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Founded by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman in 1988, Sub Pop Records is a medium-sized independent record label based in Seattle, WA. Sub Pop Records employs somewhere between 45 and 50 people, most of whom work in our World Headquarters in Seattle. It is our intent to market and sell the recorded music (and related merchandise) of artists whose music some shifting definition of “we” really and truly love. We mean to represent these artists as faithfully and diligently as possible and hold out hope that this is enough for us to remain solvent in the face of the well-documented collapse of the music industry at large. We also enjoy laughter, good times and the company of friends.

Founded in 1987, Knitting Factory Entertainment (KFE) is one of North America's leading independent entertainment companies, operating across live music, recorded music, festivals, hospitality, artist development, and strategic media investments. What began as an iconic New York music venue has evolved into a diversified entertainment platform that develops, owns, operates, and invests in businesses throughout the entertainment ecosystem. Today, KFE produces thousands of live events annually while operating a growing portfolio of concert venues, amphitheaters, festivals, destination entertainment properties, and music companies. KFE's integrated platform spans: • Venue ownership, operations, and management • Concert promotion and talent buying • Amphitheater development and consulting • Music festivals and destination events • Recorded music through Partisan Records and Knitting Factory Records • Hospitality and food & beverage concepts • Entertainment real estate and venue development • Strategic investments, acquisitions, and joint ventures • Brand partnerships and experiential marketing • Intellectual property development and media businesses The company partners with artists, entrepreneurs, municipalities, developers, investors, and venue owners to build sustainable entertainment businesses that create long-term cultural and economic value. KFE is equally focused on operating premier live entertainment destinations and investing in businesses that expand its reach across the broader entertainment landscape. Its portfolio includes renowned music venues, amphitheaters, festivals, hospitality concepts, and record labels that collectively serve millions of fans each year. Through its recorded music businesses—including the internationally respected Partisan Records—KFE supports critically acclaimed artists and award-winning releases while continuing to invest in the future of independent music. KFE has built a reputation for identifying opportunities

Fat Wreck Chords is an indie label co-founded in San Francisco by NOFX frontman Fat Mike (Michael Burkett) and Erin Kelly-Burkett, in 1990. The first wave of bands signed to FAT (No Use For A Name, NOFX, Propagandhi, Lagwagon, and more) shaped what became known as the Fat Wreck sound. FAT continues to be an artist-friendly label and has a unique business model of signing bands to one record deals. Going on its third decade, FAT boastfully remains a 100% independently owned and operated company.