US #37
Alexandre Desplat Godzilla: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: May 13, 2014
VariousIf I Stay: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: August 18, 2014
Hans ZimmerInterstellar: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: November 17, 2014
VariousFocus
  • Released: February 24, 2015
Junkie XLMad Max: Fury Road: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: May 12, 2015
VariousMagic Mike XXL
  • Released: June 30, 2015
  • Chart positions: US #8
VariousVacation: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: July 24, 2015
Daniel PembertonThe Man From U.N.C.L.E.: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: August 7, 2015
Tom HolkenborgBlack Mass: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: September 11, 2015
VariousThe Intern: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: September 18, 2015
John PowellPan: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: October 2, 2015
David WingoOur Brand Is Crisis: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: October 23, 2015
Ludwig GöranssonCreed: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: November 20, 2015
Roque BanosIn the Heart of the Sea: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: December 4, 2015
VariousHow to Be Single: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: February 5, 2016
Max RichterThe Leftovers: Music From the HBO® Series - Season 2
  • Released: February 19, 2016
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend CastCrazy Ex-Girlfriend: Season 1 - Vol.1 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: February 19, 2016
Hans Zimmer & Junkie XLBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: March 18, 2016
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend CastCrazy Ex-Girlfriend: Season 1 - Vol.2 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: May 20, 2016
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend CastCrazy Ex-Girlfriend: Season 1 - Commentary Album (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: June 10, 2016
VariousA Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: August 2, 2016
Steven PriceSuicide Squad: Original Motion Picture Score
  • Released: August 8, 2016
Mychael Danna and Jeff DannaStorks (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: September 16, 2016
James Newton HowardFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: November 18, 2016
Lorne BalfeThe Lego Batman Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: February 3, 2017
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend CastCrazy Ex-Girlfriend: Season 2 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: March 3, 2017
Henry JackmanKong: Skull Island (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: March 3, 2017
Riverdale CastRiverdale: Season 1 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: May 12, 2017
Daniel PembertonKing Arthur: Legend of the Sword: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: May 19, 2017
Rupert Gregson-WilliamsWonder Woman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: June 2, 2017
Blake NeelyRiverdale: Season 1 (Original Television Score)
  • Released: July 18, 2017
Hans ZimmerDunkirk: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: July 21, 2017
VariousTeen Titans Go! Songs From the Night Begins To Shine Special - EP
  • Released: July 28, 2017
Mark MothersbaughThe Lego Ninjago Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: September 15, 2017
Lorne BalfeGeostorm: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: October 13, 2017
Danny ElfmanJustice League: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: December 8, 2017
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend CastCrazy Ex-Girlfriend: Season 1 - Karaoke Album (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: January 12, 2018
Alan SilvestriReady Player One: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: March 30, 2018
Riverdale CastRiverdale: Special Episode – Carrie: The Musical (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: April 19, 2018
Riverdale CastRiverdale: Season 2 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: May 18, 2018
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend CastCrazy Ex-Girlfriend: Season 3 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: July 20, 2018
James Newton HowardFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: November 9, 2018
Blake Neely and Sherri ChungRiverdale: Season 2 (Original Television Score)
  • Released: November 16, 2018
Rupert Gregson-WilliamsAquaman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: December 14, 2018
VariousThe Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: February 7, 2019
Mark MothersbaughThe Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (Original Motion Picture Score)
  • Released: February 7, 2019
Sabrina CastChilling Adventures of Sabrina: Season 1 (Selections from the Netflix Series) - EP
  • Released: March 15, 2019
Riverdale CastRiverdale: Special Episode – Heathers: The Musical (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: March 21, 2019
Benjamin WallfischShazam!: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: April 5, 2019
VariousChilling Adventures of Sabrina: Season 1 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: April 5, 2019
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend CastYes, It's Really Us Singing: The Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Concert Special
  • Released: May 10, 2019
Riverdale CastRiverdale: Season 3 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: May 17, 2019
Bear McCrearyGodzilla: King of the Monsters (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: May 24, 2019
VariousShaft: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: June 7, 2019
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend CastCrazy Ex-Girlfriend: Season 4 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: August 1, 2019
VariousSteven Universe The Movie (Original Soundtrack)
  • Released: September 3, 2019
Hildur Guðnadóttir
  • Released: October 2, 2019
Blake Neely and Sherri ChungRiverdale: Special Halloween Episode (Original Television Score)
  • Released: October 31, 2019
The Newton BrothersDoctor Sleep: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: November 1, 2019
