Redeye Distribution
Redeye Distribution is an American independent record label based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. It was founded in 1996 by Tor Hansen, Kim Hansen, and Glenn Dicker.
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| Industry | Music distribution |
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| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Tor Hansen Kim Hansen Glenn Dicker |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | Exceleration Music |
| Subsidiaries | Border Music Yep Roc Records |
| Website | Official website |
Redeye Distribution is an American independent record label based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. It was founded in 1996 by Tor Hansen, Kim Hansen, and Glenn Dicker.
History
[edit]Redeye is represented worldwide with U.S. offices in Hillsborough[1] as well as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, and New York City. The company has international offices in London,[2] Berlin; Sydney, Australia; and Toronto.[3][4] Redeye is also a member of multiple industry-related organizations including Merlin,[5][6] the Music Business Association (MBA),[7] and A2iM.
Redeye owns and operates the Yep Roc Music Group, a label group which includes Yep Roc Records, Break World Records, and Studio One Records in addition to the Riff City Sounds publishing company. It was awarded the National Association of Recording Merchandisers Distributor of the Year Award (Small Division) seven times in 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.[8] The MBA honored Redeye with the Independent Spirit Award at Music Biz 2016.[9][10][11]
In December 2019, Redeye acquired major Swedish distributor Border Music.[12] In January 2020, Redeye became the distributor of Domino Recording Company, Saddle Creek Records, and Beggars Group.[13] In July 2020, Redeye announced "staffing changes" to increase diversity after online blowback surrounding racial business practices and hostile work environments, which came shortly after the company announced their support via social media for the Black Lives Matter movement during the George Floyd protests.[14]
In 2023, Redeye was acquired by Exceleration Music.[15]
Distributed labels
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Music distributor Redeye returning to Orange County roots in May". Newsobserver. Retrieved 2016-10-24.
- ^ "Redeye hires new staff for London office | Complete Music Update". Completemusicupdate.com. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
- ^ "Redeye hires new staff for London office | Complete Music Update". Completemusicupdate.com. Retrieved 2015-12-17.
- ^ "Retail Briefs: Bob Seger Gets Vinyl, Redeye Goes Worldwide". Billboard. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
- ^ "Merlin Network - Representing the rights of independent record labels worldwide". Merlinnetwork.org. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
- ^ "Merlin to Open U.S. Office, Taps A2IM's Jim Mahoney to Lead". Billboard. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
- ^ "Redeye and INgrooves Join Music Biz Board of Directors - Music Business Association - Music Biz". Music Business Association - Music Biz. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
- ^ Inc, CMJ Network (2003-04-07). CMJ New Music Report. CMJ Network, Inc.
{{cite book}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "MUSIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO HONOR REDEYE WITH INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARD AT MUSIC BIZ 2016 IN NASHVILLE".
- ^ "Warner Music Nashville's John Esposito Honored, Brett Eldredge Covers Sinatra at Music Biz 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-05-19.
- ^ "Music Biz Conference Honors John Esposito, Redeye Distribution". MusicRow - Nashville's Music Industry Publication - News, Songs From Music City. 2016-05-17. Retrieved 2016-05-19.
- ^ "Indie distributor Redeye acquires Swedish distribution company Border Music". Music Business Worldwide. 11 December 2019. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
- ^ "Beggars leaves ADA to join Redeye, alongside Domino, for physical distribution in the US". Music Business Worldwide. 6 January 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
- ^ Christman, Ed (2020-06-29). "Redeye Makes Staffing Changes, Pledges to Increase Diversity Following Online Blowback". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ Eggertsen, Chris (2023-09-08). "Exceleration Music Moves Into Distribution With Redeye Acquisition". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "Contact Info".
- ^ a b "The Leaf Label: LINKS". www.theleaflabel.com.
- ^ "Info – NNA Tapes".
- ^ a b "Exceleration Music Expands Operations through Acquisition of Redeye".
- ^ "Exceleration Music launches strategic partnership with landmark US indie label SideOneDummy Records".
- ^ "SIGNATURE SOUNDS RECORDINGS". Signature Sounds Recordings.
- ^ "SKiN GRAFT CATALOG INDEX".
- ^ "Contact".
- ^ "Three lobed recordings: Catalog/Ordering".
- ^ "Redeye". Redeye.
- ^ "US distributor Redeye signs UK deal with Proper - Music Business Worldwide". Music Business Worldwide. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-17.
- ^ "Redeye Worldwide inks Aus deal with The Planet Company/MGM - The Music Network". Themusicnetwork.com. 10 November 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-17.