Rory Records

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Rory Records
Rory Records logo.jpg
Parent company Equal Vision Records
Founded2012 (2012)
Founder Max Bemis
Distributor(s) RED Distribution
GenreVarious
Country of originU.S.
Official website www.rory-records.com

Rory Records is an independent record label founded in 2012 by Max Bemis (of Say Anything) as an imprint of Equal Vision Records. [1] Rory Records releases are distributed through Equal Vision's distributor RED Distribution.

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References

  1. "Max Bemis (Say Anything) starts imprint label with Equal Vision; Tallhart first band signed - Alternative Press". Altpress.com. 2012-02-16. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  2. "Chorus.fm".