Fueled by Ramen
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Fueled by Ramen is an American record label
which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group
, and is distributed by Atlantic Records
. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida
, is based in New York City
. Allmusic has called it one of the "epicenters of the emo-pop movement."
in Gainesville and teamed up with Less Than Jake
drummer/lyricist Vinnie Fiorello
that Fueled By Ramen became a reality. The name of the label was inspired by only being able to afford a diet of Ramen noodles
at the time due having invested most of their money into making records.
In 1998, Fueled By Ramen released a self-titled EP from Jimmy Eat World
, a five-song collection that proved a breakthrough for both the label and the Arizona-based band. With increased distribution demands and a rise in radio play, Fueled By Ramen set up its first real office space that same year in Tampa
, Florida
. Since then they have released albums including Fall Out Boy
's 2003 album Take This to Your Grave
which became a success for the label and it was eventually certified gold
.
In 2004, Fall Out Boy
's Pete Wentz introduced Fueled By Ramen to fellow Chicago pop rock outfit The Academy Is...
who released their debut album Almost Here
, the following year. Soon thereafter, Janick joined forces with Wentz to create Decaydance Records
and released a series of albums from a disparate-sounding group of acts ranging from the alternative hip-hop of Gym Class Heroes
to the indie-pop combo The Hush Sound
. In September 2005, Decaydance and Fueled By Ramen released A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
, the RIAA double platinum-certified debut album from Las Vegas’ Panic! at the Disco
.
In 2007, the label opened an office in midtown Manhattan and that same year Paramore
's album Riot!
debuted in the top 20 of the US Billboard 200
, was certified gold and has recently gained platinum status. Panic! at the Disco’s second album Pretty. Odd.
enjoyed similar success, debuting at number #2 on Billboard 200 chart, selling over 139,000 copies its first week, also has recently gained platinum success. Later in 2009 Paramore's third studio album Brand New Eyes
debuted at #2 selling 175,000 copies in its first week making it the fastest-selling album in the label's history.
.
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies...
, and is distributed by Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Alachua County, Florida, United States as well as the principal city of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area . The preliminary 2010 Census population count for Gainesville is 124,354. Gainesville is home to the sixth...
, is based in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. Allmusic has called it one of the "epicenters of the emo-pop movement."
History
John Janick initially conceived of the label while attending high school, but it was not until he enrolled at the University of FloridaUniversity of Florida
The University of Florida is an American public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its historical origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its present Gainesville campus since September 1906...
in Gainesville and teamed up with Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida. Originally formed in 1992 as a power pop trio, the band evolved into a hybrid of ska punk. Less Than Jake have also been cited as showing influences from a wide variety of genres including post-grunge, heavy metal, alternative...
drummer/lyricist Vinnie Fiorello
Vinnie Fiorello
Vinnie Fiorello is an American drummer, lyricist and founding member of the ska punk band Less Than Jake. As a child, Vinnie's family owned a dog named Jake who was "treated like a king" according to the band's website FAQ page. As a result, everything in the house became "Less Than Jake",...
that Fueled By Ramen became a reality. The name of the label was inspired by only being able to afford a diet of Ramen noodles
Ramen
is a Japanese noodle dish. It consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat- or fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as , , kamaboko, green onions, and occasionally corn...
at the time due having invested most of their money into making records.
In 1998, Fueled By Ramen released a self-titled EP from Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World is an American alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, that formed in 1993. The band is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jim Adkins, guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch and drummer Zach Lind....
, a five-song collection that proved a breakthrough for both the label and the Arizona-based band. With increased distribution demands and a rise in radio play, Fueled By Ramen set up its first real office space that same year in Tampa
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. Since then they have released albums including Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy is an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist, guitarist and composer Patrick Stump, bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. The band released five studio albums from 2003–2008...
's 2003 album Take This to Your Grave
Take This to Your Grave
Take This to Your Grave is the second studio album by American rock band Fall Out Boy. It is the group's first release under the Fueled by Ramen label and was released on May 6, 2003. The album title is taken from a line from the lyrics of the track "The Patron Saint of Liars and Fakes", which...
which became a success for the label and it was eventually certified gold
RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards...
.
In 2004, Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy is an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist, guitarist and composer Patrick Stump, bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. The band released five studio albums from 2003–2008...
's Pete Wentz introduced Fueled By Ramen to fellow Chicago pop rock outfit The Academy Is...
The Academy Is...
The Academy Is... was an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2003. Before dispersing, they were signed by the Decaydance imprint of the Fueled by Ramen label. They were originally known as "The Academy", but added the "Is..." in 2004 to avoid legal complications with other...
who released their debut album Almost Here
Almost Here (The Academy Is album)
Almost Here is the first full-length studio album by American rock band The Academy Is..., released on February 8, 2005 by Fueled by Ramen.-Background:After recording the album and a doing a summer tour, the band underwent a lineup change...
