The influential punk rock band Bad Brains have partnered with Trust Records.
Trust Records, launched in 2020, was formed to give classic punk and hardcore records a home. Their catalogue so far includes albums by Circle Jerks, 7Seconds, Youth Brigade, DFL and more.
Under the new deal, Trust Records will continue to ensure that the band’s music is available for future generations.
Additionally, Trust Records has established an Artist Advisory Board upon which Bad Brains’ bassist Darryl Jenifer will serve. The Artist Advisory Board will help to guide the future creative vision of Trust.
The partnership will govern and administer the entirety of Bad Brains owned and controlled intellectual property, including music publishing, recorded music, name and likeness, trademark and visual IP, including the self-titled debut album as well as Rock For Light, I Against I and Quickness
“After 40-plus years of forging the spirit PMA [positive mental attitude] through our brand of progressive punk rock aka Hardcore, I'm happy that Bad Brains will be sharing the wheel with trust in our ongoing quest to keep Bad Brains alive in the hearts and minds of our supporters as we step into the future,” said Bad Brains bassist Darryl Jenifer. “Trust’s love and knowledge of Bad Brains and the PMA ethos makes them a perfect match to partner with as we keep Bad Brains Sailin’ On. Stay tuned for what's next to come. One love and a hefty dose of PMA.”
We started Trust Records to promote, preserve, and protect punk and hardcore music and the culture that surrounds it
Matt Pincus
Formed in 1978 in Washington, DC, Bad Brains are cited as an influence by artists including Rage Against The Machine, Beastie Boys, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, Sublime, Green Day, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters and Deftones.
“We started Trust Records to promote, preserve, and protect punk and hardcore music and the culture that surrounds it,” said Trust Records founder Matt Pincus, former co-founder of Songs Music Publishing and founder of investment firm Music. “Bad Brains is the absolute top of the mountain in punk and hardcore. They taught the rest of us how to do it. It is the highest honour to partner with Darryl and Bad Brains in the stewardship of their iconic work. ”
Joe Nelson, co-founder of Trust Records, said: “Bad Brains are an iconic and legendary band whose impact on global culture cannot be overstated. We are thrilled that they’ve chosen Trust Records as their home and we look forward to working with them to continue to build their fan base around the world.”
PHOTO: Bad Brains by Glen E. Friedman (1981), approved for Trust Records signing announcement
