Syco Music

Syco Music
Founded2002
FounderSimon Cowell
Defunct2020 (originally)
DistributorsSony Music (until 2020)
Universal Music (since 2026)
GenreVarious
Country of originUnited Kingdom

Syco Records, also known as S Records, Simco Limited, and Syco Music at various points in time, is a division of Syco Entertainment which originally operated from 2002 until 2020, that was relaunched in 2026. The label was founded by British entrepreneur, record executive and media personality Simon Cowell, who was formerly employed at Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG).

Early-on, the label oversaw music releases by such acts as Robson & Jerome, Five, Westlife and Teletubbies. Eventually, BMG (renamed to Sony BMG) bought Cowell's share in both Syco Music and Syco Television. In 2010, Cowell and Sony Music entered a joint venture agreement that would see Cowell and Sony each own 50% of the new Syco Entertainment company, which encompassed both the previous Syco TV and Syco Music divisions.

Over its original 18-year run, Syco had multiple, globally-known acts signed, such as the girl groups Fifth Harmony and Little Mix (as well as the solo efforts of former Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello, following her departure), British boyband One Direction, and the Latin American boyband CNCO. In July 2020, Sony sold the rights to the television formats and assets back to Cowell, effectively divesting all of Syco's non-music divisions. As part of the venture, its current roster and majority of back catalog became part of Sony Music.

The label returned in 2026, partnering with Universal Music's EMI and Republic Records to release music from December 10, a boy band formed on Simon Cowell's Netflix series The Next Act in 2025.

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