Sabaton, Yellowcard, In This Moment and The Rasmus have officially announced that they are the newest bands in the catalogue of the New York record label Better Noise Music.
The label is known for its creative artist development, innovative multimedia strategies, and ability to create international success stories. It was named by Billboard as the #1 Label in Mainstream Rock Airplay and the #1 Label in Mainstream Rock Airplay of 2024, following its historic 5-year streak as the #1 Label in Mainstream Rock Airplay (2018-2022). In 2023, Allen Kovac assumed the presidency, and for the past two and a half years, the company has been led by Dan Waite (CEO), Steve Kline (COO), Harris Masood (CFO), and Paul Cormack (Managing Director).
“We are very excited to begin this new journey with Better Noise Music,” comments Sabaton’s Pär Sundström. “After exploring several record labels worldwide, we found Better Noise to be the perfect fit. As an independent label, they haven’t traditionally focused on our style of heavy metal, which makes this collaboration especially exciting. We are excited to see how this partnership develops and are confident they are ready to take on the challenge of working with a band that brings a unique sound to their catalog.”
“Working with Better Noise has been fantastic, as we share the same mindset. The fact that they focus on long-term artistic careers, rather than a single release, aligns perfectly with what we look for at Backbone Management. Their dedication to A&R, meticulous planning, and ensuring everything is in order have been truly impressive. I’m looking forward to establishing a long-term relationship with Better Noise and taking The Rasmus’ already successful career to new heights,” says Antti Eriksson, managing director of The Rasmus and owner of Backbone Management.
Commenting on the new signings, Better Noise CEO Dan Waite states: “Better Noise is firmly committed to leveraging the label’s knowledge and experience to propel each band to greater commercial success. We are receiving numerous inquiries from bands established after 5 years as the number 1 label at rock radio, from artists who feel ignored by major labels, or who wish to expand their success beyond their home market and grow globally. When artists follow our system, whether you’re Five Finger Death Punch, Mötley Crüe, Papa Roach, Nothing More, Dirty Heads, Bad Wolves, The Funeral Portrait, or From Ashes to New, together we achieve the greatest success in their careers to date. When artists follow our system, which is unique and sometimes intimidating for artists, once they see the results, they fully commit. With those who tell us from the beginning that they won’t follow our system, we decide not to do business with them.”
Estamos sumamente emocionados de dar la bienvenida a Yellowcard, Sabaton, The Rasmus e In This Moment a la familia Better Noise. Estas excepcionales bandas demuestran la diversidad y creatividad que definen nuestra rica selección de artistas de rock y alternativo. Cada una aporta una trayectoria global comprobada y un enfoque distintivo de la música rock. Esperamos colaborar con ellas y llevar a cada banda al siguiente nivel y más allá.”