Historic Long Island Record Labels & Studios: Fadeaway Records

Fadeaway Records is a not-for-profit independent label that emerged around 1999, as founded by friends Neil Rubenstein and Michael Dubin. While precise Long Island base details are sparse, the label’s close ties to bands from the Long Island, NY scene (such as The Movielife) suggest regional roots and a strong local-scene orientation. For example, The Movielife signed a one-album contract with Fadeaway for their debut It’s Go Time in 1999.

Fadeaway’s catalog reflects an ethos of community, DIY roots and underground punk/emotive hardcore aesthetics. As their online store shows, releases include compilations and archival titles: Fadeaway 14: Between The Bars, ThisYearsModel – Overkill (An Anthology), The Movielife – It’s Go Time LP (2015 Remaster), and Last Days Of August – S/T (Deluxe with 3 additional tracks). The label has also released numbered and limited-press vinyl compilations, for instance Various – Friends (3×LP) on catalog FA010D. Its The Best Comp In The World featured a pre-fame New Found Glory (then A New Found Glory), The Get Up Kids, Reggie & The Full Effect, Glassjaw, Now She's Gone (featuring future Allister member Kyle Lewis), and Hot Rod Circuit.

One of Fadeaway’s distinguishing features is its charitable orientation: according to its Instagram story, “100% of the proceeds from all releases go to various charities.” This philanthropic angle sets it apart from purely commercial labels and underscores a mission rooted in community and giving back, rather than profit alone.

Researched by Darren Paltrowitz on November 1, 2025.