BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the artist development company and the premier independent record label operating under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours, is celebrating a major milestone. The independent label has achieved simultaneous No.1 singles at both Rock and Alternative Radio in the same week. This marks the first time such a feat has been achieved by an independent label.
Rock force FROM ASHES TO NEW have officially hit No. 1 at Active Rock radio for the first time with "DRAG ME," a major career breakthrough years in the making. After previously landing three Top 10 singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, including "Barely Breathing" (#2) and "Crazy" (#2) for a total of 8 charting singles in their career, the band has now reached the summit, cementing their rise as one of the format's most consistent and hard-earned success stories.
The milestone arrives at a pivotal moment alongside the release of their newly released April 17 album Reflections, out now to a strong global reception.
This moment also lands amid a broader surge at radio, with multi-platinum pop punk royalty YELLOWCARD simultaneously earning a No. 1 of their own with "BEDROOM POSTERS" (Feat. Good Charlotte) at Billboard Alternative Airplay Chart. The song has remained in the top slot for the second week in a row. Consequenceapplauded how "the song finds Yellowcard singer Ryan Key traded vocals with Good Charlotte's Joel Madden," while Rolling Stone put it best: "It's the collaboration made in pop-punk dreams."
Together, these Better Noise Music achievements mark a rare and powerful showing, reflecting long-term artist development, sustained momentum, and a roster performing at the highest level. Both bands' accolades are being celebrated across the entire Better Noise family, marking a proud moment for a team that has helped drive their steady climb to the top.
Jackie Kajzer, SVP Promotion & Artist Development, says, "We don't take moments like this lightly. Huge credit to our partners at Rock and Alternative Radio for continuing to show up and support these artists in a meaningful way. This kind of support is what drives real breakthroughs. At Better Noise, we develop artists to build long-term careers. It's very rewarding to see our efforts connect at multiple formats at the same time. There's a lot more coming!"
Dan Waite, CEO Better Noise Music added "This is what artist development looks like when you work from the end game backwards. Allen Kovac founded this company on this principle, fewer signings, deeper investment, stronger outcomes. From Ashes To New and Yellowcard reaching No. 1 simultaneously didn't happen overnight. It's the result of years of focused development, building real fanbases, and staying committed through every phase of an artist's growth. That model is Better Noise Music's competitive advantage, and we're signing bands who want a label built around that kind of long-term partnership and philosophy. Great work Jackie and the whole Better Noise team!"
Better Noise Music stands as a dominant force at rock radio today, driven by a roster of artists achieving sustained, repeat success at the top of the format. The label has built a track record of developing artists into consistent chart performers. Of the 34 priority singles worked at radio by Better Noise Music's promotion team since 2020, 31 of them have peaked inside the top 10 and 23 have reached the coveted No. 1 slot.
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