Ripple Music is a California-based independent record label founded in 2010 by Todd Severin[1] and John Rancik.
Early in their existence, Severin, a former radio DJ, and Rancik (former lead singer of a punk/metal band, concentrated on reviews from their own extensive record collections and then expanded to include new reviews, interviews, streaming songs, video uploads, downloads, and previews/sneak peeks.
[5] Shortly thereafter, several bands signed with Ripple Music, including two 1970's protometal icons, Poobah and Iron Claw.
[6][7] In 2019, the label expanded its presence on the East Coast when co-founder John Rancik moved to Baltimore, Maryland.
[12] In January 2021, Ripple Music was joined by Ozzy Osbourne bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson as its new Executive Vice President of A&R and Special Projects.