Orange Record Label was a Canadian

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 ...

, located in

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, Canada. Orange recordings were distributed in Canada by

Universal Music Canada Universal Music Group owns, or has a joint share in, many of the record labels listed here. According to UMG official site, the main labels are Abbey Road Studios, Bravado, Capitol Music Group, Decca Records, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammopho ...

, which was also a minority stakeholder in the label. Orange is also used to record and distribute the songs featured on the '' Instant Star'' television series starring

Alexz Johnson Alexzandra Spencer Johnson (born November 4, 1986) is a Canadian musician, actress, and philanthropist. Her debut album ''Voodoo'' was independently released with her brother Brendan Johnson in 2010, followed by the demo release of ''The Basem ...

. Stephen Stohn, executive Producer of ''Instant Star'', is also a minority stakeholder and director of Orange. Orange also plays host to the ''Live @ Orange Sessions'' which are recorded in the Orange Lounge Recording Studio for webcasting on Bell Sympatico. Orange's distribution arm, Starcana Distribution, facilitates the national distribution of independent labels and artists. Artists who have performed in ''Live @ Orange Sessions'' include

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, Alexz Johnson, All American Rejects, Hedley, Pussycat Dolls,

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Nelly Furtado Nelly Kim Furtado (; ; born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Furtado has sold over 40 million records worldwide making her one of the most successful Canadian artists. She first gained fame with her trip hop-inspired deb ...

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, Emily Osment, Chris Cornell, Amy Winehouse, Keith Urban,

Sugarland Sugarland is an American country music duo founded in Atlanta, Georgia. The duo consists of singer-songwriters Jennifer Nettles (lead vocals) and Kristian Bush (vocals, guitar, mandolin). They were founded in 2002, at which point Kristen Hall (vo ...

, The Fray, and Colbie Caillat. Orange Record Label is directly linked to The Orange Lounge Recording Company, the active record label home to artists such as

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and

Ash & Bloom Ash & Bloom was a Canadian folk pop duo, from Hamilton, Ontario, consisting of James Bloemendal (vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, percussion) and Matt McKenna (vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, percussion). History While attending Redeemer ...

, and holds the

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of Alexz Johnson,

Johnny Hollow Johnny Hollow is a Canadian electronic music group formed in 2001 in Guelph, Ontario. The band is composed of singer Janine White, digital artist Vincent Marcone, cellist Kitty Thompson, and guitarist Steve Hiehn. Johnny Hollow is a music/art col ...

Tyler Kyte Jonathan Tyler "Ty" Kyte (born July 24, 1984) is a Canadian actor and musician. He was born in Lindsay, Ontario, and began his acting career with commercials and performing in the Musical Tommy in Toronto. Kyte was made famous amongst Canadian ...

, and

Robyn Dell’Unto Robyn Dell'Unto is a singer, songwriter and producer from Toronto, Ontario. Career Dell'Unto's debut album ''I'm Here Every Night'' was released in 2010 on inDiscover/Orange Record Label. Her song ''Ghost'' was featured in the Season 2 Finale o ...

Former Orange artists

Paul Brandt Paul Rennée Belobersycky (born July 21, 1972), known professionally as Paul Brandt, is a Canadian country music artist. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break. In 1996, he made his mark on the country music c ...

* Jim Bryson *

Jakalope Jakalope is a Canadian Indie pop/rock group, formed in 2003 and named for the mythical creature of the jackalope, and started by noted Canadian industrial musician and producer Dave "Rave" Ogilvie, most famous for his studio work with such acts a ...

* Billy Klippert * Chris Koster *

* Maestro *

Melissa McClelland Melissa McClelland (born 18 May 1979) is an American-born Canadian singer-songwriter who lived in Hamilton, Ontario, in her youth and now bases her career from Toronto, Ontario. McClelland's music is influenced by blues and Americana. A writer ...

* Money Money *

Louise Pitre Louise Pitre (born January 1, 1957) is a Canadian actress in musical theatre. She performs on Broadway and in Canada. She is best known for her role as Donna Sheridan in the ABBA-themed musical '' Mamma Mia!'', which earned her a 2002 Tony Award ...

Tara Slone Tara Kamala Slone (born September 7, 1973) is a Canadians, Canadian rock music, rock vocalist, actress and television personality. Early life and education Slone was born in Montreal, Quebec, and raised in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Wolfville and H ...

References

External links

Orange Record Label Official site

The Orange Lounge Official site
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Former Orange artists

See also

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