, the following year. Soon thereafter, Janick joined forces with Wentz to create Decaydance Records
Decaydance Records
Decaydance Records is a record label based in New York City. Originally founded as an imprint of Fueled by Ramen, it is now an independent record label owned by Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy and partners. The first band Wentz signed to the label was Panic! at the Disco...
and released a series of albums from a disparate-sounding group of acts ranging from the alternative hip-hop of Gym Class Heroes
Gym Class Heroes
Gym Class Heroes is an American hip hop rock band from Geneva, New York. They have collaborated with Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump on numerous occasions, notably for providing backing vocals on the song "Cupid's Chokehold." Stump also produced the majority of their album The Quilt.The group formed...
to the indie-pop combo The Hush Sound
The Hush Sound
The Hush Sound was an indie quartet originating in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. Initially named "The Hush," the band later changed their name to "The Hush Sound" due to the discovery of a rapper with the same name...
. In September 2005, Decaydance and Fueled By Ramen released A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out is the debut studio album by American alternative rock band Panic! at the Disco. Recorded primarily at SOMD! Studios in College Park, Maryland with producer Matt Squire, the album was released September 27, 2005 on Decaydance and Fueled by Ramen Records.Written and...
, the RIAA double platinum-certified debut album from Las Vegas’ Panic! at the Disco
Panic! at the Disco
Panic! at the Disco is an American alternative rock duo, formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2005. Since its split, the band's line-up includes Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith . Former members Ryan Ross and Jon Walker left the group in 2009...
.
In 2007, the label opened an office in midtown Manhattan and that same year Paramore
Paramore
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
's album Riot!
Riot!
Riot! is the second studio album by American rock band Paramore, succeeding their debut album All We Know Is Falling, and was released in the United States on June 12, 2007 and in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2007...
debuted in the top 20 of the US Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
, was certified gold and has recently gained platinum status. Panic! at the Disco’s second album Pretty. Odd.
Pretty. Odd.
Pretty. Odd. is the second studio album by the American rock band Panic! at the Disco. Recorded at the Studio at the Palms in Las Vegas with additional production at Abbey Road Studios in London with producer Rob Mathes, the album was released March 21, 2008 on Decaydance and Fueled by Ramen Records...
enjoyed similar success, debuting at number #2 on Billboard 200 chart, selling over 139,000 copies its first week, also has recently gained platinum success. Later in 2009 Paramore's third studio album Brand New Eyes
Brand New Eyes
Brand New Eyes is the third album by North American rock band Paramore, released September 29, 2009 through Fueled by Ramen in the United States and Canada. It debuted at number two on Billboard 200....
debuted at #2 selling 175,000 copies in its first week making it the fastest-selling album in the label's history.
Artists signed to Fueled By Ramen
This list was compiled based on information found on the Fueled by Ramen website and the label's discographyFueled by Ramen discography
This is the release catalog of Fueled by Ramen.The list is ordered by release number. Original release dates are within the parentheses. All releases are CDs unless otherwise stated.-Releases:...
.
Active artists
- Cobra StarshipCobra StarshipCobra Starship is an American synthpop band created by former Midtown bassist and lead vocalist Gabe Saporta in 2003 in New York City, New York...
- fun.Fun (band)Fun is an American indie pop band based in New York, New York that was formed by Nate Ruess, formerly of The Format. After the 2008 breakup of The Format, Ruess left Arizona to develop his career in New York City. Ruess then formed Fun with Andrew Dost of Anathallo and Jack Antonoff of Steel Train...
- ParamoreParamoreParamore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
- A Rocket to the MoonA Rocket to the MoonA Rocket to the Moon is an American rock band. The band was founded during 2006 in Braintree, Massachusetts by Nick Santino, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist...
- Gym Class HeroesGym Class HeroesGym Class Heroes is an American hip hop rock band from Geneva, New York. They have collaborated with Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump on numerous occasions, notably for providing backing vocals on the song "Cupid's Chokehold." Stump also produced the majority of their album The Quilt.The group formed...
- The SwellersThe SwellersThe Swellers are an American punk rock band from Flint, Michigan. Their music draws influence from melodic punk rock bands as well as alternative and indie rock from the 90s.-Band history:...
- Panic! At the DiscoPanic! at the DiscoPanic! at the Disco is an American alternative rock duo, formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2005. Since its split, the band's line-up includes Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith . Former members Ryan Ross and Jon Walker left the group in 2009...
- This ProvidenceThis ProvidenceThis Providence is a four-piece Alternative Rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band consists of Dan Young , David Blaise , Gavin Phillips , and Andy Horst .-Formation and early history:...
