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| Antone's
Records Like the club it was named for, Antone's Records reflects Clifford Antone's high standards, attention to detail, and, most of all, respect for the blues. Clifford puts it best: 'This is something I've wanted to do for a long time. We want to make quality records that we can be proud of. We want the blues to sound like the blues-not slicked up. We want it to be as real and authentic as possible, to make records with the spirit and feel of a 50's Duke or Excello recording without sacrificing 90's technology. ...read more | |
| Bedazzled
Records "...this label is rapidly establishing itself as a staunch purveyor of ambitious, advanced music with busloads of integrity. Long may they thrive." -The Big Takeover ...read more | |
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CLockwise
Records This underground Atlanta label is pushing genre boundaries by putting out quality music ranging from abstract hip hop to live drum 'n' bass...read more |
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Cold
Spring Cold Spring Records was founded by Country singer Chris Wall. Based in Austin, TX, the label has released music from Reckless Kelly, The Asylum Street Spankers, and several compilations featuring Austin musicians. ...read more |
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Coming In
Second This record label centered in Boise, Idaho leans heavily on the indie pop, but loves just about everything indie- (hyphen). Thier bands include D.O.L.L., Pajama Party in a Haunted Hive, The Plumb Bob, The Yukon and You/Jeremy Jensen, and G. America. ...read more |
| Cropduster
Records For the curious who ask themselves "What is Cropduster Records?" - - the short definition reads like this: cropduster (krop’duster) noun 1. An independent record label. 2. A musician-driven effort to achieve individual success through mutual promotion. 3. All for one and everyone for themselves. ...read more | |
| Endearing
Records Endearing is a small independent label run by Blair in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Endearing has mostly released indie pop and punk, the next 12 months will see an expanded focus with experimental, spacey and folk tinged recordings on the label. Look for great new records from ...read more | |
| Flat Earth
Records In 1995, Flat Earth Records was formed as a vehicle for United States Three to obtain global domination. Since these humble beginnings the label has grown to more than 12 artists and 25 releases. Specializing in pop and americana sounds from the Midwest, Flat Earth continues its quest to bring good music to good people ...read more | |
| Freedom
Records Freedom Records was founded in 1995 and has quickly become one of the nation's premiere Americana music labels. Based in Austin, Texas, Freedom is dedicated to gaining worldwide exposure for its diverse roster of artists ...read more | |
| Hadbai
Records Based in London, Hadbai was set up in 1998. Hadbai's catalog is currently limited to pop, dance and techno. Hadbai hope to add more bands to their catalog, whatever their musical style. ...read more | |
| Headfucker
Records This Italian magazine is now a record label, purveying the finest in underground Death and Grind metal. read more | |
| Idol
Records This label has put out releases ranging from punk, space rock, pop and rock. The roster includes Old 97's, Funland, Centro-matic, Mazinga Phaser, The Falcon Project, Pervis and The American Fuse along with internationally acclaimed punk band GBH...read more | |
| Jarrett
Records Jarrett Records' roster includes both industry favorites and established top Billboard acts. Amongst them are Anything Box, formerly of Epic records (known for their famed single "Living in Oblivion"), Seven Red Seven, Chicago's alternative dance outfit with a longtime running hit "Thinking of You," Mesh, Rythmus, Cause and Effect, Two Minute Sinatra, Overdose and Pede. ...read more | |
| Jigsaw
Records This indie pop / punk label releases records they like and loses money while they're at it. read more | |
| K
Records K Records is the Northwest's most prestigious independent record label. Founded by Calvin Johnson of Beat Happening, K has been dedicated to releasing fine music for over 10 years ...read more | |
| Kranky
Records This cutting edge Chicago label puts out the finest in narcotic, hypnotic, ambient rock and slo-core. ...read more | |
| Lazy
S.O.B. Lazy S.O.B. is one of Austin's fastest growing independent labels. Founded in 1995 by musician David Sanger, Lazy SOB has released music from a cross section of the Lone Star State's musical talent. The label plans to continue producing unique projects that fill a void in the musical landscape ...read more | |
| Moonshine
Music L.A. electronic dance label Moonshine Music began as a vehicle for British Acid House compilations and has grown into a key supporter of American DJs. ...read more | |
| Not
