Secretly Distribution to Distribute Ipecac Recordings Globally
The independent label was co-founded by Mike Patton and Greg Werckman
Secretly Distribution (SD) has announced a worldwide distribution deal with Ipecac Recordings, the independent label founded by Faith No More singer Mike Patton and Greg Werckman (Alternative Tentacles, Mercury Records) in 1999.
The deal:
SD will now handle physical and digital music distribution, digital and retail marketing, and technological support for Ipecac’s forthcoming releases.
That includes new albums from dälek, mclusky, Melvins, The Jesus Lizard and more.
Good company:
Ipecac joins a roster of Secretly affiliates such as Dead Oceans, drink sum wtr, Ghostly International, Jagjaguwar, Merge Records, Saddest Factory Records and more.
What they said:
Greg Werckman, Co-Founder of Ipecac Recordings: “One needs to evaluate constantly with the ever-shifting music industry landscape. Where do we fit? Who understands us? Who are our people? Partnering with Secretly at this time makes perfect sense. From the people that work at Secretly to the eclectic collection of labels and artists they work with, it feels like joining a commune of like-minded, fairly well groomed, independent music lovers. We are honored to be asked to join the 'club' and look forward to much more shared mayhem."
Secretly Distribution (SD) has announced a worldwide distribution deal with Ipecac Recordings, the independent label founded by Faith No More singer Mike Patton and Greg Werckman (Alternative Tentacles, Mercury Records) in 1999.
The deal:
SD will now handle physical and digital music distribution, digital and retail marketing, and technological support for Ipecac’s forthcoming releases.
That includes new albums from dälek, mclusky, Melvins, The Jesus Lizard and more.
Good company:
Ipecac joins a roster of Secretly affiliates such as Dead Oceans, drink sum wtr, Ghostly International, Jagjaguwar, Merge Records, Saddest Factory Records and more.
What they said:
Greg Werckman, Co-Founder of Ipecac Recordings: “One needs to evaluate constantly with the ever-shifting music industry landscape. Where do we fit? Who understands us? Who are our people? Partnering with Secretly at this time makes perfect sense. From the people that work at Secretly to the eclectic collection of labels and artists they work with, it feels like joining a commune of like-minded, fairly well groomed, independent music lovers. We are honored to be asked to join the 'club' and look forward to much more shared mayhem."
Secretly Distribution (SD) has announced a worldwide distribution deal with Ipecac Recordings, the independent label founded by Faith No More singer Mike Patton and Greg Werckman (Alternative Tentacles, Mercury Records) in 1999.
The deal:
SD will now handle physical and digital music distribution, digital and retail marketing, and technological support for Ipecac’s forthcoming releases.
That includes new albums from dälek, mclusky, Melvins, The Jesus Lizard and more.
Good company:
Ipecac joins a roster of Secretly affiliates such as Dead Oceans, drink sum wtr, Ghostly International, Jagjaguwar, Merge Records, Saddest Factory Records and more.
What they said:
Greg Werckman, Co-Founder of Ipecac Recordings: “One needs to evaluate constantly with the ever-shifting music industry landscape. Where do we fit? Who understands us? Who are our people? Partnering with Secretly at this time makes perfect sense. From the people that work at Secretly to the eclectic collection of labels and artists they work with, it feels like joining a commune of like-minded, fairly well groomed, independent music lovers. We are honored to be asked to join the 'club' and look forward to much more shared mayhem."
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