One Republic was initially signed to Columbia Records in 2002 but was dropped before releasing their first full album. They were kept together through popularity on Myspace and later signed with Mosley Music Group. Arctic Monkeys signed with Domino Records in 2005 and have remained with the smaller label due to preferring its DIY element. Bastille released an independent single that sold 300 copies before signing with Virgin Records, part of EMI, in 2010. The Kooks also signed with Virgin Records in 2005 as the label is associated with rock bands like themselves. EMI and Universal Music Group are two of the largest record labels, with EMI housing artists like Pink Floyd, The Beatles, and Coldplay and Universal signing popular acts