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Innovative Leisure
Innovative Leisure is a Los Angeles-based record label founded in 2010 by Nate Nelson, Jamie Strong, and Hanni El Khatib. Its genre-spanning roster is anchored by artists including BadBadNotGood, Classixx, De Lux, Hanni El Khatib, Nick Waterhouse, and Tijuana Panthers. Notable alumni include garage rock bands Allah-Las, Bass Drum of Death, and The Buttertones, Thai psych rock ensemble Khun Narin, and producers Nosaj Thing and Jim-E Stack. History Innovative Leisure was founded in early 2010 by Nate Nelson and Jamie Strong, formerly of Stones Throw Records, in partnership with musician and former Creative Director of HUF Hanni El Khatib. At first a side project of Nelson and Strong, the label's first releases were physical singles by artists including Mexicans with Guns and Freddie Gibbs, followed by albums by Lazer Sword and Hanni El Khatib. The label found momentum after signing Nick Waterhouse and Allah-Las, and releasing Rhye, Rhye's first single, "Woman (Rhye album), Open," ...
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Redeye Distribution
Redeye Distribution is an American independent record label based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. It was founded in 1996 by Tor Hansen, Kim Hansen, and Glenn Dicker. History Redeye is represented worldwide with U.S. offices in Hillsborough, North Carolina, Hillsborough as well as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, and New York City. The company has international offices in London, Berlin; Sydney, Australia; and Toronto. Redeye is also a member of multiple industry-related organizations including Merlin, the Music Business Association (MBA), and A2iM. Redeye owns and operates the Yep Roc Music Group, a label group which includes Yep Roc Records, Break World Records, and Studio One Records in addition to the Riff City Sounds publishing company. It was awarded the National Association of Recording Merchandisers Distributor of the Year Award (Small Division) seven times in 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. The MBA honored Redeye with the Independent Spirit Awar ...
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Tijuana Panthers
Tijuana Panthers are an American surf rock band from Long Beach, California Long Beach is a coastal city in southeastern Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is the list of United States cities by population, 44th-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 451,307 as of 2022. A charter ci ... consisting of Daniel Michicoff (bass/vocals), Chad Wachtel (guitar/vocals) and Phil Shaheen (drums/vocals). Discography Studio albums * ''Semi-Sweet'' (2013) * ''Wayne Interest'' (2014) * ''Poster'' (2015) * ''Max Baker'' (2015) * '' Carpet Denim'' (2019) * ''Halfway to Eighty'' (2022) Extended plays * ''Tijuana'' (2008) * ‘’Pull the Chute’’ (2020) References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tijuana Panthers Psychedelic rock music groups from California Musical groups established in 2013 Garage rock groups from California 2013 establishments in California ...
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Jimmy Edgar
Jimmy Edgar (born August 10, 1983) is an American electronic music producer, conceptual artist and sound designer from Detroit, Michigan. He initially released music under the names Michaux and Kristuit Salu and Morris Nightingale, before formally releasing his first solo album ''Color Strip'' (2006) on Warp Records after he signed to the label at age 18. This release was followed by '' XXX'' (2010) on !K7 Records in 2010, and after his last solo LP '' Majenta'' (2012), Edgar has since released several EPs on the imprint New Reality Now, often designing the album covers with his partner Pilar Zeta. Early life James "Jimmy" Edgar was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Roseville, Michigan. Raised in Detroit, Edgar developed an early interest in music and learned multiple instruments at a young age, including string instruments, saxophone, and percussion/drum set. He had learned songwriting and piano from several musicians he met at Baptist churches in Detroit. Experimentin ...
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Libera Award For Label Of The Year
The Libera Award for Label of the Year categories are presented by the American Association of Independent Music at the annual Libera Award which recognizes "best independent record label "Big Three" music labels A record label or record company is a brand or trademark of Sound recording and reproduction, music recordings and music videos, or the company that owns it. Sometimes, a record label is also a Music publisher, ... worldwide" since 2012. The category is divided into three other categories, based on the number of full-time employees. Independent record labels with more than fifteen full-time employees are categorized into the Label of the Year (Large). Label of the Year (Medium) categorizes independent record labels with six to fourteen full-time employees. Record labels with five full-time employees or fewer are categorized into the Label of the Year (Small) category. From 2012 to 2018, independent record labels with six or more full-time employees were categ ...
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Crystal Antlers
__NOTOC__ Crystal Antlers was an American band from Long Beach, California. History Origins The band started in late 2006 in Long Beach, California, as a 3-piece, Kevin Stuart (drums), Errol Davis (guitar) and Jonny Bell (bass/vocals). The three had met in high school music class and later worked together as chimney sweeps. Their first single was recorded at Closer Studio in San Francisco; "Parting Song For The Torn Sky" was later re-mixed for the band's first EP. After the first single was recorded, Victor Rodriguez-Guerrero joined the band on organ. In 2007, Damian Edwards joined on percussion. A second single was released in 2007 under the label Backflip, out of Orange, California, produced by guitarist Michael Belfer, and recorded at Mama Jo's; this song, "Until The Sun Dies (Part 2)", was likewise later re-recorded for the EP. Crystal Antlers EP, Tentacles, and Touch & Go Records (2008–2009) In the fall of 2007, Crystal Antlers began recording its first EP, '' Crysta ...
