Arena Rock Recording Company ("Arena Rock" or "ARRCO") is an

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based in Portland, Oregon. Albums are distributed by Redeye in the United States and Koch in Canada. Arena Rock was formed in 1995 in Brooklyn, New York, by Greg Glover and Dan Ralph as a hobby label. Glover later began working on the label full-time after leaving

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. In 2004, Arena Rock moved to Portland, Oregon.

Roster

* Actionslacks * The Album Leaf * Jon Auer *

The Autumn Defense The Autumn Defense is an American band composed of multi-instrumentalists John Stirratt and Pat Sansone. History The Autumn Defense began as a side project for John Stirratt, best known for his work as bassist for alt-country bands Wilco and ...

* The Boggs *

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* Daniel Amos *

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* The Gloria Record * Grand Mal *

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* Liars * The Life And Times *

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* Mink Lungs *

Minus the Bear Minus the Bear are an American indie rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 2001, and comprising members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving. Their sound has been described as " Pele-esque guitar-taps and electronics with sophi ...

* Mitch Mitchell's Terrifying Experience * Mono * Larry Norman * On! Air! Library! * Oneida * Pilot to Gunner * The Sheila Divine * Solex *

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* Talkdemonic * Wroom

Compilations

* ''Fuel Soundtrack'' – 1997 * '' This Is Next Year: A Brooklyn-Based Compilation'' – 2001 * '' Bridging the Distance'', a Portland, OR covers compilation' to benefit p:ear – 2007

References

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Official site

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