Pure Noise Records comments on controversial signing

American label Pure Noise Records has come under fire recently for signing US pop punks No Good News.

One of the band's members, Harry Corrigan, has been accused of sexual assault. He issued a statement expressing that he is "extremely remorseful".

Now Pure Noise owner Jake Round has commented on the situation, saying that in "the future, Pure Noise will certainly be more thorough" when "signing a new artist".

Read the full statement below.

The band is also home to Front Porch Step, who faced similar allegations. His Facebook page states that he is "STILL on Pure Noise Records", after rumours emerged that the label had dropped him.

"We appreciate that the community brings issues to our attention. It’s very clear that after the two unfortunate events that we’ve been through that better checks and balances within the all ages community are necessary to ensure the safety of everyone. In the future, Pure Noise will certainly be more thorough in it’s A&R dealings prior to signing a new artist.

My own perspective about the changing all ages community is unique. I’ve been involved in punk rock for almost twenty years. I’m a cisgender, white, college educated male who has had all the privileges as such. I’ve been a supporter of liberal politics since I was in college and always supported the causes of women, minorities and the less fortunate. I’m also a survivor of habitual sexual abuse as a child. I am well aware the kind of trauma a negative sexual or physical experience can leave on a person and how it can resonate for decades. I’ve experienced it.

It would be very easy for me to act swiftly and violently toward anyone who is guilty of any major discrepancy. As you can imagine, it’s not a subject that I like to spend time with. However, something that I’ve always liked about myself is that, usually, I can put my emotions aside and try to judge each situation judiciously and carefully and treat all parties involved in any situation with the humanity and respect they deserve. I take my time to do what I believe is the right thing which isn’t necessarily the easiest thing.

As someone who’s given their life to punk rock I’m proud that the community is moving forward toward the advancement of all genders, sexualities, orientations etc. None of these things change over night but discussions like these open the door for a better, safer and more positive future for everyone."