Clearing Up The Rumors...

Just clearing up a few rumors out there. I got in touch with the fine folks
at Fueled By Ramen about the recent
rumors about the label's connection with Island
Records, as some of the major gossip sites have been reporting. Fueled
By Ramen is still a 100% independent label and Island
owns no part of them. In fact, Island doesn't even distribute their stuff. The only real connection between the two labels is that FBR and Island have created a strategic alliance. Bands signed to
FBR may be picked up by Island down the road. This doesn't apply to all bands
(it's at FBR's discretion) nor does Island get to exert any control over the
label or make any profit from FBR
releases. So there ya go... it's all rather un-dramatic...