On Feb. 13, 2007, Earache Records exuberantly inked a new distribution deal with independent driving force, Caroline. Spanning both physical and digital distribution channels, the multi-year deal embraces the inevitable progression of digital music and its expansive markets. We are excited to be going forward with this comprehensive deal, US label boss Al Dawson states, Caroline are stepping into the future of music distribution and have been aggressively pursuing digital markets and distribution. With 2007 marking Earaches 20th anniversary, this marriage marks a new era for Earache which embraces classic avenues and equips Earache with the tools to skillfully adopt digital trends. Newly inducted Caroline CEO Bill Hein has stood adamantly behind this union, recognizing the cultural and conceptual value of past independent releases. Celebrating 20 years of relentless independence, Earache Records unabashedly will advance into music business trends of the future and spearhead efforts to advance independent music relations worldwide.