Godsize Records strikes a deal with Intercept Music
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Godsize Records strikes a deal with Intercept Music. The news came last week, amid discussions between the two companies that had been ongoing for several weeks.
The deal between Intercept and Godsize creates a boost to multiple rock acts, including Rikets. The Cleveland-based group is led by Cadium Music writer, Scott Rose. Intercept is an established software and services company. Godsize, which focuses on Hard Rock and Metal, offers label, management and booking services. The integration of the two companies will result in music services from A&R, artist development, marketing, distribution and more.
The History of Rikets
Rikets, which included members of Nonpoint, Dope and Breaking Benjamin, among others, were on the rock tour circuit for most of the 2000s, opening for acts, such as Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, and In This Moment. The Industrial/Metal act released a few albums on and E1 records, but the band went on hiatus from 2010-2020. The aforementioned Rose has been at Spider Studios recording a new album with a new Rikets line-up. Ben Schigel (Machine Gun Kelly, Drowning Pool) is producing the record. The record should be completed this year.
Godsize Records – On The Rise
Godsize Records was founded by Nic Bell. Bell, who is known for booking live acts in the Hard Rock/Metal arena, started Godsize a few years ago. Rose also serves in an A&R capacity for the label. New signings to the label include Mantra Of Morta and Hail The Horns.
Intercept Music and Its Assets
Intercept was co-founded by tech entrepreneur, Tod Turner. He envisioned a hub that could offer a suite of services for independent artists not normally accessible to the DIY sector. This hub has the ability to become a de-facto record label for artists and offer services normally enjoyed by acts signed to a full-service record company. Distribution and Internet marketing are just some of the services Intercept offers, but additional services are available, as well, such as career consulting. The music technology company is a subsidiary of Sanwire Corporation.
Joining Forces
The integration between Intercept and Godsize will certainly bolster Intercept’s reputation for being a go-to for independent artists and labels, while the addition of services that are offered through Intercept will result in a more competitive Godsize Records. These added elements would allow nascent acts on the roster to hit the ground running.
Godsize Records strikes a deal with Intercept Music at a time when the label is looking to throw its hat into the ring as a viable option for hard rock/metal acts. The timing of this deal could hit the sweet spot.
For additional details of the Intercept-Godsize deal you can read the press release. #corporatesignings #InterceptandGodsize #InterceptMusic #GodsizeRecords #Rikets
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RIKETS on PRNEWSWIRE - Intercept Music, Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Sanwire Corp, Adds Physical Distribution Through Retail Giants Amazon and Walmart
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LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
Intercept Music, Inc. ("Intercept"), wholly owned subsidiary of Sanwire Corporation, ("Sanwire" or "the Company") (OTC: SNWR) announced today that it has now added physical music distribution through major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and, FYE to its growing services for independent artists.
With the addition of physical distribution services, Intercept gives independent artists even more ways to maximize their revenue potential. Beyond the comprehensive digital distribution and promotional services in its Emerging Artist and Intercept Plus plans, Intercept's distribution network for physical CDs and vinyl includes retail giants Amazon, Walmart, and FYE among others. Even with the explosion of streaming music, physical music sales represent a viable income opportunity, accounting for 20% of all music revenue in 2019, or more than $1.1 billion.
Intercept's online platform is dedicated to helping independent artists effectively distribute, promote, and earn income from their music. Intercept's platform gives artists immediate access to hundreds of digital stores and every major streaming platform, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora and Google Music. In addition to powerful DIY social media marketing and promotional tools available on a monthly subscription model, the invitation-only Intercept Plus program offers fully managed promotional services, including the opportunity to sell merchandise through branded online stores.
"In the current climate, artists can't play shows or otherwise engage in public at all, so they're focusing on all other opportunities to bring in revenue," said President Tod Turner, of Intercept. "Our priority is to help artists monetize their music in every way, and with physical distribution added to the mix, we're leaving no stone unturned in helping artists to earn money from their creative output."
About Intercept Music, Inc.
Intercept Music, Inc. is an entertainment technology company dedicated to helping independent artists effectively distribute, market, and monetize their music. Sold through a Software as a Service (Saas) model, Intercept's online platform delivers an unsurpassed combination of marketing, promotion, and distribution to hundreds of stores worldwide and every major streaming service, including Apple Music, Google Music, Pandora and Spotify. Intercept's options include full-service, concierge-style support and even one-on-one coaching from award-winning music industry professionals. Intercept focuses exclusively on the independent music market, which is estimated at 12 million artists, and is the fastest-growing sector of the music industry. For more information, visit interceptmusic.com.
intercept music signs godsize records and rikets to label incubator program
Check out the news on yahoo here - https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/intercept-music-sanwire-subsidiary-signs-113000102.html
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 5, 2021 / Sanwire Corporation, a diversified company with a focus on technologies for the entertainment industry ("Sanwire" or the "Company") (OTC PINK:SNWR), and its 100% wholly owned subsidiary, Intercept Music Inc. ("Intercept"), are pleased to announce the signing of Godsize Records to its Label Incubator Program.
