Head of Communications Content Team, Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaACarl-Bertelsmann-Strae 27033311 Gtersloh, Phone: +49 (0) 5241-80-0Fax: +49 (0) 5241-80-62321, BMG Acquires Pioneering US Rock Label Rise Records - Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA. At a time when everyone most artists in their genre were trying to be overly clever with their lyrics,Mayday Parade were just being honest. Smart artists appreciate their super fans. News | BMG | Berlin/New York/Portland, 05/18/2015. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Sadly, the major record companies and distributors dictate what these deals looklike for everyone --and they've made sure that they see the lion's share of that money. When I was choosing a publisher for my book, I focusedon who would help me write a better book and then who would be able to do things for me thatI couldn't do. Best practices say that bands succeed the most when they have a tour lined up around an album release, whether it be just before, during, or shortly post-tour. The label has useddigital media to an impressive degree in recent years, building a YouTube video channel which now boasts more than 1.4m subscribers. Shopify invests in music commerce app Single, Snapchat to pay DistroKid artists monthly grants up to $100,000 via new 'Sounds' creator fund. MBW does not and will not share your data with any third-parties. andGeneral Manager of Rise Records, the band's record label. That can take you to surprising places. The main thing we look for -- the main thing that that people respond to -- is art. But that starts with what we talked about in the beginning. "People are seeing that not only is it a great business environment, but also offers a lot of support.". That's a conversation we have with lots of bands and artists. I have seen the future of music. Ive interviewed quite a few musicians, and its a constant that theyre almost always sitting on new music. Patience is a virtue. Later signees (e.g. So it's likebeing ina true partnershipwhere we each bring equal value. Founded in 1991, Rise Records is an American record label, based in Oregon. Nobody expects a record label to be in Beaverton rather than Los Angeles or New York or Portland. Its entirely possible that the social media manager for Rise was instructed by management to engage with fans with this demeanor, too they may think that keeping the bands name in tweets for all this time will create excitement when the time finally comes to release something more than this teaser: Eidolas album wasnt the only one to get a delay due to COVID several major releases were sat on for many months across the industry, with everything from Lady Gaga to Lamb of God getting pushed back. They'll want a vinyl record. The Rise RecordsYouTube channel has 2.3 million subscribers. Sales of hard rock recordings in the US grew by 8% in the fourth quarter to 2014 at a time when the overall market declined by 3.5%. The label's releases are now being distributed nationwide by Victory Records.RosterCurrent*A Different Breed Of Killer*American Me *Attack Attack! Sources tell MBW that the two parties have agreed a multi-million dollar deal. Rise currently generates around 95% of its revenue in the US. What drill uses two adjacent player's working together to block two defensive players with timing and explosive power as the keys? The major labels face an uphill battle for streaming market share. "We have loyal customers that trust what we put out," Ericson said. Fans are sure to mount several reminders in the replies: Fans are vehement about the way Rise has gone about The Architects release; it doesnt help that the band hasnt posted much of anything other than a brief clip back in February to tide fans over, but thats not their prerogative nor their responsibility. Whether it's a press piece, a retail look, a tourwe have to push the rock farther up the hill than anyone thinks is possible. Rory Rodriguez was sitting on fully-recorded Hurtwave songs since 2018, and only saw the release come to fruition in 2020-21. The label specializes in all-ages rock music, with a wide range of punk, metalcore, post-hardcore, and alternative rock bands. Music production and creation from the mind of Tim Morris. Who are celebrities with four letter last names? That means we need to be more heavily involved in a variety of the developmental decisions. 