The Chainsmokers Parts Ways With Columbia/Disruptor Records: ‘We Have No Idea What to Expect’
After 11 years with the labels, the duo is now independent.
Electronic duo The Chainsmokers has announced they are now independent artists after 11 years with Columbia/Disruptor Records. In a joint social media statement on Tuesday, the pair expressed gratitude to their team at Columbia/Disturbor, acknowledging the success they've achieved together. They are excited to experiment and release new music in this new chapter of their career.
The duo's first song with Columbia/Disruptor was "Good Intentions" in 2015, followed by hits like "Roses," "Don't Let Me Down," "Closer," and "Something Just Like This." Their most recent release was the 2026 Love Is Kind EP in May. Columbia/Disruptor Records was founded by The Chainsmokers' former manager Adam Alpert as a joint venture with Sony.
The Chainsmokers parted ways with their manager in 2025, and Pyall noted the changes in a LinkedIn post, stating that bringing in new people can bring fresh perspectives.
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