Parasol Records is an American
independent record label
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based in
Urbana, Illinois
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. The label was founded by Geoff Merritt as an outgrowth of the catalog
Parasol Mail Order (which was started in
1991
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).
The Parasol Records banner also includes the smaller labels associated with it, including
Mud
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,
Spur
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,
Hidden Agenda and
Galaxy Gramophone.
The majority of Parasol's releases have been
indie pop
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CD and 7"
vinyl
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singles. Artists signed to Parasol Records include:
16 Tons,
The 1900s,
7% Solution,
Absinthe Blind,
Acid House Kings,
The Action,
AK-Momo, Mark Bacino,
Bikeride,
Brian Leach,
Bruno, Matt,
Budgie Jacket,
Busytoby,
C-Clamp,
Doleful Lions, Elsinore,
Honcho Overload,
Hot Glue Gun,
Lanterna,
The Moon Seven Times,
Neilson Hubbard,
Hum,
Jack & the Beanstalk,
Jenifer Jackson,
Ryan Groff,
Sugarbuzz and others.
Geoff Merritt and friend Ric Menck (
Velvet Crush) also run
Reaction Recordings—best known for the "
Songs of the Pogo" (
Walt Kelly
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and
Norman Monath) re-release along with re-releases from
The Action,
The Vertebrats,
Crippled Pilgrims and
Richard Lloyd.
See also
*
List of record labels
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References
External links
Parasol's Official Website
American independent record labels
Record labels established in 1991
1991 establishments in Illinois
Record labels based in Illinois
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