Godsize Records is a blooming new upstart label that focuses on new rock talent based in the United States. Godsize was founded in 2018 by Nic Bell and is home to several established acts like; Rikets, Another Lost Year, Heartsick, and Left4 Dead. They are also introducing several new acts including Mantra of Morta, Darker Than Fiction, and Hail the Horns.
The Godsize Records team has over 50 years of collective experience working with some of the biggest labels in the industry such as Universal Music Group, Warner Bros. and EMP Label Group. With many of the management team being members of successful bands, they offer a unique relationship with their artists. Currently the president of Godsize records is a member of two bands, Left4Dead and Rikets. Godsize Records offers their artists everything from recording to booking, and management.
"We are very excited to partner with Intercept Music and see them as a perfect compliment to the services that we offer," said Nic Bell, president of Godsize Records, "through their services and analytics they have the ability to help maximize revenue for our artists, assist in artist development, and help them reach their full potential, after all, our motto is "Cultivating Your Favorite Artists of the Future!"
Tod Turner, Intercept Music President commented, "Godsize Records is a great addition to our Label Incubator Program, and we see many synergies between the companies. We are excited to help them develop their artists with our industry first products and services."
Intercept's online platform is dedicated to helping independent artists and bands effectively distribute, promote, and earn income from their music. Intercept's platform gives artists immediate access to hundreds of digital stores and every major streaming platform, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora and Google Music. In addition to powerful DIY social media marketing and promotional tools available on a monthly subscription model, the invitation-only Intercept Plus program offers fully managed promotional services, including the opportunity to sell merchandise through branded online stores.
About Intercept Music, Inc.
Intercept Music, Inc. is an entertainment technology company dedicated to helping independent artists effectively distribute, market, and monetize their music. Sold through a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, Intercept's online platform delivers an unsurpassed combination of marketing, promotion, and distribution to hundreds of stores worldwide and every major streaming service, including Apple Music, Google Music, Pandora and Spotify. Intercept's options include full-service, concierge-style support and even one-on-one coaching from award-winning music industry professionals. Intercept focuses exclusively on the independent music market, which is estimated at 12 million artists, and is the fastest-growing sector of the music industry. For more information, visit interceptmusic.com.
About Sanwire Corporation
Sanwire Corporation (OTC: SNWR), a diversified company with a focus on technologies for the entertainment industry, has been involved in aggregating technologies for a number of years. We look for opportunities in fragmented markets, where technology can be applied to consolidate services into a single platform of delivery. Our current focus is advanced entertainment technologies.
UNVAULTED from rikets
“unvaulted” [green cover art] is a collection of three original demo’s from the “anything for the devil” e.p. and is now available in digital retailers and streaming platforms
track listing as follows:
1.Hollywood
2.blister
3. anything for the devil
#rikets #riketsband
Cadium Music signs Rikets frontman Scott Rose
CADIUM MUSIC SIGNS Scott Rose
Legendary publishing house “Cadium music” has signed tHE CAPTAIN -
Cadium signs Scott Rose, the multi-faceted singer/songwriter/producer, to a publishing deal. The founder of the metal act, Rikets, will also be bringing the band back in a new incarnation with a new album, due this year.
At an early age, Scott Rose was drawn to the Arts and Entertainment industries. the multi-instrumentalist/songwriter has experienced it all after his decades in the industry. A California native and re-deploying from Ohio to Los Angeles in 1999, Scott then began his music career and was quickly cast into the alt-metal act Erase The Grey (Universal-Republic Records) as the keyboardist, percussionist and back-up vocalist before finally returning to Ohio to write the music for a new project that would become Rikets.
Rikets would feature members of Nonpoint, Dope, Switched, Breaking Benjamin, Pro Pain, Powerman 5000, TEXAS HIPPIE COALTION and Skinlab among others, recording two albums via Corporate Punishment Records, where he served as default A&R for the label, and Koch/Entertainment One. During this time, Scott began working in the music department for Warner Bros. under Gary LeMel, in the Music For Film department overseeing various assignments. Rikets then took their show on the road and along the way opened for Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, In This Moment, Hell Yeah, Nothingface and many more. The band’s “Designer Drug Hell” was also placed in the motion picture “Emerging Past.”