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Woman (Rhye Album)
''Woman'' is the debut studio album by Canadian/Danish R&B duo Rhye. The album was released worldwide on March 1, 2013, by Polydor Records, except in North America where it was released on March 5 through Loma Vista Recordings, Innovative Leisure, and Republic Records. The album's release followed the singles "Open" and "The Fall", both of which appear on the album. Critical reception ''Woman'' was very well received by critics, with many comparing the album's sound to the artist Sade. The album currently holds a 79/100 rating on Metacritic. The album was named a longlisted nominee for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize on June 13, 2013."Polaris Music Prize Unveils 2013 Long List"
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Rhye
Rhye is an R&B musical project of Canadian singer Mike Milosh. It originally consisted of him and Danish instrumentalist Robin Hannibal. They released the singles "Open" and "The Fall" online without much detail, which led to speculation about the band. Their debut album, ''Woman'', was released on March 4, 2013. In June 2013, the album was longlisted for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize. In 2017, it was reported that Robin Hannibal was no longer a member of Rhye and that the project had evolved into a music collective led by Milosh and focused around the associated live band. Their second album, ''Blood'', was released on February 2, 2018, and was largely written, produced, and performed by Milosh. In 2018, Rhye began an international tour to promote the album ''Blood''. Members * Michael Milosh was born in Toronto, Canada, and is an electronic musician and vocalist. He is a classically trained cellist. He moved to Berlin, Germany to pursue music as a vocalist and a producer ...
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Freddie Gibbs
Fredrick Jamel Tipton (born June 14, 1982), better known by his stage name Freddie Gibbs, is an American rapper and songwriter. He signed with Interscope Records in 2006 and recorded his debut album for the label; however, its release was cancelled and he was dropped from the label due to executive shakeups. Gibbs later signed with Jeezy, Young Jeezy's CTE World in 2011 and released a number of mixtapes through the label, including the acclaimed ''Baby Face Killa'' (2012). After leaving CTE in early 2013, Gibbs formed the record label ESGN to release his ESGN, debut studio album of the same name in June of that year. His second and third albums, ''Shadow of a Doubt (album), Shadow of a Doubt'' (2015) and ''You Only Live 2wice'' (2017), were both met with positive critical and lukewarm commercial reception—the latter contained no guest appearances. His fourth album, ''Freddie (Freddie Gibbs album), Freddie'' (2018), was met with critical acclaim, while his fifth album and major ...
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Stones Throw Records
Stones Throw Records is an American independent record label based in Los Angeles, California. Under the direction of founder Peanut Butter Wolf, Stones Throw has released music ranging from hip hop to experimental psychedelic rock. ''LA Weekly'' deemed the label an "eternally evolving experiment" in celebration of its 20th anniversary. History 1990s Chris Manak, known professionally as Peanut Butter Wolf, founded Stones Throw in 1996 as a means of releasing music he had recorded previously with the subsequently deceased rapper Charles Edward Hicks Jr., known professionally as Charizma. Hicks and Manak met in 1989 at 16 and 19, respectively, and began collaborating as Charizma and Peanut Butter Wolf. The duo released one promo cassette of "Red Light Green Light" through Hollywood Basic—the now-defunct hip-hop subsidiary of Hollywood Records—before leaving the label. Their collaboration was cut short in 1993, when Hicks was fatally shot in a carjacking at the age of 20. Stones ...
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Jim-E Stack
James Harmon Stack, (born January 21, 1992) known professionally as Jim-E Stack, is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and DJ born in San Francisco, CA, and based in Los Angeles, CA. His solo releases have featured Bon Iver, Empress Of, Charli XCX, Lucky Daye, Ant Clemons, Jana Hunter of Lower Dens, and the Range. As a songwriter and record producer, Stack has collaborated with Dominic Fike, Kacy Hill, Octavian, Bon Iver, Joji, Caroline Polachek, Haim, Diplo, Empress Of, and more. He has remixed Wet, Anna of the North, Rostam, Active Child, and Lower Dens, as well as other artists. Career 2011-2016: Early years, ''Tell Me I Belong'' Born James Harmon Stack, Jim-E Stack grew up in San Francisco's Inner Richmond, where his passion for music evolved from playing in garage rock bands and jazz bands to making beats inspired by Daft Punk, Burial, J Dilla, Timbaland, and The Neptunes. While Jim-E lived in New Orleans and Brooklyn, his original releases and EPs ...
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Nosaj Thing
Jason W. Chung (born January 27, 1985), better known as Nosaj Thing, is an American artist, record producer, and DJ based in Los Angeles, California. He has produced tracks for Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, Kid Cudi, Tinashe, Toro Y Moi, serpentwithfeet, Kučka, Julianna Barwick, and is the founder of Timetable Records. Biography Jason W. Chung, known professionally as Nosaj Thing, is an American artist, record producer, and DJ. Born in Los Angeles, California. He is of Korean descent and began making music using computers and synthesizers at the age of 12. Chung emerged from the vibrant DIY culture of downtown Los Angeles, particularly the experimental venue The Smell, developing a reputation for blending intricate soundscapes with emotive, crisp production. He self-released the debut EP, ''Views/Octopus'', in 2006. His first studio album, '' Drift'', was released on Alpha Pup Records in 2009, followed by a remix version, ''Drift Remixed'', in 2010, curated by Chung an ...
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Khun Narin
Khun Narin is a psychedelic music ensemble based out of the Phetchabun Province in Thailand. Led by Khun Narin, the group is known locally for their impromptu improvisational performances situated at backyard parties and parades. The group comprises a constantly rotating line-up of native musicians of varying ages, from children to elderly men. Khun Narin were discovered via YouTube when music producer Josh Marcy happened upon videos of their live performances. With his assistance, they released their first album, titled '' Electric Phin Band'', on August 26, 2014. History Khun Narin were discovered in early 2013 by Los Angeles music producer Josh Marcy when he happened upon a YouTube video of the group performing live. The channel belonged to Thai phin player Beer Sitthichai, who had been recording and uploading videos of Khun Narin since late 2010. The group was locally respected and known to perform at parties. A video of the group performing "Zombie" by The Cranberries piqued ...
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