VariousA Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: November 22, 2019
Sabrina CastChilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 3 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: January 24, 2020
RuPaul and Lior RosnerAJ and the Queen (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: January 24, 2020
Daniel PembertonBirds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) - Original Motion Picture Score
  • Released: February 14, 2020
Katy Keene CastKaty Keene: Special Episode – Kiss of the Spider Woman: The Musical (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: March 20, 2020
Riverdale CastRiverdale: Special Episode – Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: April 15, 2020
Larry GoldingsSelf Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C. J. Walker - Soundtrack from a Netflix Limited Series
  • Released: April 17, 2020
Katy Keene CastKaty Keene: Season 1 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: May 15, 2020
Riverdale CastRiverdale: Season 4 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: May 15, 2020
VariousScoob! The Album
  • Released: May 15, 2020
Junkie XLScoob! Original Motion Picture Score
  • Released: May 29, 2020
Adam TaylorChilling Adventures of Sabrina: Season 1 (Original Television Score)
  • Released: August 16, 2020
Pinar ToprakStargirl: Season 1 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: August 21, 2020
Lucifer CastLucifer: Seasons 1-5 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: August 21, 2020
Jefferson FriedmanHarley Quinn: Seasons 1 (Soundtrack from the Animated Series)
  • Released: August 21, 2020
Jefferson FriedmanHarley Quinn: Seasons 2 (Soundtrack from the Animated Series)
  • Released: August 21, 2020
Ludwig GöranssonTenet: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: September 3, 2020
Kevin RieplSuperman: Man of Tomorrow – Soundtrack from the DC Universe Movie
  • Released: September 10, 2020
Hans ZimmerWonder Woman 1984: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: December 16, 2020
Sabrina CastChilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 4 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: January 1, 2021
Blake Neely and Sherri ChungRiverdale: Season 3 (Score from the Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: January 22, 2021
Blake Neely and Sherri ChungRiverdale: Season 4 (Score from the Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: January 22, 2021
Hans ZimmerWonder Woman 1984: Sketches from the Soundtrack
  • Released: February 5, 2021
Legacies CastLegacies: Special Episode – Salvatore: The Musical! (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: February 5, 2021
Christopher LennertzTom & Jerry (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: February 12, 2021
Junkie XLGodzilla vs. Kong (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: March 18, 2021
Junkie XLZack Snyder's Justice League (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: March 31, 2021
Lin-Manuel MirandaIn the Heights (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: June 10, 2021
VariousSpace Jam: A New Legacy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: July 9, 2021
Kris BowersSpace Jam: A New Legacy (Original Motion Picture Score)
  • Released: July 15, 2021
Hans ZimmerThe Dune Sketchbook
  • Released: July 15, 2021
Hans ZimmerThe Dune Sketchbook
  • Released: August 6, 2021
John MurphyThe Suicide Squad (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: August 6, 2021
John MurphyThe Suicide Squad (Score from the Original Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: September 17, 2021
Hans ZimmerThe Art and Soul of Dune
  • Released: October 22, 2021
Johnny Klimek and Tom TykwerThe Matrix Resurrections (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: December 17, 2021
Finneas O'ConnellThe Fallout (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: January 28, 2022
Cliff MartinezKIMI (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: February 11, 2022
Clint Mansell and Kevin KinerPeacemaker (Soundtrack from the HBO® Max Original Series)
  • Released: February 18, 2022
Blake Neely & Sherri ChungBatwoman: Season 2 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: February 25, 2022
Michael GiacchinoThe Batman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: February 25, 2022
Blake Neely & Nathaniel BlumeThe Flash: Armageddon (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: March 4, 2022
Mark IshamThe Cleaning Lady: Season 1 (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: March 11, 2022
Aaron ZigmanAnd Just Like That (Soundtrack from the HBO® Max Original Series)
  • Released: March 11, 2022
Kris BowersDMZ (Soundtrack from the HBO® Max Original Limited Series)
  • Released: March 17, 2022
David BomanMoonshot (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: March 25, 2022
Jeff DannaJulia (Soundtrack from the HBO® Max Original Series)
  • Released: April 1, 2022
James Newton HowardFantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: April 8, 2022
Tim PhillipsShining Vale (Soundtrack from the Original Series)
  • Released: April 17, 2022
Anna Drubich, Marius De Vries and Matt RobertsonNavalny (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: April 25, 2022
Mark MothersbaughOur Flag Means Death (Soundtrack from the HBO® Max Original Series)
  • Released: May 5, 2022
Riverdale CastRiverdale: Special Episode – American Psycho: The Musical (Original Television Soundtrack)
  • Released: June 12, 2022
VariousBarbie (Score from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: August 4, 2023
Rupert Gregson-WilliamsAquaman and the Lost Kingdom (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  • Released: December 22, 2023
Hans ZimmerDune: Part Two: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: February 23, 2024

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Warners rebrands New Line Records. Kilday. Gregg. January 15, 2010. The Hollywood Reporter. March 6, 2019. AP. en.
  2. News: Record labels get in the groove. Chagollan. Steve. March 23, 2010. Variety. March 6, 2019. en.
  3. https://www.allmusic.com/album/batman-begins-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-mw0001977508/releases Releases for Batman Begins (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)