Craig Ericson, the founder of Rise Records, has launched his new record label Vaux Records. It marks Ericson’s return to the business after being nearly a decade away. Back in 2015, he sold Rise Records to BMG in 2015 and stepped away from working in the music industry.

Vaux Records has joined forces with Many Hats to handle its distribution. MerchNow will manage the merchandise and the official online store. The label has already signed Cuntrol and J Noire.

Ericson founded Rise Records in 1991 at the age of 18. He released more than 400 albums through that label and paved the way for many artists and bands such as John Gourley of Portugal. The Man, Johnny Franck of Bilmuri, Caleb Shomo of Beartooth, Sleeping With Sirens, Of Mice & Men, Dance Gavin Dance, PVRIS, Kublai Khan TX, Crown The Empire, and others.

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