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Ark Recordings is a London-based
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 ...
, run by Jamie Davis (of
Transcopic Records Transcopic was a British record label created in 1998 by Blur (band), Blur guitarist Graham Coxon for his solo releases, as well as those of other left field artists. Along with Coxon's music, the label issued records by acts such as Ooberman, T ...
) and Russell Warby (VP of WME Agency UK, Music Power 1001). The label was launched in 2005 after Transcopic Records went on a hiatus, and Davis joined forces with Warby to create a cross-Atlantic signings imprint. It has since had releases by UK and international acts including Jamaican reggae artist
Little Roy Little Roy (born Earl Lowe in Witfield Town, Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae artist.Bush, NathanLittle Roy Biography, AllMusic, retrieved 2011-02-14 Biography Little Roy began his career at the age of 12 years in 1965 recording a few ...
, New York based
Alberta Cross Alberta Cross are an Anglo-Swedish rock band, formed in 2005 in London, England by singer-guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee and bassist Terry Wolfers. In 2013 Wolfers left the band, leaving Stakee as the only permanent member. The band's officia ...
,
Turbo Fruits Turbo Fruits was a garage rock band, formed in 2006 by Jonas Stein in Nashville, Tennessee. The band released 4 studio albums and a string of singles, with Stein being the only constant member before splitting up in 2016. Biography The band was ...
(feat.
Be Your Own Pet Be Your Own Pet (also known as BYOP) is a four-piece punk/garage rock group from Nashville, Tennessee. Biography The band formed in 2004, while all members were in high school at Nashville School of the Arts. Playing house shows and gigs at ...
's Jonas Stein), Josephine,
Sparkadia Sparkadia is an Australian band, formed in Sydney in 2004. They were originally known as The Spark. The band is brainchild of Alexander Burnett (vocals, guitar) and Dave Hall (drums), the band became a reality with the addition of Nick Rabone ( ...
, Tacks The Boy Disaster,
Magic Wands Magic Wands is an American Rock music, rock band, originally from Nashville, Tennessee, and currently based in Los Angeles, California. History The band was formed by Chris Valentine (guitar, vocals) and Dexy Valentine (guitar, keyboards, vocals) ...
and Liverpool's
The 747s The 747s were an indie band, from Liverpool, England. Their debut album ''Zampano'' was released in September 2006. The band supported The Raconteurs on their first UK tour in 2006. Other bands they supported in 2006 include The Strokes and Th ...
. Releases such as Josphine's "A Freak A" and Little Roy's
Nirvana ( , , ; sa, निर्वाण} ''nirvāṇa'' ; Pali: ''nibbāna''; Prakrit: ''ṇivvāṇa''; literally, "blown out", as in an oil lampRichard Gombrich, ''Theravada Buddhism: A Social History from Ancient Benāres to Modern Colombo.' ...
cover of "Sliver" enjoyed extensive UK radio coverageBBC Radio 2: Steve Lamacq – 04/12/2010
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and press and online coverage. The label has also had mentions on
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and
BBC 6 Music BBC Radio 6 Music is a British digital radio station owned and operated by the BBC, specialising primarily in alternative music. BBC 6 Music was the first national music radio station to be launched by the BBC in 32 years. It is available onl ...
by
Steve Lamacq Stephen Paul Lamacq (born 16 October 1964), sometimes known by his nickname Lammo (given to him by John Peel), is an English disc jockey, currently working with the BBC radio station BBC Radio 6 Music. Early life He attended The Ramsey Academy ...
and
Nemone Nemone Metaxas (born 3 November 1972 in Chester, Cheshire), often billed simply as Nemone, is an English DJ, radio presenter and television presenter/producer. She is also a trained psychotherapist practising in West and Central London. She is ...
.BBC Radio 6 Music : Nemone 15/07/2010
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In May 2012, Ark Recordings merged with Irish independent label
Rubyworks Records Rubyworks Records is an independent record label and music management company created in 2001 by Niall Muckian and based in Dublin, Ireland. Rubyworks owns two subsidiary labels, Gotta Run Records and Model Citizen Records. In May 2012 Rubywor ...
.


