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Rob Thomas Talks Moving Labels After 30 Years on Atlantic: ‘Universal Saved the Day’


Rob Thomas talks switching labels after 30 years on Atlantic: "Universal saved the day."

The 11-song set, coming Sept. 5 and preceded by first single “Hard To Be Happy”/”Thrill Me Now,” will be on Universal Records after Thomas spent 30 years with Atlantic, on his own and with his band Matchbox Twenty. Thomas’ move comes in the wake of a seismic leadership change at Atlantic Music Group that includes the departure of chairperson/CEO Julie Greenwald and other key executives. And it’s the 20th anniversary of the first solo record, so it seems this is a perfect time to go out.” The touring band, which also played on most of All Night Days, will include Thomas’ son Maison Eudy on guitar

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