SideOneDummy Records
SideOneDummy Records is an independent record label founded in 1995 by Bill Armstrong and Joe Sib in Los Angeles, California, through the merger of their respective imprints, SideOne Records and Dummy Recordings.[1][2] The label specializes in alternative rock, punk, ska, and related genres, emphasizing the amplification of artists' voices and stories via forward-thinking music releases.[1] It has launched the careers of prominent acts such as Flogging Molly, The Gaslight Anthem, Gogol Bordello, and PUP, among others.[1][3] Over its nearly three decades of operation, SideOneDummy has achieved five RIAA-certified Gold records and garnered coverage in publications including Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Kerrang!.[1] The label maintains a roster of both emerging and alumni artists, including Jeff Rosenstock, Title Fight, and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, reflecting its commitment to punk and indie scenes despite industry shifts like staff reductions in 2018 amid evolving distribution models.[3][4]