Releases

ARK001 -
The 747s The 747s were an indie band, from Liverpool, England. Their debut album ''Zampano'' was released in September 2006. The band supported The Raconteurs on their first UK tour in 2006. Other bands they supported in 2006 include The Strokes and Th ...
: ''Equilibrium / Set Me Free, 7"/CD/DL single'' (2006)
ARK002 -
The 747s The 747s were an indie band, from Liverpool, England. Their debut album ''Zampano'' was released in September 2006. The band supported The Raconteurs on their first UK tour in 2006. Other bands they supported in 2006 include The Strokes and Th ...
: ''Night & Day, 7"/CD/DL single'' (2006)
ARK003 -
The 747s The 747s were an indie band, from Liverpool, England. Their debut album ''Zampano'' was released in September 2006. The band supported The Raconteurs on their first UK tour in 2006. Other bands they supported in 2006 include The Strokes and Th ...
: ''Zampano, CD/ DL Album'' (2006)
ARK004 -
The 747s The 747s were an indie band, from Liverpool, England. Their debut album ''Zampano'' was released in September 2006. The band supported The Raconteurs on their first UK tour in 2006. Other bands they supported in 2006 include The Strokes and Th ...
: ''Death Of A Star, 7"/CD/DL single'' (2006)
ARK005 -
The 747s The 747s were an indie band, from Liverpool, England. Their debut album ''Zampano'' was released in September 2006. The band supported The Raconteurs on their first UK tour in 2006. Other bands they supported in 2006 include The Strokes and Th ...
: ''Rainkiss, DL single'' (2006)
ARK006 -
Turbo Fruits Turbo Fruits was a garage rock band, formed in 2006 by Jonas Stein in Nashville, Tennessee. The band released 4 studio albums and a string of singles, with Stein being the only constant member before splitting up in 2016. Biography The band was ...
: ''Turbo Fruits, CD/DL Album'' (2007)
ARK007 -
Turbo Fruits Turbo Fruits was a garage rock band, formed in 2006 by Jonas Stein in Nashville, Tennessee. The band released 4 studio albums and a string of singles, with Stein being the only constant member before splitting up in 2016. Biography The band was ...
: '' Volcano, 7" Ltd Edition/DL single'' (2007)
ARK008 - Tacks, The Boy Disaster : ''Oh, Beatrice EP, CD/DL Mini-Album'' (2007)
ARK009 -
Sparkadia Sparkadia is an Australian band, formed in Sydney in 2004. They were originally known as The Spark. The band is brainchild of Alexander Burnett (vocals, guitar) and Dave Hall (drums), the band became a reality with the addition of Nick Rabone ( ...
: ''Animals, DL single'' (2007)
ARK010 -
Sparkadia Sparkadia is an Australian band, formed in Sydney in 2004. They were originally known as The Spark. The band is brainchild of Alexander Burnett (vocals, guitar) and Dave Hall (drums), the band became a reality with the addition of Nick Rabone ( ...
: ''Too Much To Do, DL single'' (2008)
ARK011 -
Sparkadia Sparkadia is an Australian band, formed in Sydney in 2004. They were originally known as The Spark. The band is brainchild of Alexander Burnett (vocals, guitar) and Dave Hall (drums), the band became a reality with the addition of Nick Rabone ( ...
: ''Postcards, CD/DL Album'' (2008)
ARK012 -
Magic Wands Magic Wands is an American Rock music, rock band, originally from Nashville, Tennessee, and currently based in Los Angeles, California. History The band was formed by Chris Valentine (guitar, vocals) and Dexy Valentine (guitar, keyboards, vocals) ...
: ''Teenage Love, DL single'' (2008)
ARK013 -
Magic Wands Magic Wands is an American Rock music, rock band, originally from Nashville, Tennessee, and currently based in Los Angeles, California. History The band was formed by Chris Valentine (guitar, vocals) and Dexy Valentine (guitar, keyboards, vocals) ...
: ''Black Magic, 7"/DL single'' (2008)
ARK014 -
Sparkadia Sparkadia is an Australian band, formed in Sydney in 2004. They were originally known as The Spark. The band is brainchild of Alexander Burnett (vocals, guitar) and Dave Hall (drums), the band became a reality with the addition of Nick Rabone ( ...
: ''Morning Light, DL single'' (2008)
ARK015 -
Alberta Cross Alberta Cross are an Anglo-Swedish rock band, formed in 2005 in London, England by singer-guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee and bassist Terry Wolfers. In 2013 Wolfers left the band, leaving Stakee as the only permanent member. The band's officia ...
: ''Thief and the Heartbreaker EP, CD/DL Mini-Album'' (2008)
ARK016 -
Alberta Cross Alberta Cross are an Anglo-Swedish rock band, formed in 2005 in London, England by singer-guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee and bassist Terry Wolfers. In 2013 Wolfers left the band, leaving Stakee as the only permanent member. The band's officia ...
: ''Broken Side Of Time, CD/LP/DL Album'' (2009)
ARK017 -
Alberta Cross Alberta Cross are an Anglo-Swedish rock band, formed in 2005 in London, England by singer-guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee and bassist Terry Wolfers. In 2013 Wolfers left the band, leaving Stakee as the only permanent member. The band's officia ...
: ''ATX, DL single'' (2009)
ARK018 -
Turbo Fruits Turbo Fruits was a garage rock band, formed in 2006 by Jonas Stein in Nashville, Tennessee. The band released 4 studio albums and a string of singles, with Stein being the only constant member before splitting up in 2016. Biography The band was ...
: ''Echo Kid, CD/DL Album'' (2009)
ARK020 -
Turbo Fruits Turbo Fruits was a garage rock band, formed in 2006 by Jonas Stein in Nashville, Tennessee. The band released 4 studio albums and a string of singles, with Stein being the only constant member before splitting up in 2016. Biography The band was ...
: ''Get Up Get On Down EP, CD/DL'' (2010)
ARK021 - Josephine : ''I Think It Was Love Digital EP, DL'' (2010)
ARK022 - Josephine : ''A Freak A EP, DL'' (2010)
ARK023 -
Little Roy Little Roy (born Earl Lowe in Witfield Town, Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae artist.Bush, NathanLittle Roy Biography, AllMusic, retrieved 2011-02-14 Biography Little Roy began his career at the age of 12 years in 1965 recording a few ...
: ''Sliver/Dive, 7"/DL'' (2011)
ARK024 -
Little Roy Little Roy (born Earl Lowe in Witfield Town, Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae artist.Bush, NathanLittle Roy Biography, AllMusic, retrieved 2011-02-14 Biography Little Roy began his career at the age of 12 years in 1965 recording a few ...
: ''Battle For Seattle, CD/DL/LP album'' (2011)
ARK025 -
Little Roy Little Roy (born Earl Lowe in Witfield Town, Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae artist.Bush, NathanLittle Roy Biography, AllMusic, retrieved 2011-02-14 Biography Little Roy began his career at the age of 12 years in 1965 recording a few ...
: ''Come As You Are, 7"/DL single'' (2011)
ARK026 -
Alberta Cross Alberta Cross are an Anglo-Swedish rock band, formed in 2005 in London, England by singer-guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee and bassist Terry Wolfers. In 2013 Wolfers left the band, leaving Stakee as the only permanent member. The band's officia ...
: ''Rolling Thunder EP, USA only'' (2011)
ARK027 -
Little Roy Little Roy (born Earl Lowe in Witfield Town, Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae artist.Bush, NathanLittle Roy Biography, AllMusic, retrieved 2011-02-14 Biography Little Roy began his career at the age of 12 years in 1965 recording a few ...
: ''Lithium (Radio edit), DL single'' (2011)
ARK028 -
Alberta Cross Alberta Cross are an Anglo-Swedish rock band, formed in 2005 in London, England by singer-guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee and bassist Terry Wolfers. In 2013 Wolfers left the band, leaving Stakee as the only permanent member. The band's officia ...
: ''Songs Of Patience, CD/DL/LP album'' (2012)
ARK029 -
Alberta Cross Alberta Cross are an Anglo-Swedish rock band, formed in 2005 in London, England by singer-guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee and bassist Terry Wolfers. In 2013 Wolfers left the band, leaving Stakee as the only permanent member. The band's officia ...
: ''Magnolia (Radio edit), DL single'' (2012)
ARK030 - Josephine : ''Portrait, CD/DL/LP album'' (2012)
ARK031 - Josephine : ''What A Day, DL single'' (2012)
ARK032 -
Alberta Cross Alberta Cross are an Anglo-Swedish rock band, formed in 2005 in London, England by singer-guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee and bassist Terry Wolfers. In 2013 Wolfers left the band, leaving Stakee as the only permanent member. The band's officia ...
: ''Laydown, DL/7" single'' (2012)
ARK033 - Deap Vally : ''Gonna Make My Own Money, 7"/DL single'' (2012)


