Redeye is represented worldwide with U.S. offices inHillsborough[1] as well as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, and New York City. The company has international offices in London,[2] Berlin; Sydney, Australia; and Toronto.[3][4] Redeye is also a member of multiple industry-related organizations including Merlin,[5][6] the Music Business Association (MBA),[7] and A2iM.
Redeye owns and operates the Yep Roc Music Group, a label group which includesYep Roc Records, Break World Records, and Studio One Records in addition to the Riff City Sounds publishing company. It was awarded the National Association of Recording Merchandisers Distributor of the Year Award (Small Division) seven times in 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.[8] The MBA honored Redeye with the Independent Spirit Award at Music Biz 2016.[9][10][11]
In December 2019, Redeye acquired majorSwedish distributor Border Music.[12] In January 2020, Redeye became the distributor ofDomino Recording Company,Saddle Creek Records, andBeggars Group.[13] In July 2020, Redeye announced "staffing changes" to increase diversity after online blowback surrounding racial business practices and hostile work environments, which came shortly after the company announced their support via social media for theBlack Lives Matter movement during theGeorge Floyd protests.[14]
In 2023, Redeye was acquired by Exceleration Music.[15]
