Independent label Numen Records has officially launched with four albums lined up to be released this year.

Founded by songwriter/producer Osmond Wright (aka Mozez - pictured), the label has further plans to venture into the live events market with a new festival in 2014.

Discussing the idea behind Numen, Wright said: “We believe there’s an opening for a label which - first and foremost - concentrates on the talent. In my experience there are a lot of artists out there ...