HOPELESS RECORDS AND FAT WRECK CHORDS ANNOUNCE LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP
HOPELESS RECORDS AND FAT WRECK CHORDS ANNOUNCE LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP, UNITING TWO OF PUNK’S BELOVED ICONIC INDEPENDENT LABELS NEW MUSIC FROM BAD COP BAD COP, RARE NOFX TRACKS, AND A CLASSIC STRUNG OUT REISSUE LAUNCH THE FAT & HOPELESS ERA Hopeless and Fat Wreck Chords are today announcing a joint effort that unites two of punk’s most influential independent labels. In a full-circle moment more than three decades in the making, the alliance reflects both labels’ artist-first ethos and deep roots in the punk community. As part of the partnership, Hopeless is acquiring the Fat Wreck Chords catalog, but just as important is what’s being left behind. In a move guided by Fat Mike and Erin’s long held artist-first philosophy, all unrecouped balances for currently signed FAT artists will be zeroed out. No strings, no fine print, just a clean slate for every signed band that’s helped shape the label. At FAT’s request, Hopeless will adopt a no-new-signings policy for Fat Wreck Chords, ensuring all focus and resources stay on its existing roster. Fat Mike and Erin will retain the name, Fat Wreck [Read More]
