Godzillionaire Sign to Ripple Music; New Album Due in January
Based in Lawrence, Kansas, and fronted by Mark Hennessy, also known for his work in Paw, heavy punker four-piece Godzillionaire have signed on to release their next album through Ripple Music. They join the ranks of recent Ripple signees 10,000 Years, SoftSun and Gin Lady, and the record has a slated January release date.
That should be just about right to coincide with their previously announced appearance at Planet Desert Rock Weekend V in Las Vegas the weekend of Jan. 30. Their addition to that bill was my first exposure to the band, whose 2020 Negative Balance full-length is at the bottom of the post if you’d care to take it on, and I wouldn’t be surprised if their joining the Ripple roster comes from that as well. Planet Desert Rock Weekend curator John Gist has put together splits and such for the label in the past, a little light A&R work, so it’s readily believable he could have a hand in Godzillionaire getting picked up. The band’s statement, which I actually just thought to look for because it’s late and I’m very, very tired, would seem to confirm that. They namedrop Leanne Ridgeway too. Nice to know good people.
From social media:
We would like to thank our family, friends, and most of all our fans for supporting this band over the last 12 years. Without your support, we would not be where we are today.
Special thanks to Todd Severin and Ripple Music for welcoming us into the family. We also want to thank John Gist and Leanne Ridgeway for going out of their way to support this small band from Kansas. We owe you for your support and helping us get here as well.
And to Steve Nuremburg for his legal counsel and support. We cannot put into words how grateful we are for you and what you’ve done for this band. Thank you for being an amazing human being.
Our next album will be released via Ripple Music January 2025. More details will be inbound very soon!
The next chapter for Godzillionaire begins and it all is because of each and every one of you.
Thank you!
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Congrats! John Gist is always on top
of his game and connecting the right people, while without a doubt, bringing great music such as Godzillionaire to audiences of more people who enjoy original, live, rock music in a vast array of genres. Hope to see you in Vegas at Planet Desert Rock V …if not before.
Come to Tulsa! I have some close connections to venues here? Cheers to Godzillionaire and Ripple Music for much more success and keeping original rock music alive.