The Chainsmokers Exit Columbia/Disruptor to Become Independent Artists After 11 years with Columbia/Disruptor, The Chainsmokers announce their independent future, expressing gratitude toward the label and excitement for new creative directions. The Chainsmokers, the American duo consisting of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall, announced on social media that they are leaving their long‑standing record label Columbia/Disruptor to pursue an independent path after more than a decade of partnership. In the statement posted on Instagram and Twitter, they thanked the label for the support that helped shape their career over 11 years, highlighting milestone releases such as their debut single "Good Intentions" and the worldwide successes of "Roses," "Don't Let Me Down," "Closer" and "Something Just Like This.The Chainsmokers Seek Creative Independence" The pair expressed uncertainty about what the next chapter will hold, but emphasized excitement for experimentation and crafting new music without any constraints. The duo's decision emerged after a year of internal changes at Columbia/Disruptor, including staff reshuffling that prompted the artists to reassess their creative relationship with the label.A spokesperson from the label explained that the changes were meant to bring fresh ideas and perspectives, yet the artists ultimately felt that independence would better serve their evolving trajectory. The announcement, which appeared concurrently on the duo's official channels, includes a playful promise to deliver forthcoming releases to their fans and to remain "grateful to our incredible team" for the decade of hard work.With five studio albums under their belt and a prolific touring history, The Chainsmokers described their move as a natural progression toward autonomy. In their post, they thanked fans worldwide for riding the waves of their music and vowed to continue delivering new material.Duo Emphasizes Optimism For Future ProjectsThey also acknowledged their past collaborators as "amazing" and emphasized that their departure was not a result of misperformance but a desire to shake things up, to see how opening themselves to new environments could yield unexplored opportunities. The announcement was accompanied by a tone of optimism that the duo's career will remain vibrant and innovative free from the institutional structures of a major label.