Run for Cover Records

United States • BostonFounded 2004

Run for Cover Records is an American independent label founded in 2004 by Jeff Casazza in Boston, Massachusetts. It is home to Citizen, Title Fight, Turnover, Alex G, Nothing, Portrayal of Guilt, Fiddlehead, and Basement. The label built its reputation on the 2010s emo revival and shoegaze scene, and continues to sign artists across indie rock, emo, post-hardcore, and shoegaze.

Contact & HQ

Headquarters

Boston, MA, USA

Ownership & Distribution

Label Type

Independent Label

Parent Company

Independently owned

Distribution

Independent distribution network

Additional Details

Genres

Indie RockEmoShoegazePost-HardcorePost-Punk

Signing Process

Run for Cover runs its own A&R. Unsolicited demos are not accepted. The label signs artists through A&R scouting at shows and on streaming, and through referrals. Run for Cover favors bands with strong touring followings and online communities in the emo, shoegaze, and indie rock spaces.

Demo Policy

No unsolicited demos. Submit through representation or build a strong touring and streaming profile first.

Notable Artists

Citizen
Title Fight
Turnover
Alex G
Nothing
Fiddlehead

Run for Cover Records is an American independent label founded in 2004 by Jeff Casazza in Boston, Massachusetts. It is home to Citizen, Title Fight, Turnover, Alex G, Nothing, Portrayal of Guilt, Fiddlehead, Basement, and many others. The label built its reputation on the 2010s emo revival and shoegaze scene. Its 2026 releases include Sadurn's The Underworld (October 16, 2026), Fiddlehead's Baby I, and Graham Hunt's American Pyramid.

Run for Cover built its reputation on the 2010s emo revival. Its signings of Citizen, Title Fight, and Turnover defined the modern emo and shoegaze sound of that era. The label has since expanded its roster to include indie rock (Alex G), post-punk (Nothing), and post-hardcore (Portrayal of Guilt, Fiddlehead). The label's roster spans multiple generations of the emo and indie rock underground, from foundational 2010s acts to newer signings like Sadurn and Graham Hunt.

How Run for Cover Operates

Run for Cover runs dedicated A&R from its Boston headquarters. It operates an independent distribution network. The label's strength is its deep ties to the emo, shoegaze, and indie rock touring and online communities. Its A&R favors bands with strong live followings and online presence. The label has a track record of developing artists across multiple album cycles (Citizen, Title Fight, Turnover).

Why It Matters for Independent Artists

If you make emo, shoegaze, post-hardcore, or indie rock with a strong touring following, Run for Cover is one of the most respected independent labels in those genres. Its track record of breaking acts in the 2010s emo revival (Citizen, Title Fight) shows it can develop artists who define underground movements.

Drawbacks and Things to Consider

Genre focus: Run for Cover signs emo, shoegaze, post-hardcore, and indie rock. Artists outside those genres should look elsewhere.
No unsolicited demos: Run for Cover does not accept cold submissions.
Touring expectations: The label's model favors bands with strong live followings.
Indie deal terms: Run for Cover typically takes master ownership for the deal term.