All We’ve Got Records has been bought by Topshelf Records, to Rebrand as Midwest Emo Label

It is with restrained excitement and mild trepidation that we write with today, as we announce that Topshelf Records – the Peabody, Massachusetts based indie rock and punk label, know for releases from artists such as Braid and The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die – has purchased All We’ve Got Records in a hostile takeover.

Looking to expand their ever growing reach to Canadian markets, Topshelf intends to rebrand All We’ve Got over the next few weeks to become an arm dedicated to the exclusive release of midwest emo. This move will allow Topshelf, under it’s main brand, to concentrate on other genres without worry of tarnishing their image when the inevitable collapse of the midwest emo revival should come about.

While initially we were concerned that this would mean most, if not all, of the artists we currently work with would find themselves dropped from the reformatted label – we’re happy to report that this move has been largely supported by the band’s we work with.

“This [news] is quite a relief, actually” said Rail Yard Ghosts‘ saw player and merchandise maker Matt Groulx “As a band we’ve been getting kind of bored of riding trains and playing these instruments that don’t plug in. We’ve borrowed my friend’s Chevy Cavalier, a couple old amps, and started writing songs about heartbreak and how hard touring is. I think we’ve got some really good stuff that the new label management is gonna dig! And you wouldn’t believe how twinkly you can make a saw sound with just the right pedal chain!”

Meanwhile, Cud Eastbound has told us “You know, midwest emo is really just the natural progression of folk punk. I mean, this is really where my life has always been going. I basically already have all the songs. All I’m doing right now is assembling a backing band and deciding on our name. I’m thinking either Club Eastbound or maybe Cud East Of Town And The Empty Choir Of Stars. Whichever sounds more sad and introspective I guess.”

Most staff at All We’ve Got Records will maintain their positions for the time being, with All We’ve Got Records having struck a deal that will see no staffing changes for the next 12 months, in exchange for providing the Topshelf Records office with 12 2″ pizzas on or before every full moon.

We expect to roll out our rebranding over the coming days, including our name change to All We’ve Had Records, which will more accurately describe the heartfelt and emotive music we will be releasing.

A statement from Topshelf Records is expected to be released later today.