Taking time off from Rikets 2010-2020, Rose focused on his beloved hobbies, such as building race cars and fishing, as well as focusing his attention on songwriting for various projects, including Havala (Southern Rock/Modern Country) and Sleazy (Hard Rock), along with esteemed writers/players, such as Brett Hestla (Dark New Day, Creed), Ben Schigel (Switched, SomeKindOfWonderful). Mark Lorenzo (Southbound 75) and BG Simpson (Anchored). From these projects, Rose’s co-write, “Friend of the Bride,” would be cut by Southbound 75 with Nashville producer titan, Bill McDermott, and contribute drum samples for Kelly Nunn (Underoath, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster). BILL MCDERMOTT is BILLBOARD’S #1 PRODUCER HOT SINGLES SALES & BILLBOARD #6 ALBUM SALES PRODUCER. Bills’ past projects include: Brett Eldredge, Michael Ray, George Strait, Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley. He also has also co-produced with Dann Huff on Big Machine, as well as artists on Curb Records, Broken Bow and Warner. “FRIEND OF THE BRIDE” DUBS ROSE AS AN OFFICIAL NASHVILLE SONGWRITER.
Currently, Scott splits his time between Ohio and Florida while writing and recording material at Spider Studios (Machine Gun Kelly, Drowning Pool, Chimaira) for a new Rikets release, as well as serving as A&R for Godsize Records (InGrooves/Universal).
Rose’s creative history is littered with collaborations with former members of Creed, Breaking Benjamin, and Powerman 5000. He is also the other creative half of the country rock act, Havala (co-founded by Southbound 75’s Mark Lorenzo). The deal is primarily two-fold, as it will include Rose’s back-catalog, (Rikets included) and future works with an array of songwriters.
While the rock journeyman has worked in various facets of the entertainment industry (actor, creative manager within the music FOR FILM department of Warner Bros. studios, songwriter and music producer), Rose is best known for fronting Rikets.
Rising through the ranks of metal and rock, the future seemed bright for the guys, but misfortune struck. Rose contracted a very rare illness around 2009 that almost cost him his life. With the help of a great medical staff and an over-arching will to survive, the Cleveland transplant by way of Los Angeles was able to return to almost perfect health; however, it was Rikets that didn’t survive.
Post Rikets, Rose worked with a variety of musicians, not as the focal point a group, but as collaborator. Co-writes and production sessions included working with Brett Hestla (Creed/DARK NEW DAY) and continuing his creative relationship with Rikets producer Ben Schigel (Machine Gun Kelly, Drowning Pool, Chimaira).
Last year, after a 10 year break from Rikets, Rose felt the itch to bring Rikets back, signing to Godsize Records. The details of Rikets 2.0 has yet to be announced, but in the meantime, Godsize will be re-releasing All American Death Cult March 2. Rikets also plans to release a new album later in the year. Cadium signs Scott Rose not only with rock and metal in mind, but because of his continued work in the country rock sector and beyond.
ABOUT CADIUM -
After years of working at various publishing and record companies, Jan Seedman formed Cadium Music Publishing. With a background in talent acquisition, Seedman brought Stone Temple Pilots and Filter to EMI Music when they were both unsigned to record labels. He also worked with Folk Implosion and Elliott Smith, among others, at the BMG-affiliated M3 and as independent A&R, got Nickelback their record deal (Roadrunner). Seedman took the best of what the majors had to offer and applied it to Cadium, while keeping the focus on top-flight talent, regardless of the background and pedigree of the writer. Cadium signed writers Kevin and Kane Churko (Disturbed, Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch) to their first publishing deals, have placements in television and film, including the Academy Award-nominated Collateral (Cisco De Luna), co-writes with up and coming rapper, Ekoh (Sean Kennedy, Curtis Martin and Rob Endling), as well as Ded (Martin and Endling).
It All Starts Here
It all start’s here..
Rikets is held up inside spider studio’s for the month of March - Our first day was basically spent doing some setup type things, tone out some drums, set up some guitar’s.
Do come along with us on this new chapter.
It all start’s with the drum kit.
Yamaha Absolute Custom hybrid maple
Tom 1 - 10”
Tom 2 - 12”
Floor Tom - 14”
Kick - 20x18”
Tama Black nickel metalworks snare - 14”
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BLISTER [LYRIC video] From #RIKETS lands on YouTube
Check out the latest lyric video from rikets “blister” as it grabs it’s footing on YouTube
RIKETS - ALL AMERICAN DEATH CULT 3/2/21
“All American Death Cult” from #Rikets will be available on Godsize records on march 2nd 2021
The re-release see’s a partnership between Godsize/in-grooves and universal records
Rikets - “Anything For The Devil” Lyric Video now on YouTube
A new lyric video for “anything for the devil” is now on YouTube
Anything For The Devil is back in stores
Anything for the Devil from Rikets returns to online stores
Anything for the devil lands back in stores - https://music.apple.com/us/album/anything-for-the-devil-ep/1550181971
BITTERWORDS lands back in stores
“Bitterwords” has landed back in store’s in it’s purest form, high quality .wav streaming audio is what you get on the purchase. Dial it in right here -
Sold Me Out BULKHEAD Cut now Ava
The “Sold me out” bulkhead cut for 2021 is now streaming in all platforms and for sale on apple music
- Get it right here