- Sublime With RomeSublime with RomeSublime with Rome is a musical collaboration between Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, formerly of the band Sublime, and singer and guitarist Rome Ramirez. The group chiefly performed songs by Sublime, which was fronted by Bradley Nowell until his death in 1996...
- Travie McCoyTravie McCoyTravie Lazarus McCoy is an American singer and rapper. He is the lead vocalist of the alternative hip-hop band Gym Class Heroes. He released his debut solo album Lazarus on June 8, 2010....
- VersaEmergeVersaEmergeVersaEmerge is an American rock band consisting of Sierra Kusterbeck and Blake Harnage, originating from Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA, currently signed to the label Fueled by Ramen. They have three EPs - Cities Built on Sand, Perceptions, and the self-titled release. Their debut album, Fixed at...
Inactive artists
- The Academy Is...The Academy Is...The Academy Is... was an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2003. Before dispersing, they were signed by the Decaydance imprint of the Fueled by Ramen label. They were originally known as "The Academy", but added the "Is..." in 2004 to avoid legal complications with other...
- Animal ChinAnimal ChinAnimal Chin was a ska punk group from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The group was named after the 1987 skateboarding film, The Search for Animal Chin. They released their debut LP in 1997, and soon after signed to Fueled By Ramen, who pressed their EP The Ins & Outs of Terrorism! that same year...
- Ann BerettaAnn BerettaAnn Beretta is a punk band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1996 by Rob Huddleston, Leer Baker, Chris Rupp and Russ Jones , the band plays straightforward punk with small doses of rockabilly and country mixed into their sound....
- August Premier
- Cadillac BlindsideCadillac BlindsideCadillac Blindside was an emo/post-hardcore rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Cadillac Blindside combined slower chords with fuzzy guitar sounds and darker melodies for a sound decidedly more "rock" than emo...
- The Causey WayThe Causey WayThe Causey Way was a punk/new-wave group formed in 1997 in which the underlying theme was that of a cult operating as a band . The live shows were energetic and in the style of revivalist evangelism. With releases on Fueled By Ramen and Alternative Tentacles, they broke up in 2001...
- Days AwayDays AwayDays Away was a five piece progressive rock band based in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, formed in 1998.-Biography:Days Away formed in 1998 in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. When first formed, the group consisted of Keith Goodwin , Matt Austin , Matt Haines , and Chris Frangicetto...
- DiscountDiscount (band)Discount was a punk rock band that formed in Vero Beach, Florida, in 1995 and disbanded in 2000. Before disbanding, the group's members relocated to Gainesville, Florida, where they performed their last show in August 2000. They released three full length albums, several EPs, and two b-side...
- The Friday Night BoysThe Friday Night BoysThe Friday Night Boys were a pop punk band from Fairfax, that formed in 2006. The band consists of Andrew Goldstein, Mike Toohey, Robby Reidera, and Chris Barrett....
- FrodusFrodusFrodus was a 1990s Washington, D.C.-based post-hardcore band, described by critics as a mixture of math rock, hardcore punk, and alternative rock. Their songs were frequently dark and dissonant...
- The HipposThe HipposThe Hippos were an American rock band formed in 1995 in Los Angeles, California, and disbanded in 2000. During the band's lifetime they released 3 full-length albums...
- The Impossibles
- Kane HodderKane Hodder (band)Kane Hodder, was a hardcore/indie rock band who also incorporates influences ranging from surf, 1960s soul, funk, and Latin lounge, among others. They have remained in Fueled by Ramen's alumni for a while, despite having left the label in 2006...
- Kissing Chaos
- LimpLimp (band)Limp were an American pop punk band formed in 1994, with strong influences in both rock and ska, hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area. Limp released three studio albums on Honest Don's, a subsidiary label of Fat Wreck Chords, as well as an EP released on Fueled by Ramen, before their 2002...
- Mid Carson July
- October FallOctober Fall-Trivia:*Guitarist Clark Harrison was a winning contestant on Fox Kids' Moolah Beach*Jack Marin, original bassist, played bass in Cute Is What We Aim For for a short time after parting ways with October Fall....
- PollenPollen (band)Pollen was a power pop band originally hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They released four albums over their eight years.-Band members:*Dan Hargest, *Kevin Scanlon, Pollen was a power pop band originally hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They released four albums over their eight...
- PowerspacePowerspacePowerspace was a five-piece power pop band from Chicago, Illinois. They are signed to Fueled by Ramen. The band released their debut album, The Kicks of Passion produced by Marc McClusky, on July 31, 2007. Drummer Kevin Kane announced the band's break up on February 17, 2010.-History:The band first...
- Roy
- Slick ShoesSlick ShoesSlick Shoes was a pop punk band with Christian origins from Antelope Valley, California. Their name comes from the hit 1985 movie, The Goonies, 'slick shoes' being one of the character Data's many gadgets. The band formed in 1994 and made their first release as a self-titled EP in 1997. They...
