labels

Warner Bros. acquire Artery Recordings for undisclosed amount of money

Artery Recordings, founded in 2010 by Eric Rushing, has been acquired by Warner Bros. Records, the label reports. The entire staff, including President Shan Dan Horan, has been let go from the company since Warner’s acquisition, with an unclear future for the band’s that are currently on the label. “To address the rumors, yes, Artery […]

What part is Avenged Sevenfold playing in the future of the music industry?

Behind all the music we know and love lies a beast that’s been there from the very beginning. While it's true that within every great artist there’s an inspiration that brings out the creativity, in reality, it’s the business that’s truly kept the music world alive for so many decades. Now, we’re in a vastly […]

10 record labels you probably didn’t know were started by bands

It’s rare to find a musician who is just a musician in their own band anymore. Artists have doubled as everything from actors and models to producers and writers. But now more than ever, musicians are looking to circumvent a lot of major-label politics and headaches in order to get their music out into the […]