Hot Labels
Indie labels are often started by people who want other people to love the same music that they do. Fueled by Ramen Records was begun in 1996 by Vinnie Fiorello, drummer for Less than Jake, and then college freshman, John Janick. Since their first cassette tape sampler, which was packaged like Chinese take-out, the pair has grown the label considerably, releasing stellar albums by Jimmy Eat World and Less than Jake in addition to breaking bands such as The Academy Is… and Panic! at the Disco. —JB |
