Rise Records

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Rise Records
Rise Records Press Logo.jpg
Parent company BMG Rights Management [1]
Founded1991
FounderCraig Ericson
StatusActive
Distributor(s) Universal Music Group, Alternative Distribution Alliance [2]
Genre
Country of originUnited States
Location Beaverton, Oregon
Official website riserecords.com

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

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History

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] He began issuing small-print 7" records, and his first CD release came in 2000, from the group One Last Thing.

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] Sean Heydorn stepped up and took over Rise Records.

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

Current artists

Former artists

See also

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References

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  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. 1 2 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. ↑ The Distillers release 'Live In Lockdown', share live video
  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. ↑ "SUM 41 Announces New Single 'Landmines'". 25 September 2023.
  18. ↑ You Me at Six release new single, "Deep Cuts"
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