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She attributes this trend to the city's efforts to attract businesses with lower taxes and changes in permitting processes. The average American listener was spending an average of $12 a year on music, which was maybe one full record a year. Granted what is special to me might not be to someone else. Laurent Hubert, President Creative & Marketing at BMG Chrysalis US, said: Rise Records is more than a record label. The label specializes in post-hardcore. How did you get 2 million subscribers? Strange Fruits has tens of billions of streams but its not without controversy. Rise Records' releases are distributed in the U.S. by ADA and BMG. But when Ericson did the label's taxes this year, he realized it didn't make good business sense to stay in the city, when relocating just a few miles to the west would save him hundreds of thousands of dollars in city and county taxes each year. Authentic art cuts through the clutter. The partnership builds on BMGs existing strengths in the metal genre with historic recording catalogues from the likes of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Megadeth, Uriah Heep and Helloween and contemporary recordings from You Me At Six, Within Temptation and Bring Me The Horizon. Only make 100 copies of one vinyl color andpeoplewill definitely respond. Of course that meansdoing more legwork to know where your audience lives and where they shop. They're willing to spend more to get a premium product. It's tough for a band to go out-of-pocket, when you add up the recording costs, the costs of making a music video, hiring video promotion, radio promotion, hiring a publicist, manufacturing a physical componentit adds up pretty quickly. BMG CEO Hartwig Masuch said, BMG continues to invest in the future of the music business. "Our business tax situation is certainly much more attractive," she said. Eidola is a shoe-in to be touted as the next big breakout on Rise Records, and The Architect will be heard by the end of 2021. If wesign an unknown act, wehave to help create a fan base for thatartist. Rise home to artists including Of Mice & Men, Memphis May Fire, Crown The Empire and The Devil Wears Prada was founded by Craig Ericson in 1991. Its partnership with Rise forms part of its plan to further develop its strength in the contemporary recordings market. Basically, you earn the right to not be told what to do. Say you have a Spotify premium account and the only thing you listen to all month isone Mayday Parade song. Now, picture this. All rights reserved (About Us). Ericson, now 40, has had a passion for music his whole life. If theres solace to be had, Rise Records has done a bang-up job with their recent Pale Chord Records partnership, as Spiritbox has metamorphized from metals best-kept secret to the band in every fans mouth. That creates a greater connection, which fans love. Laurent Hubert, President Creative & Marketing at BMG Chrysalis US, said, Rise Records is more than a record label. Problem is, the fans havent had more than a short song-clip teaser to get excited about, and are lashing out on your socials. The Architect is different in that its now been four years since fans have tasted something new from the group, and theyre aching for even a tidbit of news by now without being belittled by the record label that has had the record to themselves for a long time now. 3 on Billboard's Top 200 albums chart in June. And the numbers back it up. They are set to record their new album in 2021! Its scary, and utterly brilliant. Thatdifferentiatesindependent labelsfrom major labels:A lot of majors treat the artistlike the artist works for the label. We listen to music. An innovative company like Rise Records is an ideal match for BMG., Markus Harbaum All rights reserved. Here's a tough reality. We look for art that connects. Jake (drummer) is an artist artist: You can buyhis paintings or merch designs. You come to a place like ours because we can shatter that glass ceiling, cover the costs, and you can immediately tap into our network. Wedon't have to manufacture physical product. But we were able to have those conversations because we were there so soon. BMG will handle back office functions and will offer Rise artists access to its international network. "It's weird for me to say that because a lot of people have ripped us off but we don't need to sell hundreds of thousands of records to break even.". Of course that means working hard every day, and knowing it may take years to break an artist. Peoplebuy into the art of what they do. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. They were relatable. Summary of poem 'vasant panchami' by Sarojini Naidu? If you're doing that kind of business, and you've been a band for this longyou clearly are doing something right. Those back-end analytics are very helpful when going to radioor routing a tour. A previous version of this story misquoted Ericson on the number of records Rise needs to sell to break even. It follows its acquisition of two key frontline indies UK-based Infectious andUS-based Vagrant Records plus catalogue specialist Union Square Music in the second half of last year. No one is impressed by picking low hanging fruit. It's important to remember that the band hasto play these songs every night for the rest of their career. Our livelihood exists because of the artist. BMG will handle back office functions and will offer Rise artists access to its international network. Everyone on the recorded