“It represents exactly the kind of company that fits Exceleration’s founding ethos, which is to preserve and enhance the legacies of extraordinary independent companies and artists.

“Bloodshot is a vitally important part of American music history, a genre-defining label founded on passion and vision, dedicated to bringing a unique set of artists from its musical orbit to the world,” said Dave Hansen of Exceleration Music.

On October 23rd, 2021, it was announced that Exceleration Music had purchased the catalog of Bloodshot Records, and intended to actively promote the catalog while making sure artists were fairly compensated for any back-owed royalties. The closing of Bloodshot Records was a significant blow to a legacy independent label, and left a dozen or so independent roots acts adrift. But in October of 2021, Bloodshot was officially shuttered after 2 1/2 tumultuous years following a sexual harassment scandal and accounting concerns. Biram, The Yawpers, The Banditos, Murder By Death, and The Mekons were some other acts signed to the label. Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, Wayne “The Train” Hancock, Ruby Boots, Robbie Fulks, Jason Hawk Harris, Laura Jane Grace, The Vandoliers, Scott H. Helping to launch the careers of artists such as Ryan Adams, Neko Case, The Old 97’s, Justin Townes Earle, Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers and many more, Bloodshot laid the groundwork for insurgent country artists and labels to challenge the mainstream.

30 years ago, the independent record label Bloodshot Records was founded in Chicago by Rob Miller and Nan Warshaw, and quickly became one of the focal points and instigators of the independent country music revolution we’re currently enjoying the fruits of today.

Download bloodshot 2 2021