Phoebe Bridgers’ imprint Saddest Factory Records is retiring its name following a trademark dispute, according to multiple reports. Bridgers launched Saddest Factory in 2020 under Dead Oceans, the indie label umbrella that releases her own records. Over the following years, the imprint develops a distinct brand while putting out music by artists including MUNA, Claud, and other acts cited by outlets such as Sloppy Jane and jasmine.4.t. Reports also note that Bridgers has used the Saddest Factory branding beyond the label itself, including applying it to her SiriusXM show. While the imprint is ending the use of its name, coverage indicates the brand identity may still carry forward in some form rather than being fully discontinued. The decision comes after a dispute tied to the Saddest Factory name, which has prompted the imprint to step away from the trademarked branding. No specific details about the dispute’s parties or legal findings are provided in the excerpts summarized here.