Matt Pincus and his Trust Records operation just locked down a major deal with Bad Brains that covers everything from their publishing and masters to their name and image rights. The Washington, DC legends formed back in the late 70s and basically invented this whole hardcore punk meets reggae thing that influenced everyone from Metallica to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Their self-titled debut plus Rock For Light and a bunch of other classic albums, are part of the package.
Pincus made bank selling SONGS Music Publishing for around 160 million before starting Trust to preserve punk and hardcore catalog stuff. Bad Brains bassist Darryl Jenifer will sit on an Artist Advisory Board to help steer the company's direction. The whole point is keeping these records accessible for future generations while respecting the DIY spirit that made the genre what it is.
Pincus made bank selling SONGS Music Publishing for around 160 million before starting Trust to preserve punk and hardcore catalog stuff. Bad Brains bassist Darryl Jenifer will sit on an Artist Advisory Board to help steer the company's direction. The whole point is keeping these records accessible for future generations while respecting the DIY spirit that made the genre what it is.
