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Fearless Records

April 12, 2024

Fearless Records is an American independent record label that was founded in 1994. Fearless is based in Culver City, California, and is best known for its early pop punk moments captured in the Fearless Flush Sampler and Punk Bites releases, as well as additional releases by bands such as Bigwig and Dynamite Boy; and later Sugarcult; Plain White T's; The Aquabats; Amely; and post-hardcore releases by At the Drive-In and Anatomy of a Ghost.[2] However, the label has experimented with different styles in recent years. Acts such as Blessthefall, The Word Alive, Ice Nine Kills, Mayday Parade, Pierce The Veil, Starset, The Pretty Reckless, Underoath and The Color Morale have showcased post-hardcore, metalcore, hard rock and alternative rock bands that have emerged in recent years. Fearless Records' releases were distributed in the US by RED Distribution,[3] but after Concord Music Group's purchase of the label in 2015, it is now distributed by Universal Music Group worldwide.

Fearless Records
Parent companyConcord[1]
Founded1994
FounderBob Becker
Distributor(s)
Genre
Country of originUnited States
LocationCulver City, California
Official websitefearlessrecords.com

History edit

Bob Becker started Fearless Records when he was selling his friends records at their shows. He would also go to record stores and put their records on consignment. The record label name came from Becker not knowing what he was doing at the time and "not being afraid to jump in head first."[4] Fearless Records was officially formed in 1994.

In 2000, Fearless Records released Punk Goes Metal, the first compilation album from the Punk Goes... series. Since then the Punk Goes... series has expanded. It has included seven Punk Goes Pop releases, two Punk Goes Acoustic releases, Punk Goes 80's and 90's, Punk Goes Crunk, Punk Goes Classic Rock, and Punk Goes X which features cover songs that were featured at the 2011 Winter X Games. Punk Goes Pop 5 was released on November 6, 2012. On January 1, 2014, Fearless Records released a video on their page on YouTube announcing bands that will be releasing albums in 2014 and also announced Fearless Records' compilation of Punk Goes 90's 2.

In 2005, Fearless Records released the studio album All That We Needed by Plain White T's, a thirteen-song collection that proved to be a breakthrough for both the label and the Illinois-based band. "Hey There Delilah", a single from that album, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, became a success for the label and was certified as a multi-platinum single.

On November 8, 2010, Fearless announced the release of a Christmas-themed compilation album, titled 'Tis the Season to Be Fearless. It would feature eight of their signed artists recording original songs. The album was available for pre-ordering on iTunes the same day, and was released on November 22, 2010.[5] Three years later, Fearless Records released Punk Goes Christmas featuring original & cover tracks from All Time Low, Issues, New Found Glory, and more.[6]

In 2011, Fearless Records released Breathe Carolina's album Hell Is What You Make It. "Blackout", a single from the album, became another success for the label. It debuted at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified as a gold single.

In October 2012, Fearless Records announced that they had launched a sister label called "Old Friends Records", which would sign more indie rock artists including Hellogoodbye. In November 2013, Fearless Records announced a second imprint label called "Outerloop Records", along with their first signing Ice Nine Kills.[7]

The label, with a back-catalog of about 150 albums, was acquired by Concord Bicycle Music in May 2015 for an estimated $10,000,000.[8]

