It’s definitely not the only thing they focus on, with a scattering of experimental rock releases from the likes of Deerhunter and Low, but there’s a reason they’re known for their ambient releases.
Not only can they not afford large payouts, bonuses or large recording contracts, they also cannot afford large marketing campaigns or promotional tours to help build awareness of your work. They are less likely to insist on changes to your sound or image than major companies.
Now, True Panther Sounds boasts the likes of Archy Marshall/King Krule, London O’Connor, ABRA, and Lil Silva as some of the artists on its impressive roster.Established in 2007, Black Acre is devoted to discovering and curating new music.
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Past releases include Neutral Milk Hotel, Elliott Smith, and Franz Ferdinand, and recent years have seen music from Blood Orange, Dirty Projectors, Hot Chip, and many more.When it comes to indie rock, Domino is one of the most influential labels out there.Everyone into ambient music has heard of Kranky, and those with even a passing interest in the genre have certainly heard some of the music they’ve put out. Here is the list of record labels in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, including both major and top independent companies. While there are some very profitable labels, most independent ventures are very tight on funds. The magazine reported independents collectively had more than 32% of the market share in revenue for both physical and digital music sales — more than each of the big three in 2017.
Several successful artists British launched their own independent labels in the 60s and 70s — notably, The Beatles launched Apple Records and Elton John, who created The Rocket Record Company. Instead, it was the name Geoff Travis’ record store in West London, which opened in 1976 and specialized in garage rock and reggae. From lesser-known talents like Koreless and NOLIFE to their heavy-hitters, the Young Turks name exudes quality.Describing themselves as “the next generation of American club music,” Fade to Mind set out with high expectations.
As time went on and more people grew to understand the music and record industry, newer labels were coming to the limelight. Some of these artists include Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash.
This sense of originality is the key to their fast growth in such a competitive market, harnessing some of the great indie artists of today in, Deer Tick , Dolorean , Holy Sons , Paleo , Middle Brother , and Mountain Man . Now, Aesop is working with the mysterious “electronic pop abstractionist” Lully, Dutch duo Klyne, and other electro-pop acts that are waiting to blow up.Tokyo-based Maltine Records has done a lot for pop-leaning dance music.