Ghost Ramp is an American

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based in

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. It was founded by

Wavves Wavves is an American rock band based in San Diego, California. Formed in 2008 by singer-songwriter Nathan Williams (born June 12, 1986), the band also features Alex Gates (guitar, backing vocals), Stephen Pope (bass guitar, backing vocals) an ...

frontman Nathan Williams. The label started as a

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, later expanding into a record label. It currently has nine artists signed, including Wavves and his side projects, Sweet Valley and Spirit Club.

History

Started in 2008, Ghost Ramp began as a music blog run by Williams. As Williams' band, Wavves, began to gain attention, he put blogging on hold. On August 3, 2010, Wavves released '' King of the Beach'' to generally positive reviews. The following year, they released ''

Life Sux ''Life Sux'' is an EP by the artist Wavves released September 20, 2011 on the record label Ghost Ramp. It features collaborations with Best Coast and Fucked Up. Release Prior to the release of the EP, the song "I Wanna Meet Dave Grohl" was feat ...

'' on the newly-formed record label, Ghost Ramp. With the successes of both ''King of the Beach'' and ''Life Sux'', Williams was able to expand his label. On November 16, 2015, Ghost Ramp released a remastered seven-inch

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for the video game ''Drift Stage''. On December 1, 2015, Ghost Ramp started a monthly subscription where members are sent a seven-inch vinyl record, an item of apparel, and a Nick Gazin-designed

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Artists

Antwon Antonio Williams (born October 25, 1986), better known by his stage name Antwon, is an American rapper based in San Jose, California. In 2013, he was included on '' Complex''s "15 Unsigned Rappers Who Should Get a Deal After SXSW" list. He was al ...

* Birth Defects *

Cloud Nothings Cloud Nothings is an American indie rock band from Cleveland, Ohio, United States, founded by singer-songwriter Dylan Baldi. It currently consists of lead singer and guitarist Dylan Baldi, drummer Jayson Gerycz, bassist Noah Depew, and guitarist ...

* Fraternal Twin * Juice Box *

So Stressed So Stressed is a noisy American rock and roll band from Sacramento, CA that uses synthesizer, drums, and guitar to make music. Currently, the band's line-up includes Morgan Fox and Kenneth Draper, while guest guitarists join them during live perform ...

* Spirit Club * Steep Leans * Sweet Valley *

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References

{{reflist 2008 establishments in California Record labels based in California