Touch & Go Cuts Distribution Ties, Downsizes Operations

Turns out it's not a complete death, but it's certainly the end of an era at venerable Chicago institution Touch & Go Records. The official word from owner Corey Rusk is that the label is downsizing and will no longer provide distribution services for other independent labels like Drag City, Flameshovel and Kill Rock Stars. Check out the full statement from Rusk in Greg Kot's Tribune post here.