Rude Records is an independent record label based in Europe and distributed worldwide. Founded in 2000, it currently counts a total catalogue of over 200 releases, and has been developing its own growing roster of international artists during the past decades. Rude Records manages all functions of a typical record label internally (A&R / talent scouting, marketing / PR / communications, royalties management) and is distributed worldwide by The Orchard/Sony Music. Rude Records also represents a selection of alternative US labels in Europe. Rudenetworks, Rude Record’s parent company, is also a music publisher.