Family Records is an
independent record label
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, with a roster of
indie rock
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,
folk
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, and
indie pop
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artists and bands, and is distributed by
The Orchard
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. Besides releasing records by various artists, Family Records does artist management and artist development.
History
Family Records was originally formed in 2008 as a way for the Undisputed Heavyweights to release their debut album. Afterwards solo albums were released for band members Casey Shea and Jeff Jacobson, and soon after the label expanded to include many more artists.
Current (active) artists
* Casey Shea
*
Pearl and the Beard
*
Wakey!Wakey!
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Lacrymosa
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*
U.S. Royalty
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Record labels established in 2008