Modern Outsider is a management company and

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founded by husband and wife team, Chip and Erin Adams, in October 2010 in

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. Collectively, they have well over two decades of experience in various facets of the music industry, from radio promotion at

Dangerbird Records Dangerbird Records is an independent record label in Los Angeles, California. The label is home to artists from around the world and part of the burgeoning Silver Lake music scene. The label has had international success from its small roster of ...

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, The Syndicate and Cornerstone (agency) where they also handled

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; they were in charge of editorial at the tastemaking site, TheTripwire.com. In January 2016 the label was featured in ''Austin Monthly''. Modern Outsider was named the Record Label of the Year in 2016 by the ''

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''.

Roster

* The Black and White Years *

Black Pistol Fire Black Pistol Fire is a Canadian-born, Austin-based rock duo. The group consists of Kevin McKeown (guitar/lead vocals) and Eric Owen (drums). Their sound is a mix of classic southern rock and garage punk. History Early years Kevin McKeown and Eri ...

* Brass Bed * The Bright Light Social Hour * The Calm Blue Sea *

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* Curtis Roush * Dana Falconberry *

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* Hard Proof * Mirror Travel * Moving Panoramas * Pomegranates (band) * Quiet Company * Soft Swells * Star Parks * Tristen Gaspadarek * Ume * Walker Lukens

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