- Slowreader
- The StereoThe StereoThe Stereo is a pop rock/rock and roll band started in 1999 by former ska/punk band frontmen Jamie Woolford and Rory Phillips . The pair were initially brought together on recommendation of their record label Fueled By Ramen. The duo then recorded their first album Three Hundred, released June 1999...
- Swank
- Teen IdolsTeen IdolsThe Teen Idols were a pop punk band originally from Nashville, Tennessee. They were formed in 1992 by Phillip Hill and originally broke up in 2003...
- Whippersnapper
- The Æffect
Artists on hiatus
- Autopilot OffAutopilot OffAutopilot Off is a punk rock band from Orange County, New York composed of Chris Hughes , Chris Johnson , Phil Robinson and Rob Kucharek ....
- Blueline MedicBlueline Medic-History:The group formed in mid 1999 after the downfall of bands Caustic Soda and Mid Youth Crisis from which guitarists Donnie Dureau and Adrian Lombardi were members...
- Fall Out BoyFall Out BoyFall Out Boy is an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist, guitarist and composer Patrick Stump, bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. The band released five studio albums from 2003–2008...
- The Hush SoundThe Hush SoundThe Hush Sound was an indie quartet originating in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. Initially named "The Hush," the band later changed their name to "The Hush Sound" due to the discovery of a rapper with the same name...
- Phantom PlanetPhantom PlanetPhantom Planet are an American alternative rock band from Southern California. Formed in 1994 in Los Angeles, the band consists of Alex Greenwald , Darren Robinson , Sam Farrar and Jeff Conrad . The band is best known for its track "California", which became the theme song for the Fox TV series,...
- RecoverRecover (band)-History:Recover comprised Dan Keyes , Robert Mann , Ross Tweedy , and Santiago "Jimmy" Vela . The four first started playing together while in high school, but didn't officially form Recover until 2000. The band recorded a four-song demo in the spring of 2000...
Alumni
- The A.K.A.s
- The CabThe CabThe Cab is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. Their debut album, Whisper War, was released on April 29, 2008. They have been called "The Band You Need to Know 2008" by Alternative Press magazine...
- Cute Is What We Aim For
- Forgive DurdenForgive DurdenForgive Durden is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington, who got their name from the novel Fight Club. They are signed to Fueled By Ramen...
- Foundation
- JerseyJersey (band)Jersey was a Burlington, Ontario ska punk band from 1996 to 2005. In 1997, the band released a demo tape which they sold at local concerts. The band had immediate hype partially due to frontman Taylor's previous band, Grade....
- Jimmy Eat WorldJimmy Eat WorldJimmy Eat World is an American alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, that formed in 1993. The band is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jim Adkins, guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch and drummer Zach Lind....
- Less Than JakeLess Than JakeLess Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida. Originally formed in 1992 as a power pop trio, the band evolved into a hybrid of ska punk. Less Than Jake have also been cited as showing influences from a wide variety of genres including post-grunge, heavy metal, alternative...
- LifetimeLifetime (band)Lifetime is an American melodic hardcore/emo band from New Jersey. Lifetime was formed in 1990 and disbanded in 1997. In late 2005, they announced their reunion.-History:...
- The PietastersThe PietastersThe Pietasters are a seven-piece ska/soul band hailing from Washington, D.C., with additional members from Maryland and Virginia.- History :In 1990, a group of friends were attending college at Virginia Tech in the mountains of Virginia...
- PunchlinePunchline (band)Punchline is an American rock band from Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, that formed in 1998. The band released released their sixth full-length album Delightfully Pleased on August 10, 2010 on their own label, Modern Short Stories, and TDR Records....
- YellowcardYellowcardYellowcard is an American pop punk/alternative rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1997, and based in Los Angeles, California since 2000. Their music features the use of a violin, unusual for the genre...
See also
- List of record labels
- Fueled By Ramen discographyFueled by Ramen discographyThis is the release catalog of Fueled by Ramen.The list is ordered by release number. Original release dates are within the parentheses. All releases are CDs unless otherwise stated.-Releases:...
- Decaydance RecordsDecaydance RecordsDecaydance Records is a record label based in New York City. Originally founded as an imprint of Fueled by Ramen, it is now an independent record label owned by Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy and partners. The first band Wentz signed to the label was Panic! at the Disco...
- Paper + PlastickPaper + PlastickPaper + Plastick is an indie record label, founded by Vinnie Fiorello, best known as the drummer for ska punk band Less Than Jake, but also co-founder of the label Fueled By Ramen.-History:Announced on March 21, 2008, the label launched on May 30, 2008....
, Vinnie Fiorello's new label