City Slang is an

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based in Berlin, Germany.

History

The label was founded in 1990 by former tour agent Christof Ellinghaus, exclusively to release

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, and

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also looking for a label to release their 1990 albums, City Slang became, almost by chance, a home for US bands looking to bring their music to the European market. It was named after the song "City Slang" by Sonic's Rendezvous Band. Over the past 22 years, City Slang has played host to releases ranging from veteran acts to newcomers. Its focus on US- and Canada-based acts remains, maintaining its relationship with several key North American independent labels, such as

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and Arts & Crafts.

Artists

* Alexi Murdoch * Anna Von Hausswolff *

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* Caribou * Calexico * Cortney Tidwell *

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* Das Damen * Dear Reader * Efterklang * Eight Frozen Modules * EMA * Get Well Soon *

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* Herman Dune * Imarhan * Jakuzi * Junip *

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* King Hannah * Lackthereof * Lambchop * Laura Gibson * Malajube *

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* Noga Erez *

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* On An On * Pom Pom Squad * Port O'Brien * Roosevelt * Schneider TM *

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* Sophia *

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* Wye Oak *

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