FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 21, 2007

Chicago, IL.-  Cleveland, OH based StandBy Records has entered into an exclusive, worldwide distribution agreement with Victory Records. StandBy Records was founded in 2007 in Toledo, Ohio and recently purchased in 2008 by HM-Live Owner, Neil Sheehan who manages Beneath The Sky, Driver Side Impact, Forever In Terror and Epicurean amongst others.

 

With a diverse and veteran in-house staff of 14 employees, the label expects their artists to quickly become relevant, house hold names in the music world. "Our current business is Artist Management, Concert Promotions, Production (Recording), Touring and Graphic Design. These elements combined with Victory’s wide reaching physical and digital distribution networks in addition to their direct to consumer expertise will help position our artists for success,” says Sheehan.

 

StandBy Records’ previous releases include: Before Their Eyes, Emarosa, Oh The Blood, No Bragging Rights, Holiday Unheard Of, The Waking Life, and Settle the Sky. The label has also released Italy’s Hopes Die Last and A Breach of Heaven.

 

Tony Brummel, Founder of Victory Records said, “The independent music scene continues to be the growth sector and beacon of hope for the music industry. Neil has a solid vision and the staff in place to have a very successful label. He is a true entrepreneur that has worn many hats. He has the unique opportunity through his various operations to come into contact with a vast array of artists. We are thankful that he chose to join our family at Victory.”

 

For More Information:
Jennifer Reader, Victory Records, 312-666-8661 x114, jenny@victoryrecords.com

 

About Victory Records, Inc.:
Victory Records, Inc. is the top independent rock label in the United States and one of the world’s leading independent record companies. For more information please visit http://www.victoryrecords.com