side bought into the streaming model because if we offered everyoneeverything for $10 a month, all of a sudden that meant people would spend 10x more a year on music than they used toand that wouldeventually trickle down to everyone. "We don't need to be in Portland.". Maybe that's a band like Ghost, where it's not just great music but there is alsoa great visual element. What's your pitch for why I should signwithyour label? That's the primary focus for most artists. He didn't release anything further until 1999, after moving to Portland, Oregon. "Alternative Press", October 2008, p. Despite the challenges facing music labels in the digital age, Rise has grown steadily. Why can't it be that simple? [6], On 9 September, Australian label UNFD announced a distribution partnership with Rise. it was clear they were connecting with people in a very real way. (Laughs.). Its stressful for all parties a label with tainted comment threads, fans dying for new music, a band waiting ages for their listeners to get a hold of it. How do you create a relationship that provides the right balance for the artist and the label? He started producing more albums in 1999, but he didn't think it would ever amount to anything more than a hobby. It has been a very large contributor to the underground post hardcore movement. Our goal is to delivermajor label resultsbut in a more boutique environment. It previously acquired the catalogues of Chrysalis, Bug, Virgin, Mute, Sanctuary. When Rise Records moved from downtown Portland to Beaverton's Cornell Oaks Corporate Center last month, its new neighbors didn't know what to make of it. [7] On 18 May 2015, BMG announced the acquisition of the label. Because his company is small, music pirating has actually helped the label's growth, he said. Mayday already had a fan base. Rise Records sits several hundred yards away from corporate offices for Columbia Sportswear, which made a similar move from Portland to the Beaverton area in 2001. This hands-on approach has earned the label a lot of respect in the alternative-rock community, Tataje said. But seven years ago, he incorporated Rise Records, and soon he was able to quit his day job as a cartographer. From the outside looking in, direct-to-consumer seems to be a bigger slice of an artist's revenue pie. ", I love that concept. Rise has also signed some veteran bands, including Hot Water Music, Bouncing Souls, The Bled, Bleeding Through and From First To Last. President, owner and founder Craig Ericson told them the company was a record label, but that didn't clear things up. Even thoughall of our friends in the industry told us we were devaluing music, that we were the problem and not the solution. BMG CEO Hartwig Masuch said, BMG continues to invest in the future of the music business. In the meant", "Mastodon, At the Drive-In, QOTSA Members Form New Band Gone Is Gone", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rise_Records&oldid=1097358646, Articles needing additional references from June 2015, All articles needing additional references, Articles with MusicBrainz label identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 10 July 2022, at 08:42. Now if someone streams it ten timesthat's maybe 20 cents. So it's that old conversation of whether you want50 percent of a watermelon or 100 percent of a grape. We all take the stairs. That's why vinyl has started to come back so strong. It's our job to try and make them better, without making them feel compromised. You cant tease anything too early, as the tour isnt until the fall. No matter how the business changes, the direct-to-consumer component will continue to be significant. (Laughs.). Seven years after it was relaunched as an independent,BMG now represents the rights to around 2.5 million songs and recordings. It previously acquired the catalogues of Chrysalis, Bug, Virgin, Mute, Sanctuary, Primary Wave,Talpa Music and more.Music Business Worldwide. It's much easier to market to your audience when you know exactly where they are. Just six-and-a-half years after its launch in 2008, it is already the worlds fourth largest music publisher. We don't have to deal with returns. Ingeneral terms, limited runs are something the public responds to. do have a few really good Christian metal bands. Rise asked for 1,000 memes about the long delay for The Architect with #1000decentmemes, and the fans actually delivered hundreds upon hundreds of memes to generate hype for the initial news in just 5 days. In our case, we'vegone through all the trial and error and nowhave an elevated platform. And that means unknown band will make more money on our channel because of our ad packages. Sales of hard rock recordings in the US grew by 8% in the fourth quarter to 2014 at a time when the overall market declined by 3.5%. You'll also see a lot more strategic partnerships on the physical retail side, whether it'sbuying a country album at a Tractor Supply store, or a pop record at Urban