Signed: Spice Girls Icon Melanie C Inks Virgin Label Deal; 156/Silence Raises Volume With Pure Noise

The sheer number of artist signings announced on a weekly basis makes it difficult to keep up, no matter how closely you pay attention to the industry news cycle. That’s why every other Tuesday, Billboard compiles the latest signings to labels, distributors, agencies, management companies and more, in an effort to provide a snapshot of the latest moves in the artist space, from household names to indie stars to emerging acts.

The top story this go-round is Virgin Music Group’s partnership with Spice Girls icon Melanie C and her indie label Red Girl Records, which kicked off with the release of the singer’s new single “Sweat,” which came out Friday (Oct. 17). The singer is slated to release her ninth studio album, also titled Sweat, next year.

“I’m thrilled to be releasing my new music with Virgin Music Group,” said Melanie in a statement. “It feels like a homecoming after the successes we shared working together with Spice Girls and my first two solo albums. They are paving the way for more artist-led deals and have an incredibly strong international team. I’m really excited to see what we can achieve together.”

156/Silence, a metalcore band that hails from Pittsburgh, signed with Pure Noise Records. The label released the band’s newest track, “Our Parting Ways,” on Wednesday (Oct. 15). 156/Silence is currently on the road, with fall dates stretching through early December. The band’s most recent album, People Watching, was released last year.

See the rest of the latest signings below.