Welcome to part two of DiS's publication of Plan B's extensive interview transcripts with Don Wilkie and Ian Ilavsky, co-founders of Constellation records. Yesterday they discussed being 'of Montreal'; today the founders of the notoriously leftwing label »
In May this year, I conducted a series of email interviews with various key players from Montreal's uber-inspirational, ultra-independent Constellation record label. They were for a piece in the final Plan B magazine, which was a focus on the Constellatio»
Four-and-a-half years ago, Nathaniel Cramp started a clubnight amidst a London scene still hanging off the remnants of The Libertines grotrock coat tails that was to raise more than a few eyebrows. Sonic Cathedral: The Night That Celebrates Itself was responsible for giving UK audiences their first opportunity to see the likes of The Radio Dept. and School Of Seven Bells, whilst simultaneously providing a platform for shoegaze luminaries such as Mark Gardener and Neil Halstead to relaunch their solo careers in more familiar surroundings.»
To celebrate Fierce Panda day on DiS we'd like to take you back to 2007.... On the eve of their 13th birthday, DiS caught up for a chat with Simon Williams, to discuss and celebrate Fierce Panda's long and happy existence...»
Emmy profiles the The Caspian label, who've released the likes of Sleeping States, Mike Wrexler and have a single out on Monday from The Soft Pack. »
It was great in 2008, but 2009 looks set to be equally as fine. Rather than let us tell you about all the hot acts who might soon be pleasing your ears, though, DiS decided to get on the old electronic mail and ask our favourite labels what they've got in store for the year.»
It was great in 2008, but 2009 looks set to be equally as fine. Rather than let us tell you about all the hot acts who might soon be pleasing your ears, though, DiS decided to get on the old electronic mail and ask our favourite labels what they've got in store for the year.»
Long time Radiohead collaborator, Stanley Donwood, has started a label. DiS caught up with him to find out more... »
We turn our attention this time to Accidental Records, the eclectic indie (as in independent) label founded by Matthew Herbert»
On November 14th, Tokyo, Japan's Noble Records heads to our shores for two dates at Cafe Oto in London. To celebrate we catch up with owner/head-honcho Junji to discuss his rather wonderful little record/"synthetic art" label.
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Our twentieth profile in this series fittingly finds DiS speaking to a label that recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. A record company which has firmly established itself as (debatably) the most esteemed and influential independent label of modern times»
Invada's co-founder Geoff Barrow is best known for his day job, Portishead, but he's wildly enthusiastic about his label, as DiS finds out»
The latest of our Label Focus articles directs its questions the way of Southern Records, both a label and distributor (Dischord, Ipecac, etc) of repute»
DiS speaks to Kompakt head honcho Wolfgang Voigt about the past and present of one of the most innovative co-op’s going»
Established in 1995, Chemikal Underground has been a home to some of DiS’s favourite bands: Mogwai, Arab Strap, The Delgados and many more. We catch up with co-founder Alun Woodward»
With the label turning ten years old this year, DiS figured there was no better time than the present to touch base with Moshi Moshi Records - who've released records by Kate Nash, Friendly Fires, Hot Chip and more - for our latest Label Profile»
Based in Brighton, indie label FatCat Records has grown into one of the most celebrated stables for emerging and established talent in the UK. DiS pokes about its roster with founder Dave Howell, discovering how a record store became one of the best labels out there»
The Steel City relies largely on the record releasing endeavours of Thee SPC, who've been responsible for giving the likes of The Long Blondes and Monkey Swallows The Universe a leg-up early in their careers.»
Noted for work with Björk and The Sugarcubes, One Little Indian has a fine history with Rocket From The Crypt and, most recently, Asobi Seksu on its roster. Founder Derek Birkett plays DiS Q&A»
Well Deep compiles some of the finest moments from Big Dada’s ten-year back catalogue with cLOUDDEAD sat beside Roots Manuva and MF Doom. It only goes to show that the label is as relevant as ever. Samuel Strang questions founder Will Ashon on the label's history to date...»
Rocking up the crest of their seventh birthday, DiS scribbler Gareth Dobson hacks away at the defences of Castle Wichita to reveal a set of rather contented innards, complete with tales of DFA1979 loss, guitar solos that never finished and why no-one got The Cribs for the first four years...»
Holy Roar are one of a few small domestic labels likely to outgrow their roots before long, with an admirably diverse and critically acclaimed back catalogue already theirs to call their own. DiS's Gareth Dobson plays the Q&A game with co-founders Alex and Ellen ahead of this weekend's Holy Roar vs DiS gig at London's Notting Hill Arts Club...»
Oxford-based Big Scary Monsters is one of those fine things: a proper independent label that has spent the past six years releasing many a varied record sure to delight most listeners. Gareth Dobson puts the tough questions to BSM founder Kevin Douch, and gets nothing but love back...»
As we continue our series of label features, DiS' Gareth Dobson speaks to 4AD's Ed Horrox, as he fills us in on his mindset and the world of one of the UK's most genuinely influential and special independent labels.»
Started towards the end of 2004, Upset! The Rhythm was born out a frustration of seeing several acts playing on inappropriate bills. Though an initial venture into event promotion (with over 90 shows in three years), in 2005 U!TR established itself as an independent label of no little respect...»
On June 9, a small but very special record label based in Nottingham reaches its tenth birthday. Its name is Gringo Records, and if you are a patron of the Midland's smaller venues, or a visitor to recent ATP and Dot To Dot festivals, you may know its name. But just what do you know of its releases? The answer from the many: not very much...»
One of the most prominent mainstays of Yorkshire music in the past few years has been independent recording label Dance To The Radio. DiS's Gareth Dobson speaks to founder Whiskas - he of ¡Forward, Russia! - about all the badness...»
As they approach their 10th Birthday, DiS speaks to Bella Union founder Simon Raymonde about all things Twickenham, Texan and why the Reel to Reel society's ambitions were slam dunked by Margaret Beckett...»
Possibly, you are aware of Drowned In Sound Recordings; given that it’s the sister operation of this beloved website you read, adore and occasionally spam. Gareth Dobson checks in with founder Sean Adams to begin DiS' regular label features.»
The year has drawn to a close and here at Drowned in Sound, we think it’s nice to reflect on what we’ve enjoyed and who has given us that enjoyment. Roadrunner Records celebrated a quarter of a century as the world’s leading independent underground metal and heavy rock record label and I love Roadrunner Records.»
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