Bad Copy

Legendary independent New York-based rock label Equal Vision Records and kill iconic records are proud to announce a brand new partnership for 2025 and beyond. This partnership marks the combining of a boutique style care with larger label resources and experience. The eclectic full roster of current artists with additional signings is Moondough, Lobby Boxer, Dwellings, Mella, Resilia, ahh-ceh and Gold Necklace.

Founded by Donovan Melero of celebrated California progressive rock dynamos Hail The Sun, kill iconic launched in January 2021 as a quarterly music magazine that featured must-hear artists in the realms heavy and progressive music. Melero soon partnered with Sinjin Ayat, veteran talent manager at the Artisan Alliance, and Joe Occiuti, bassist of Ice Nine Kills and long-term collaborator, to create the kill iconic record label, which shares the same goals as the magazine. With the immediate addition of partners Sebastian Ramos and Matt Klein, the full team was formed.

Daniel Sandshaw of Equal Vision Records shared the following:

“Donovan Melero is a force of nature. After working with Hail The Sun for nearly a decade, I’ve seen firsthand the passion and drive he brings to everything he touches. Watching kill iconic evolve into a vibrant hub of art and culture has been incredibly inspiring. Now feels like the perfect time for EVR and kill iconic records to join forces, as we look to grow and support the next wave of groundbreaking artists together.”

The first release under this banner is the new single from the California melodic post-hardcore band Dwellings who are releasing a track on May 16th titled “IDGAF2,” a song about not judging a book by its cover and allowing the space for you to show who you really are. Dwellings will be on tour through May and June in support of Dance Gavin Dance. Keep checking back for more about this iconic merger, Dwellings, and other great bands!