Grenadine Records was an

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based in

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, Canada. The music label was founded in 1997 by Eric Y. Lapointe and Alex Megelas who met at

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's radio station CJMQ-FM. The label, initially named Bittersweet Records, released two 7" vinyl records and then changed its name in

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when a

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-based label of the same name was discovered. The label was officially announced as Grenadine Records as of March 1999 along with its first CD release Syrup & Gasoline Vol.1 which was a compilation of bands from across Canada. The label's tagline of "''Timeless Pop Attitude''" reflected the label's interest in a variety of pop music with sometimes earlier influences. As part of its commitment to a range of musical expressions, the label released albums in both English and French.

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The following artists have released albums with Grenadine Records: * Alexis O'Hara *the American Devices * Blurtonia * the Dears * Eux Autres * the Frenetics *LowBrow *Melon Galia *music for mapmakers *Nightwood *Les Sequelles *

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* Starvin Hungry * Tricky Woo *Shane Watt

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