record labels

Kristin Hayter of Lingua Ignota and KW Campol of Vile Creature teamed up to launch Perpetual Flame Ministries. It’s a new record label/art house, which will host a festival in 2023.

In an industry dominated by men, several women and LGBTQIA+-owned record labels have started taking over the music scene. Whether they emerged from the riot grrrl movement of the ’90s or were recently founded, their existence is nothing short of important in heightening representation in music. They are challenging the status quo and, in doing […]

It looks like a lot of record labels are in some hot water. A report has been published that claims various labels have been making illegal pay-for-play deals for artists including Halsey, twenty one pilots and Panic! At The Disco. According to the report, these shady deals have been going down behind closed doors with […]

[Photo by: Jeff Forney] Avenged Sevenfold are hoping to conclude an ongoing legal battle with their former label Warner Bros. Records before starting work on their next studio album, according to the band's vocalist, M. Shadows. Find out more below. Read more: Why style matters in music (Op-Ed) Following four albums with Warner Bros., A7X […]

[Photo illustration by Deanna Zamudio] If you’re currently grinding it out in a basement or garage somewhere, chances are “being signed” is on your list of long-term goals. (Don’t have a list of long-term goals? Make one.) But, we offer a reality check: Are you actually ready to be in a partnership with a record […]

Supporting every successful artist or band is a great behind-the-scenes team. This can include a manager, record label, booking agent, publicist etc. all of who play key roles in a growing musician’s career. But, how do you know you’re ready to approach these people who can help you to take your career to the next […]

Art by Alexis Howick This is the second installment in an ongoing series—click here to read past episodes. There's an episode of The Office (I'm going to reference that show literally every time I can) where, after Dunder Mifflin has been purchased by Sabre, Michael Scott and Jim Halpert are talking to their new boss, Jo […]

Leading metalcore/punk label RISE RECORDS signed a multi-million dollar acquisition deal that gives ownership to BMG, the Berlin-based music company once associated with Sony Music and a global private equity firm, now a wholly owned subsidiary of international media giant Bertelsmann. In the past few years alone, BMG has acquired Chrysalis, Sanctuary, Mute, Bug, Virgin, […]

APTV Los Angeles correspondent Nick Major stopped by the No Sleep Records HQ out in Huntington Beach, CA and chatted with label founder Chris Hansen about why he started up the label, benefits of having a diverse roster, the resurgence of vinyl and more before heading out to the Anaheim stop of No Sleep's first […]

APTV Los Angeles correspondent Nick Major takes you on a tour of the Hopeless Records headquarters, introduces you to the staff and takes you inside the label's 20th anniversary charity event where he speaks to members of All Time Low, Kevin Lyman and more!

AP has seen many a record label hit the scene hard, create a huge buzz, move some serious units then, through a series of bad decisions, end up with their doors closed, with nothing much to show for it (except maybe a gold record if you played your cards right). Here are 13 labels we’re […]