Musketeer Records

Biography

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Musketeer Records, an independent music company based in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town South Africa, was formed in August 2000 by Brian O’ Shea and Peter Lacey.

The philosophy of the company is quite simple: to identify the best local South African artists and music, sign and develop it to the best possible (and international) standard and to sell its music around the world. In short, to create the best possible boutique record and production company in South Africa.

Musketeer gained almost immediate success by signing, producing and releasing the debut album by Seether (neeSaron Gas) into the South African market in October 2000. Seether was subsequently subject to a bidding war in the US and was eventually signed by Wind Up Entertainment, in August 2001, for launch into the U.S. market.

In the last ten years Seether have enjoyed top 10 success through the United States, Canada, Germany, France, South Africa, Australia and Japan with more than ten singles, five major movie synchronisations, two albums that have gone gold across the world and one that has gone platinum.