Suretone Records[1] is an American record label established in 2006 as a joint venture by Jordan Schur, former CEO of Geffen Records,[2] and Interscope Records,[3] to release alternative rock music.[4][5] Several high-profile bands such as Weezer, The Cure, Rooney, New Found Glory and Angels and Airwaves remained on Geffen and carried the Suretone imprint.[4][6]
| Suretone Records | |
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| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Jordan Schur |
| Distributor(s) | Interscope Geffen A&M (United States) Polydor Records (United Kingdom) ADA (Relaunch) |
| Genre | Alternative rock, emo, rap rock, metal |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Official website | suretone |
The label shut down in 2010 after the failures of albums by Chris Cornell and Shwayze. In 2016, the Suretone label returned with distribution through the Alternative Distribution Alliance.
Artists
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- Limp Bizkit
- Sayyi
Past
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edit- ^ "Jordan schur in partnership with interscope records launches suretone records - umg". UMG. Retrieved 2016-01-23.
- ^ Leeds, Jeff (2006-03-14). "President of Geffen Records Is Leaving to Start New Label". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ Newman, Melinda (25 Mar 2006). "Geffen Shuffle: Fair In, Shur Gets New Label Shot". Billboard. Vol. 118, no. 12. Nielsen Business Media. pp. 5–6.
- ^ a b Gallo, Phil (2006-03-14). "Schur rolls with rock label". Variety. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ Duhigg, Charles (2006-03-15). "Universal Music Forms Suretone Records". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ Billboard Staff (2007-02-20). "Suretone Taps P2Ps". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
