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The prevailing attitude of the time was that if you want something done you should do it yourself. Acting in that spirit, 4AD Records were responsible for catapulting bands such as Pixies, Cocteau Twins, Beirut, Nick Cave and Big Thief into the big time.
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Creation Records is an iconic British indie label that came to prominence in the 80's and 90's on the back of shoegaze, acid house and britpop.
They're pedigree reached such a height that the British Labour Party
piggy-backed onto their "Cool Britannia" image to reach young voters in
the 1997 general election.
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Dead Oceans see themselves as redefining indie music in the modern era by pushing singer-songwriters with an indie aesthetic. Their artists are independent but not always indie rock.
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British indie label founded by a passionate fan of the music who wanted to champion independent artists.
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Island Records, based in Notting Hill, London, were crucial in bringing reggae and sound system culture to the UK. The very term "reggae" was introduced into popular culture by the Island band Toots and the Maytals.
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Independent label with a focus on Canadian and Midwest bands.
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Now acquired by Beggars Group, the storied label continues to operate independently with a focus on artistic freedom and innovation.
- Hip hop label with a focus on soulful boom bap and jazzy beats.
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Mexican Summer provides a platform for musicians to work outside the boundaries of genre, allowing them to push boundaries and experiment in a safe environment.
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Founded by James Lavelle when he was 18 to provide a platform for electronic artists.
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The label was founded with substantial financial backing in the heart of New York city to provide artists with creative control over their music while retaining the expertise and resources lacking in other independent labels.
- Began as a label to release the work of Daniel Miller. His unexpected
success heralded a five decades long triumph in electronica, industrial and indie music.
- The Canadian label made headlines in the 2000's for supporting
downloaded music in the face of industry opposition such as the RIAA
(Recording Industry Association of America). It was a David & Goliath story that saw the small Canadian indie against the collective might of the American industry.
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Iconic underground east coast label responsible for launching rappers like Mos Def and Talib Kweli as well as Pharoahe Monch's solo career. Released critically acclaimed albums around the turn of the millennium that helped propel the big apple back into the centre of hip hop by focusing on lyricism, innovation and creativity.
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Began importing American metal releases into Holland only to become a major player in the genres independent scene all over the world.
- Originally established by a record shop owner as a way of sharing profits with punk bands in West London. Has since become a key player in the landscape of British independent music.
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Seattle based label who played a crucial part in spreading grunge music around the world in the early nineties.
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They focus their efforts on outsider artists in an effort to bring underserved voices into the mainstream.
