 Tarlton was one of several people who began the Montreal-based Aquarius Records, noted for artists such as April Wine, Corey Hart and Sum 41.Tarlton has also been an occasional theatre promoter in America, including the Tony Award-winning "Black and Blue" and "Tango Argentino".In 1998, Tarlton founded the music industry promotion company Le Groupe DKD and founded several new music labels.