Outfitters, or a punk album at skate shops distribution will be more surgical. Is old music really exploding on TikTok, or has our definition of 'catalog' become outdated? Even if only 10 percent are interestedthat's over 200,000 people. Otherwise you're just trying to sell people "stuff.". The label works for the artist. The Songs You Let Too Close: Music That Inspired James Deberg, A Decade Under The Influence: Songs That Shaped Lou Miceli. You also have to understand they have been rehearsing every day for almost 15 years. You can tap into the DSPs (digital service providers) with a third-party company, can get in on the digital side you absolutely can if you want. It's natural to say, "Why don't I do it myself?". "Premium" can also go to surprising places. The difference is in the degree. Rise Records has signed about 35 bands, ranging from old-school punk outfits like the Bouncing Souls to Medford's big-name screamo group Sleeping With Sirens, whose newest album made No. But the glass financialceiling in that world is really low. Its current releases include White Noise by PVRIS, currently embarking on a 50-date tour, including a performance at next months Download Festival in the UK. How can you as a shift supervisor inspire and nurture the human spirit of our customers? 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Infobox record label name = Rise Records parent = founded = 1991 founder = Craig Ericson status = distributor = Victory Records genre = Post-hardcoreMetalcoreDeathcoreScreamo country = United States location = Portland, Oregon url = [http://www.riserecords.com/ www.riserecords.com]. That's the hardest pill to swallow right now for a lot of record companies. And nowwe have a stronger monetization rate and we're in higher level ad packages because of our subscriber numbers. They'll want100 pages of liner notes andpictures. "Each band is like a project for them that they help build," he said. You can unsubscribe from said promotional emails at any time. I can self-publish a book, but the rightpublisher can do what I do at a much larger scale. For Eidola to have The Architect ready and sitting on a hard drive can only frustrate the musicians as much as it does the fans they want them to experience it the most optimal way, even if it includes a wait. They first caught my attention ten years ago. Delivered for FREE, direct to your inbox each day. They need to love these songsmore than anyone else. Picture this: your favorite band has a new album ready and its teased for Spring 2020. But more than that, it all comes down to the fact they have earned the right to control their careers. Until July, the record label operated out of a top-floor office in the Commonwealth Building at Sixth and Washington in downtown Portland. become the UKs fifth biggest record company in Q1 2015. There are songs that didn'tmake Sunnyland that I loved. Tataje, who lives in Portland, said Rise operates differently than other labels, nurturing bands from the start instead of waiting until they're established. We are delighted to partner with Craig and his team to give Rises artists access to BMGs world-class admin services and international network., Rise records is more than a record label. Using digital media it has become the center of a growing underground community with its YouTube video channel boasting more than 1.4m subscribers, more than major labels many times its size. That's why they're so good. It is a cultural phenomenon which has harnessed digital media to create a genuine community. "If you illegally download (a band's music) and fall in love with it, then maybe you'll buy it" the next time, he said. [8] On 8 December 2017, Craig Ericson announced his departure from the label. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). These acquisitions, combined with organic growth, helped BMG officially become the UKs fifth biggest record company in Q1 2015. The Eidola/Rise Records situation, summed up, Territorys Edge The Best New Metal of July 2022, featuring Krisiun, Silent Planet, and more, Slipknots Joey Jordison was one of the most talented drummers in metal history, Philippine death metal band Emperium release their first music video with new song, Majestic Goat. Copyright New Fury Media. Rise, home to artists including Of Mice & Men (pictured), Memphis May Fire, Crown The Empire and The Devil Wears Prada, was founded by Craig Ericson in 1991. Here lies the issue: Rise Records twitter was fun and games on the news in February, but has been antagonistic, dismissive, or otherwise disheartening on the topic ever since.Its great to see labels like SharpTone and UNFD interact with fans in a consistently positive light, but fans are growing weary with only seeing Rise reply to anxiously-waiting fans with manufactured vitriol like this: The novelty has worn off after months and months of this strategy. We don't listen message boards. That's what "works.". We believe music offers