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Independent Project Records
Independent Project Records is an American independent record label currently based in Bishop, California. IPR was founded by Bruce Licher in 1980 in Los Angeles, then moved to Sedona, AZ between 1992-2009. The label started when the Project 197 7” EP was released. 1982 was when the first letterpress covers were made. IPR is a partner entity to Independent Project Press. The label is significant for its use letterpress printing as an artistic element in packaging and helping to launch the careers of bands such as Camper Van Beethoven and Savage Republic. History Licher received a Grammy nomination for the artwork for For Against's debut album on IPR, '' Echelons'' (1987). Discography As listed on Esophagus.com and Discogs.com Discogs (short for discographies) is a database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. While the site was originally created with a goal of becoming the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Record Label
An independent record label (or indie label) is a record label that operates without the funding or distribution of major record labels; they are a type of small- to medium-sized enterprise, or SME. The labels and artists are often represented by trade associations in their country or region, which in turn are represented by the international trade body, the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN). Many of the labels started as producers and distributors of specific genres of music, such as jazz music, or represent something new and non-mainstream, such as Elvis Presley in the early days. Indies release rock, soul, R&B, jazz, blues, gospel, reggae, hip hop, and world music. Music appearing on indie labels is often referred to as indie music, or more specifically by genre, such as indie hip-hop. Overview Independent record labels are small companies that produce and distribute records. They are not affiliated with or funded by the three major records labels. According to Sound ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tragic Figure
''Tragic Figure'' is an EP by the American post-punk band Savage Republic, released in 1984 by Independent Project Records. It was later appended to reissues of the band's debut album ''Tragic Figures''. Track listing Personnel Adapted from the ''Tragic Figure'' liner notes. ;Savage Republic * Philip Drucker (as Jackson Del Rey) – guitar (A1), percussion (B2) * Mark Erskine – drums * Bruce Licher – vocals (A1), bass guitar The bass guitar, electric bass or simply bass (), is the lowest-pitched member of the string family. It is a plucked string instrument similar in appearance and construction to an electric or an acoustic guitar, but with a longer neck and ... (B2) * Jeff Long – bass guitar (A1, B1), monotone guitar (B2) Release history References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tragic Figure 1984 EPs Savage Republic albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Record Labels Established In 1982
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Record Labels Based In California
A record, recording or records may refer to: An item or collection of data Computing * Record (computer science), a data structure ** Record, or row (database), a set of fields in a database related to one entity ** Boot sector or boot record, record used to start an operating system ** Storage record, a basic input/output structure Documents * Record, a document ** Business record, of economic transactions ** Criminal record, a list of a person's criminal convictions ** Docket (court), the summary of proceedings in a court (US) ** Medical record, of a person's medical history and treatments ** Minutes, a summary of the proceedings at a meeting ** Public records, information that has been filed or recorded by public agencies ** Recording (real estate), the act of documenting real estate transactions ** Service record, usually associated with military service ** Transcript (law), a verbatim ''record'' of some proceedings, in particular a court transcript is a record of a law court ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Independent Record Labels
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Stereolab
Stereolab are an Anglo- French avant-pop band formed in London in 1990. Led by the songwriting team of Tim Gane and Lætitia Sadier, the group's music combines influences from krautrock, lounge and 1960s pop music, often incorporating a repetitive motorik beat with heavy use of vintage electronic keyboards and female vocals sung in English and French. Their lyrics have political and philosophical themes influenced by the Surrealist and Situationist movements. On stage, they play in a more feedback-driven and guitar-oriented style. The band also draw from funk, jazz and Brazilian music, and were one of the first artists to be dubbed "post-rock". They are regarded among the most innovative and influential groups of the 1990s. Stereolab were formed by Gane (guitar and keyboards) and Sadier (vocals, keyboards and guitar) after the break-up of McCarthy. The two were romantically involved for fourteen years and are the group's only consistent members. Other longtime members included ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lanterna
