Photo by: Jonathan Kemp
Official press release:
Chicago based Alternative group, 7 Minutes In Heaven, best known for their 2015 smash Side Effects which featured singles “I’m Okay” and “Fireworks”, have signed with Rude Records, an independent record label based in Europe and distributed worldwide. Founded in 1999, Rude Records currently houses heavy-hitters such as The Maine, The Dear Hunter, Set It Off, and Knuckle Puck. Fans can be on the lookout for new music coming soon, but in the meantime, the band pieced together this video announcement to add to the excitement!
7 Minutes in Heaven had this to say about the signing:
“Being such an active DIY band, signing to a label has never been our end goal but once we met Rude, we knew this was the right move! It’s all new territory for us and we’re happy to be joining a family that shares the same purpose and passion that we do. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone that’s been a part of this journey, we’re excited to begin a new chapter with you. Expect new music this year, we think you might like it.”
Rude Records had this to say about the signing:
“Hard to find so passionate, talented, open-minded and hard-working dudes as 7 Minutes In Heaven are. It could be nothing but love at first sight, absolutely wanted them to be part of the Family and to start over a new and incredible adventure together. We really can’t wait to show the fans what we all got up our sleeves!”
Consisting of Timmy Rasmussen (vocals/guitar), Alex Rogers (vocals/bass), Justin Mondzak (guitar), and Brennan Gilbert (Drums), 7 Minutes In Heaven have had a tumultuous 2016 with key performances at Vans Warped Tour and So What?! Music Festival, and significant tours with Set It Off, Metro Station, SayWeCanFly, Broadside, Assuming We Survive, and Coldfront.