Squint Entertainment

Squint Entertainment was a record label owned by Word Entertainment, started in 1997 and run by musician and songwriter Steve Taylor.[1] Squint pushed Sixpence None the Richer to mainstream success with their single "Kiss Me".[2] (The band had been in the CCM genre for several years before that). Other successful bands, such as Chevelle, emerged from Squint's brief creative life.[3]

In an attempt to bring meaningful Christian content to other media, the company started a major film project called St. Gimp.[2] The project was abandoned when Taylor was forced out of the company leadership.

The label name was resurrected by Word Entertainment after Taylor's departure, to create a new, unrelated label as an avenue for potential crossover acts under their newfound partnership with AOL Time Warner. The only common element was the existence of Sixpence None the Richer on the label's roster, due to their existing contract.

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References

  1. ↑ "Launch of Squint Entertainment (Squint Press Release) - September 18th, 1997". Sock Heaven. 1997-09-18. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  2. 1 2 Caviness, Brad (July–August 1998). "Steve Taylor". 7ball (19): 36–37. ISSN 1082-3980.
  3. ↑ "Steve Taylor Biography - Discography, Music, Lyrics, Album, CD, Career, Famous Works, and Awards". Musicianguide.com. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
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