Lanterna is a musical project led by guitarist Henry Frayne, formerly of Lodestone Destiny, The Syndicate, Ack-Ack, Area and The Moon Seven Times. Their tracks are evocative soundscapes, usually instrumental, that focus on Frayne's melodic guitar work awash in effects. History The first material released under the name Lanterna was a collaboration between Frayne, drummer Brendan Gamble and vocalist Lynn Canfield which the band self-released in 1992. Some of these tracks reappeared later that year on the Greek vinyl-only, Elfish label release ''Of Shapes That Haunt Thought's Wilderness''. The recordings were re-released on both Parasol Records and Rykodisc in 1995 and 1998, respectively. The Rykodisc version led off with the song "Silent Hills." The track later appeared on the first disc of National Public Radio's "All Songs Considered" CD series, which collected songs used as interstitial music during All Things Considered ''All Things Considered'' (''ATC'') is the flags ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alison's Halo
Alison's Halo is a band from Tempe, Arizona. Their sound, distinguished by dreamy vocals and loud, spacey guitars, is often also associated with shoegaze and dream pop. History Alison's Halo formed in Tempe, Arizona, in October 1992. The original lineup included vocalist/guitarist Catherine Cooper, guitarist Adam Cooper and bassist Lynn Anderson; they dubbed their Alesis SR-16 drum machine "Alison". Their debut gig was at an old Odd Fellows hall with Jimmy Eat World opening. The band quickly obtained opening slots for international touring acts like Ultra Vivid Scene, Curve, the Verve, the Boo Radleys, Bailter Space, and Stereophonics, performed at several music festivals (including CMJ Music Marathon and South by Southwest) and recorded two demo cassettes, ''Slug'' and ''Halo''. They added drummer Thomas Lanser prior to recording their debut single, "Dozen", released in early 1995 on Independent Project Records. The lineup changed again, with bassist David Rogers (also of Half ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recordings From Live Performance, 1981 - 1983
''Recordings From Live Performance, 1981 – 1983'' is a live album by American post-punk band Savage Republic, released in 1992 by Independent Project Records. Track listing Personnel Adapted from the ''Recordings From Live Performance, 1981 – 1983'' liner notes. ;Savage Republic * Philip Drucker (as Jackson Del Rey) – percussion (A1, A3, B1-B3, D4), vocals (B1, D1, D3, D4), guitar (C2, C3, D3), monotone guitar (A2) * Mark Erskine – drums * Bruce Licher – bass guitar (A2, A3, B2, B3, C2, D2-D4), vocals (A2, B1, C3, D3), monotone guitar (A1, D1), percussion (B1, C1), backing vocals (B3), design * Jeff Long – bass guitar (A1, B3, C1, C3, D1, D3), vocals (B3, C1, D3), monotone guitar (A3, B2) * Robert Loveless – keyboards (A1, C2, D1) ;Additional musicians * Kendra Smith Kendra Smith (born March 14, 1960)Strong, Martin C. (2003) ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, is an American musician who was a founding member of The Dream Sy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abecedarians (band)
Abecedarians were an American, Los Angeles-based post-punk trio, active in the mid to late 1980s. The lineup consisted of Chris Manecke (guitar, vocals, keyboards), Kevin Dolan (drums) and John Blake (bass). They specialized in sparse, guitar-driven post-punk, though their most well-known song, "Smiling Monarchs", is alternative dance in the vein of New Order, and was in fact mixed by that band's guitar player and vocalist, Bernard Sumner. Discography Singles *"Smiling Monarchs" (6:34) / "Benway's Carnival" (5:08) (12", Factory UK FAC-117, April 1985) Albums *''Eureka'' (mini-LP, Southwest Audio Reproductions 7-PV-50772, 1986) **Ghosts / Soil / Beneath The City Of The Hedonistic Bohemians // I Glide/ Mice & Coconut Tree / The Misery Of Cities **Reissued by Caroline (CAROL-1342, 1987) with different sleeve and "The Other Side Of The Fence" replacing "Beneath The City Of The Hedonistic Bohemians" **Reissued by Pylon (2012), CD and 2×LP: Ghosts / Soil / Beneath The City O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Temple Spirits
Red Temple Spirits were an American post-punk band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1987. History Forming in 1987, the group's original lineup consisted of vocalist William Faircloth, guitarist Dallas Taylor, bass guitarist Dino Paredes and drummer Thomas Pierik. Faircloth, an immigrant from England, had previously sung for trio Ministry of Love, who released the ''Wide Awake and Dreaming'' EP in 1987 on the label Underworld. Paredes had previously played with Kelly Wheeler of Psi Com. Pierik and Taylor had earlier been members of the Web, along with bassist Johann Schumann (later of Christian Death). Red Temple Spirits' name was inspired by the song "Two Headed Dog (Red Temple Prayer)" by Roky Erickson, whom they admired. Other influences ranged from post-punk bands such as the Cure and Savage Republic to psychedelic artists like Pink Floyd (they covered "The Nile Song" and "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" on their releases), melded with Native American and Ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ceremonial (Savage Republic Album)
''Ceremonial'' is the second studio album by the American post-punk band Savage Republic, released in 1985 by Independent Project Records and Fundamental Records. It has been remixed and reissued, since 1990, accompanied by the '' Trudge'' EP. All CD issues contain only the instrumental versions of the songs. Track listing Personnel Adapted from the ''Ceremonial'' liner notes. ;Savage Republic * Mark Erskine – drums, percussion, bongos, vocals * Thom Furhmann – trombone, bass guitar * Greg Grunke – guitar, bass guitar, dulcimer * Bruce Licher – guitar, bass guitar, percussion, vocals, production * Robert Loveless – vocals, keyboards, mandolin, percussion, production * Ethan Port – guitar, percussion, vocals ;Additional musicians * Louise Bialik – vocals (A1) ;Production and additional personnel * Mark Coffin – recording * Scott Sing – photography Photography is the art, application, and practice of c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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