Geoff Rickly’s Collect Records Is Looking For New Investors, If You’re Interested
So Rickly is looking to pick up the pieces for his excellent label, but it’s a weird situation. Even though Shkreli rescinded the drug price increase after intense public outcry, he’s still not a figure most bands on the roster are probably comfortable being associated with. And as Rickly told Noisey, Shkreli was essentially an angel investor in Collect Records who gave the label a blank check. It’s unlikely he’ll find a situation like that again.
Here are his initial thoughts regarding Shkreli following this new, rehabilitative interview:
Interesting interview between @imstilljosh and my old investor in @collectrecords — makes me wonder if we jumped too soon in cutting ties.
— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) November 3, 2015
I think Capitalism as a whole can be pretty gruesome and Pharma especially.
— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) November 3, 2015
Since the company is rescinding the price increase patients probably haven’t faced monumental financial strain after all? Anyway, Rickly emphasizes that his focus will be on the bands and running an ethical business:
And–obviously– my first duty is to my bands and artists. To make them feel comfortable about being on an ethically responsible label. xx
— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) November 3, 2015
Their comfort and perception of safety can even trump reality. I live to serve art. I always have. And art is 99% perception.
— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) November 3, 2015
He shouts out Wax Idols’ new record American Tragic and the fact that No Devotion’s record Permanence charted in the UK:
The @WAXIDOLS record has been an unqualified success. Out of print already! And @nodevotionband charted!!! Didn't expect that!
— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) November 3, 2015
And is looking for new investors:
Anyway, on the other side, @collectrecords is starting to bounce back. Finding new investors. Working on relaunching.
— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) November 3, 2015
So regardless of the past, I'm looking forward to the future. And holding our ethics and art to a higher standard than we ever have. xx
— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) November 3, 2015
Are you one of the random millionaires that lives in Brooklyn? Why not consider investing in Collect Records? The No Devotion record is honestly one of the year’s best releases. Listen here if you haven’t heard it yet.