EarthQuaker Devices is an effects pedal manufacturer located in Akron, Ohio that was founded by Jamie Stillman and Julie Robbins in 2004.
[5] EarthQuaker Devices products are used by numerous musical acts including The Black Keys, Coldplay, and Paul Simon.
[6][7][8] Earthquaker Devices posted publicly in support of the Black Lives Matter movement on their Instagram account on June 4, 2020.
[10][11] In July, 2020 the company ceased their sponsorship of the Akron Art Museum concert series, a relationship that had lasted several years.
CEO Julie Robbins explained the decision by saying that "I have been following the situation ... regarding the complaints of former employees [about] racist behavior, sexual harassment, discrimination and toxic work environment at the Akron Art Museum.