tremendous potential provided you recognise the rules ofthe game have changed. I talked with Matthew Gordner of Rise Records about how the record label partners with Mayday Parade to make the business of music better -- especially for the artist. And their new album,Sunnyland, was just released. It owns historic recording catalogues from the likes of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Megadeth, Uriah Heep and Helloween and contemporary recordings from You Me At Six, Within Temptation and Bring Me The Horizon. The partnership builds on BMGs existing strengths in the heavy rock/metal genre. When will TikTok start paying the music industry properly? It's not like they needed us to tell them what to do. Theyhave more than 60 videos on YouTube that have more than 1 million plays each. It was hard to have to be okay with that. I know it would make a lot of us smaller companies feel better if it could be segmented that way. BMG has fully acquired US-based metal and hard rock label Rise Records. Mark Cuban says the two hardest businesses are 1) the music business and 2) trying to sell cool, and we're trying to do both. Blue Swan Records partnership with Rise Records was announced in February 2021, but was evidently in the works since before last October to warrant the above announcement. This is the final installmentin a series (the firstfeatured guitarist Brooks Betts, the secondmanager Josh Terry, the third agent Mike Marquis)where I provide an inside look at various aspects of thebusiness ofMayday Parade, a rockband that over its 13-year career hassold more than 1million albums, produced 60 videos that each have beenviewed over 1 million times on YouTube, and are ahugely successful live actjustcoming off a sold-out U.S. tour. BMG is pleased to announce it has acquired pioneering US metal and hard rock label Rise Records. Two of the label's employees used to walk to work, he said. But that starts with being a band that creates art, because true art lend itself to the premium experience. Now, all five of them drive to the office, most of them from their homes in Portland. The problem is we're in the "trickle down" era now, and we're all starting to see what it really means for our bottom lines. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. If you aren't authentic, if you aren't genuine, if you aren't creating art no one cares about "limited" or "premium." (Laughs.) Ericson said he misses the wide variety of lunch options downtown, as well as the walkability of the city. Leaf Hound (En Japn) Gnero(s) Heavy m Wikipedia Espaol, Rise Against Rise Against , Rise Above Records Aktive Jahre seit 1989 Grnder Lee Dorrian Sitz London, Grobritannien Website http://www.riseaboverecords.com/ Sublabel Deutsch Wikipedia, Rise against Tim McIlrath, le chanteur du groupe Paysdorigine Wikipdia en Franais, Rise and Fall Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace The Offspring , Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Mirage Studios). And the band has the final say. Then, no new news, but a hell of a lot of teasing and egging on from the label via social media. Youre running a label, and youve got a partnership with a label that has a cult-like dedicated fanbase. Everything starts with the connection fans have to your music, and to you. *Before Their Eyes *Breathe Carolina*Burden Of A Day *Catherine *Dance Gavin Dance *Dead And Divine *Emarosa *Every Bridge Burned *For The Fallen Dreams * *In Fear And Faith *Oceana *Recon *The Years Gone Byee also* List of record labelsReferencesExternal links* [http://www.riserecords.com/ Rise Records official website] * [http://www.riserecords.com/cd_store.html Rise CD Store], *A Different Breed Of Killer*American Me *Attack Attack! He released a small number of 7" records before putting the label on hiatus to attend college.Label Profile: Rise Records. Wedon't listen to industry chatter. Everyone talks about the rule of 10,000hours; with Mayday it'sthe rule of 20,000 hours. Rise's success has been a long time coming. More than anything else, people want authenticity. Heres how they might fight back. Making Music That Lasts: Behind the Scenes at Rise Records. Let's talk about changes in the music business. I always tell bandsthey can. "We're not a retail store, we're an office," he said. Tony Tataje, the lead vocalist for hardcore metal band American Me, signed with Rise Records several years ago. *Before Their Eyes *Breathe Carolina*Burden Of A Day *Catherine *Dance Gavin Dance *Dead And Divine *Emarosa *Every Bridge Burned *For The Fallen Dreams * *In Fear And Faith *Oceana *Recon *The Years Gone By, * [http://www.riserecords.com/ Rise Records official website] * [http://www.riserecords.com/cd_store.html Rise CD Store], Rise Records Cration 1991 Sige social Ro Wikipdia en Franais, List of Rise Records artists This is a list of current and former bands from Rise Records.RosterCurrent*A Different Breed Of Killer *American Me *Attack Attack!