Artists edit

See also: List of Fearless Records artists

Current edit

Old Friends Records artists edit

Former edit

Discography edit

Main article: Fearless Records discography

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Distribution - Concord Music Group". concordmusicgroup.com. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  2. ^ Punknews.org. "About Fearless Records". punknews.org. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  3. ^ . Archived from the original on April 27, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  4. ^ Brandon Herbel (March 29, 2005). "Fearless Records (Bob Becker) - 03.28.05 - Interview - AbsolutePunk.net". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
  5. ^ . Altpress.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  6. ^ . fearlessrecords.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  7. ^ "Fearless Records partners with Outerloop Management forming Outerloop Records - News - Alternative Press". Altpress.com. November 11, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  8. ^ "Concord Continues Acquisition Binge with Fearless Records, Wind-Up Deals (Exclusive)". billboard.com. Retrieved October 6, 2016.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ . Archived from the original on January 7, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  10. ^ Serra, Maria (May 9, 2020). "Hear the debut single from Fearless Records' new signee NOT A TOY". Altpress.com.
  11. ^ . Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ "Plain White T's resign with Fearless Records, release new track "Land Of The Living" - Alternative Press". Altpress.com. April 27, 2017.
  13. ^ "Until I Wake Sign With Fearless Records, Release New EP & "Nightmares" Music Video - Theprp". Altpress.com. July 16, 2021.
  14. ^ . YouTube. Archived from the original on September 26, 2019. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  15. ^ "Imgur". Imgur.
  16. ^ "Lostprophets Announce Breakup in Wake of Singer Ian Watkins' Child Sex Allegations". Loudwire. October 2013.
  17. ^ "Ian Watkins sentenced to 35 years". BBC News. December 18, 2013.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • Punknews.org Entry on Fearless Records

April 12, 2024
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Fearless Records is an American independent record label that was founded in 1994 Fearless is based in Culver City California and is best known for its early pop punk moments captured in the Fearless Flush Sampler and Punk Bites releases as well as additional releases by bands such as Bigwig and Dynamite Boy and later Sugarcult Plain White T s The Aquabats Amely and post hardcore releases by At the Drive In and Anatomy of a Ghost 2 However the label has experimented with different styles in recent years Acts such as Blessthefall The Word Alive Ice Nine Kills Mayday Parade Pierce The Veil Starset The Pretty Reckless Underoath and The Color Morale have showcased post hardcore metalcore hard rock and alternative rock bands that have emerged in recent years Fearless Records releases were distributed in the US by RED Distribution 3 but after Concord Music Group s purchase of the label in 2015 it is now distributed by Universal Music Group worldwide Fearless RecordsParent companyConcord 1 Founded1994FounderBob BeckerDistributor s Universal Music Group current RED Distribution former Craft Recordings reissues GenreAlternative rock punk rock pop rock metalcore post hardcoreCountry of originUnited StatesLocationCulver City CaliforniaOfficial websitefearlessrecords wbr com Contents 1 History 2 Artists 2 1 Current 2 1 1 Old Friends Records artists 2 2 Former 3 Discography 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory editBob Becker started Fearless Records when he was selling his friends records at their shows He would also go to record stores and put their records on consignment The record label name came from Becker not knowing what he was doing at the time and not being afraid to jump in head first 4 Fearless Records was officially formed in 1994 In 2000 Fearless Records released Punk Goes Metal the first compilation album from the Punk Goes series Since then the Punk Goes series has expanded It has included seven Punk Goes Pop releases two Punk Goes Acoustic releases Punk Goes 80 s and 90 s Punk Goes Crunk Punk Goes Classic Rock and Punk Goes X which features cover songs that were featured at the 2011 Winter X Games Punk Goes Pop 5 was released on November 6 2012 On January 1 2014 Fearless Records released a video on their page on YouTube announcing bands that will be releasing albums in 2014 and also announced Fearless Records compilation of Punk Goes 90 s 2 In 2005 Fearless Records released the studio album All That We Needed by Plain White T s a thirteen song collection that proved to be a breakthrough for both the label and the Illinois based band Hey There Delilah a single from that album reached No 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 became a success for the label and was certified as a multi platinum single On November 8 2010 Fearless announced the release of a Christmas themed compilation album titled Tis the Season to Be Fearless It would feature eight of their signed artists recording original songs The album was available for pre ordering on iTunes the same day and was released on November 22 2010 5 Three years later Fearless Records released Punk Goes Christmas featuring original amp cover tracks from All Time Low Issues New Found Glory and more 6 In 2011 Fearless Records released Breathe Carolina s album Hell Is What You Make It Blackout a single from the album became another success for the label It debuted at No 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified as a gold single In October 2012 Fearless Records announced that they had launched a sister label called Old Friends Records which would sign more indie rock artists including Hellogoodbye In November 2013 Fearless Records announced a second imprint label called Outerloop Records along with their first signing Ice Nine Kills 7 The label with a back catalog of about 150 albums was acquired by Concord Bicycle Music in May 2015 for an estimated 10 000 000 8 Artists editSee also List of Fearless Records artists Current edit American Teeth As It Is Archetypes Collide 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