Lame This label is for the pop fan, first and foremost. It is our aim to invoke salacious, hook salivating responses from these fans. The bands and releases here are the most accomplished in this respect, trust. They are truly magnificent slabs of hooks, melodies and pure pop heaven. ...read more | |
| Pavement
Music Pavement Music was founded in 1993. The label focuses on "street-level" artists, hence the name Pavement. According to president Mark Nawara, "we don't expect to have hit records right out of the box with new artists. I look at the long term goal, and work with a group in planning their career over several albums and years." ...read more | |
| Perimeter
Sound Arts Perimeter Sound Arts is a Co-operative Record Label and Digital Sound Recording Studio. Their main endeavor is to make great music and to help provide a vehicle for that music to reach the listeners. Music from the Perimeter ranges from Hip-Hop, Rock, Blues, and Folk to Ambient, Electronic and Experimental. ...read more | |
| Pitch-A-Tent Pitch-a-tent records was started by the members of Camper Van Beethoven in 1985. The label was closed when cvb disbanded in 1990. In 1994 the label was resurrected and now operates completely independently. ...read more | |
| Prime
CD PRIME CD is a New York-based record label whose focus is giving national exposure to quality music, regardless of genre. The result is an eclectic roster of artists; styles ranging from roots-rock, to electric blues, to singer/songwriter, to alternative country ...read more | |
| Rapstation.com A definitive, full-service website for rap music and the global hip hop community, Rapstation.com was created by Public Enemy founder Chuck D. Its objective is to be an open forum for enlightenment, entertainment and empowerment for hip hop fans around the world. ...read more | |
| Repulse
Records With offices in Spain and the U.S., Repulse Records caters exclusively to the tastes of Death Metal and Grindcore fans. ...read more | |
| Smile
Records Based in New York City, Sm:)e Communications is one of the first American electronic dance labels. Started by Gary Pini and DJ DB in 1994. Sm:)e is on the forefront of American Drum 'n' Bass, along with Breakbeat, House and Trance hits new and old. ...read more | |
| Sugar Free
Records Sugar Free has grown to a fully functioning, powerful label in the indie rock scene. Forgoing genre classifications for true artistry, many of Sugar Free's artists are hard to categorize. In its first year, the upstart label signed Crhis Mills, Blazing Rains, birddog and Wheat. Following years added Jon Langford, Family of God, Beulah, and Diane Izzo to the Sugar Free catalog. ...read more | |
| Tangible
Music Tangible Music was started by industry veteran, Gary Brody, in the Spring of 1995. After years with one of the big six major labels, Brody decided it was time to launch his own label - a label that would bring exposure to some of today's finest singer-songwriters from across the U.S. Not hung-up on specializing in one particular style of music, or worrying how "acceptable" the music was, he knew his mission was to expose great music rather than just to market music. Tangible has been referred to as "an eclectic bunch of singer-songwriters." Brody describes it as "must hear music." Genres include folk, acoustic pop, roots-rock, alternative country and blues ...read more | |
| Tarhut
Records Tar Hut Records' is committed to bringing you the best possible music - whatever they really love and think you should hear - power pop, rock, alt-country, polka, klezmer - they love it all. ...read more | |
| TCB TCB (Taking care of Business) essentially means two things: It describes on one hand the personal concept and taste in music projected by the company's head, and on the other hand means plain, simply and unavoidably stated: Business. To unite these undeniably controversial elements to one common denominator by a singular person implies a considerably strong effort - and this effort has brought success to the one who took the risk of running a record label. His name is Peter Schmidlin ...read more | |
| Telarc
Records This award winning label puts out some of the finest in jazz, classical and blues releases ...read more | |
| Tonecool
Records This Boston based blues label has been around for over fifteen years and has released records from The North Mississippi Allstars and Grammy nominated Susan Tedeschi. ...read more | |
| Touch and Go
Records Chicago based Touch and Go Records has been putting out the finest in indie and punk rock since 1981. Along the way they have release records from L7, Butthole Surfers, Big Black, and the Rollins Band. ...read more | |
| Two Ohm
Hop This experimental, underground label strives to produce records that are quality in packaging and pressing as well sound. read more | |
| Ubiquity This San Francisco based label puts out only the finest in everything from cutting edge club music to hip hop to latin jazz and rare groove reissues. read more | |
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