Cavity Search Records is a

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in Portland, Oregon that was formed in 1992 by Christopher Cooper and Denny Swofford. It is known for producing debut records by Hazel,

Heatmiser Heatmiser was an American rock band, formed in Portland, Oregon in October 1991. Consisting of Elliott Smith (guitar and vocals), Neil Gust (guitar and vocals), Brandt Peterson (bass; later replaced by Sam Coomes, frontman of Quasi) and Tony La ...

, The Helio Sequence, King Black Acid,

Richmond Fontaine Richmond Fontaine was an American four-piece rock and alternative country band, based in Portland, Oregon. They were active between 1994 and 2016 and recorded eleven studio albums, four live albums and two EPs. Underpinned by lead singer and so ...

, Danny Barnes, Saul Conrad, Pete Krebs, Korgy, Pete Krebs, Richmond Fontaine, and Elliott Smith. Cavity Search Records was recognized on their 26th anniversary by Mayor

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and the city of Portland. September 21, 2018 was proclaimed to be Cavity Search Records day for the label's contribution to the city's art and creative industry, and its commitment to uncovering and supporting local artistry. Christopher Cooper passed away September 24, 2018. A memorial was held October 18th that year.

Artists

The following artists have released records on Cavity Search: *Atomic 61 *Barra Brown *Control Freak * Danny Barnes *Devin MillarCatalog - Online Ordering - Cavity Search Records
Retrieved October 20, 2022 *dirtclodfight *Down Gown *

Elliott Sharp Elliott Sharp (born March 1, 1951) is an American contemporary classical composer, multi-instrumentalist, and performer. A central figure in the avant-garde and experimental music scene in New York City since the late 1970s, Sharp has released ...

* Elliott Smith *Film Star *Gentlemen of Leisure *Gern Blanston *Greg Gilmore/Doghead * Golden Delicious * Hazel *

* The Helio Sequence *

Jerry Joseph Jerry Joseph (born April 19, 1961) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Early life Jerry Joseph was born on April 19, 1961 in Los Angeles, California and is of Irish, Lebanese and Syrian ancestry and grew up in the San Diego area. ...

*Jesse Daniel Edwards * King Black Acid *Korgy & Bass *

Lauren Lakis Lauren Lakis (born November 22, 1990) is an American film and stage actor, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. Early life and education Lakis is a native of Baltimore. She became interested in acting while attending Goucher College, where she ea ...

*Robert Wynia *Mike Scheer * Pete Krebs * Queen Chief *Rattlecake *

*Satan's Pilgrims *Saul Conrad *Snow Bud and the Flower People *Steve Drizos * Steve Lacy *Survival Skills *Thrillhammer *Trailer Queen * Travis Shallow *

Wayne Horvitz Wayne Horvitz (born 1955) is an American composer, keyboardist and record producer. He came to prominence in the Downtown scene of 1980s and '90s New York City, where he met his future wife, the singer, songwriter and pianist Robin Holcomb. He ...

*Will Hattman

Discography

, , Korgy & Bass , , 2020 , - , data-sort-value="148", CSR148 , , ''Ride'' (single) , , Barra Brown , , 2021 , - , data-sort-value="149", CSR149 , , ''Whoa Hey!'' (single) , , Barra Brown , , 2021 , - , data-sort-value="150", CSR150 , , ''Noah'' (single) , , Barra Brown , , 2021 , - , data-sort-value="151", CSR151 , , ''LFT:RT'' , , Barra Brown , , 2021 , - , data-sort-value="152", CSR152 , , ''Caterpillar Blood'' (single) , , King Black Acid , , 2021 , - , data-sort-value="153", CSR153 , , ''Somebody: They Want to Fuck You'' (single) , , King Black Acid & The Rainbow Lodge , , 2021 , - , data-sort-value="154" , CSR154 , , ''Kaw-Liga'' (single) , , Queen Chief , , 2021 , - , data-sort-value="155" , CSR155 , , ''Don't Want My Life to be Like That'' (single) , , King Black Acid & The Rainbow Lodge , , 2021 , - , data-sort-value="156" , CSR156 , , ''In My Eyes'' (single) , , Queen Chief , , 2021 , - , data-sort-value="157" , CSR157 , , ''Never Alone (feat. Robert Wynia)'' (single) , , King Black Acid , , 2021 , - , data-sort-value="158" , CSR158 , , ''In the Video'' (single) , , Survival Skills , , 2021 , - , data-sort-value="159" , CSR159 , , ''I Wanna Get You High'' (single) , , King Black Acid , , 2021 , - , data-sort-value="160" , CSR160 , , ''Move Along'' (single) , , King Black Acid , , 2021 , - , data-sort-value="161" , CSR161 , , ''We, The Product'' , , Jesse Daniel Edwards , , 2022 , - , data-sort-value="162" , CSR162 , , ''One of My Favorite Things'' (single) , , King Black Acid & The Rainbow Lodge , , 2021 , - , data-sort-value="163" , CSR163 , , ''Violensia'' , , Jesse Daniel Edwards , , 2022 , - , data-sort-value="167" , CSR167 , , ''It Gets Worse Every Year'' , , Will Hattman , , 2020 , - , data-sort-value="168" , CSR168 , , ''Pete Krebs Trio'' , , Pete Krebs , , 2008 , - , data-sort-value="169" , CSR169 , , ''Belief Is What Will Bring Us Down'' , , Will Hattman , , 2022

Bibliography

Distribution

Early in its history, Cavity Search records were distributed by Alternative Distribution Alliance, an American company founded in 1993. In May 2012 Cavity Search was announced as one of the first nine labels to join the newly formed Frenchkiss Label Group.

Frenchkiss Records Frenchkiss Records is an independent record label based in New York City. The label was started in 1999 by Syd Butler, bassist and founder of Les Savy Fav. The label's first purpose was to release Les Savy Fav's second album ''The Cat and The Cobr ...

, founded by Syd Butler, had started the distribution company earlier that year, which is "focused on growing visibility for indie labels in the spirit of communities such as

Dischord Dischord Records is a Washington, D.C.-based independent record label specializing in punk rock. The label is co-owned by Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson, who founded Dischord in 1980 to release ''Minor Disturbance'' by their band The Teen Idles. ...

, Rough Trade and Touch & Go." At that point, Frenchkiss had ceased its affiliation with

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and had begun working with The Orchard.

References

External links

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