Rise Records is an American record label currently based in Beaverton, Oregon, mainly focusing on alternative rock, heavy metal, and punk rock music artists.

Rise Records
Parent companyBMG Rights Management[1]
Founded1991
FounderCraig Ericson
StatusActive
Distributor(s)Universal Music Group[2] (physical)
BMG Rights Management (digital)
Genre
Country of originUnited States
LocationBeaverton, Oregon
Official websiteriserecords.com

History

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Rise was founded in 1991 by Craig Ericson in Nevada City, California. He released a small number of 7" records before putting the label on hiatus to attend college.[3] Ericson didn't release anything further until 1999, after moving to Portland, Oregon.[3]

Rise Records' releases are distributed in the U.S. by ADA and BMG. In July 2013, the company moved from Portland to neighboring Beaverton, Oregon.[4] The label has a distribution deal with Alternative Distribution Alliance,[5] the indie distributor owned by Warner Music Group and directly in Europe and Australia with Warner Music and BMG.[6]

On 9 September, Australian label UNFD announced a distribution partnership with Rise.[7] On 18 May 2015, BMG announced the acquisition of the label. Rise will maintain its headquarters and Ericson will remain in charge. BMG will help with back office operations and provide Rise a more international reach.[8]

On 8 December 2017, Craig Ericson announced his departure from the label.[9] In 2020, Rise Records moved their operation into the BMG Los Angeles office, located at 5670 Wilshire Blvd, where Sean Heydorn continues to oversee the label today.[10]

On February 18, 2021, Rise Records announced a partnership with Blue Swan Records which is founded by Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Will Swan.[11]

Artists

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Current artists

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Former artists

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "News | BMG Music Rights Management". Bmg.com. 18 May 2015. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  2. ^ "BMG forms alliance with Universal Music Group; plans to move physical distribution to UMG's Commercial Services division". musicbusinessworldwide.com. 19 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b Label Profile: Rise Records. Alternative Press, October 2008, p. 56.
  4. ^ Marum, Anna (12 August 2013). "Alternative rock label Rise Records moves to Beaverton for better tax climate". The Oregonian. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  5. ^ "Ada – Independent Music Worldwide Services".
  6. ^ "Supporto". Discotecalaziale.com. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  7. ^ "UNFD". Unfdcentral.com. Archived from the original on 19 May 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  8. ^ Ingham, Tim (18 May 2015). "BMG acquires US label Rise Records in multi-million dollar deal". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  9. ^ "Craig Ericson Steps Down As Rise Records' CEO". Kill The Music. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  10. ^ "BMG makes 'significant investment' in US business with development of new L.A-based facility". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  11. ^ "Blue Swan Records partners with Rise Records". AltPress. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  12. ^ "*artist* Chuck Ragan".
  13. ^ "Rise Records Signs Dave Hause, re-release "Resolutions"". PunkNews. 11 February 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
  14. ^ "LOUDHACKER". LOUDHACKER.
  15. ^ @riserecords (21 October 2020). "We're happy to welcome @floggingmolly to Rise Records! They are set to record their new album in 2021! In the meant…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  16. ^ "Mastodon, At the Drive-In, QOTSA Members Form New Band Gone Is Gone". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  17. ^ "MIYAVI drops high-octane 'Running In My Head' video alongside new album release date". Electric Bloom Webzine. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  18. ^ "SUM 41 Announces New Single 'Landmines'". 25 September 2023.
  19. ^ "You Me At Six Deep Cuts". 22 July 2022.
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