Current artists

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Alberta Cross Alberta Cross are an Anglo-Swedish rock band, formed in 2005 in London, England by singer-guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee and bassist Terry Wolfers. In 2013 Wolfers left the band, leaving Stakee as the only permanent member. The band's officia ...
*Deap Vally *Josephine *
Little Roy Little Roy (born Earl Lowe in Witfield Town, Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae artist.Bush, NathanLittle Roy Biography, AllMusic, retrieved 2011-02-14 Biography Little Roy began his career at the age of 12 years in 1965 recording a few ...


Previous artists

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Magic Wands Magic Wands is an American Rock music, rock band, originally from Nashville, Tennessee, and currently based in Los Angeles, California. History The band was formed by Chris Valentine (guitar, vocals) and Dexy Valentine (guitar, keyboards, vocals) ...
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The 747s The 747s were an indie band, from Liverpool, England. Their debut album ''Zampano'' was released in September 2006. The band supported The Raconteurs on their first UK tour in 2006. Other bands they supported in 2006 include The Strokes and Th ...
*Tacks The Boy Disaster *
Sparkadia Sparkadia is an Australian band, formed in Sydney in 2004. They were originally known as The Spark. The band is brainchild of Alexander Burnett (vocals, guitar) and Dave Hall (drums), the band became a reality with the addition of Nick Rabone ( ...


References


External links


Official site

Rubyworks website
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