Service was an
independent record label
An independent record label (or indie label) is a record label that operates without the funding or distribution of major record labels; they are a type of small and medium-sized enterprise, small- to medium-sized enterprise, or SME. The labels ...
founded in
Gothenburg
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,
Sweden
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in 2000 by Ola Borgström and
Dan Lissvik.
Dan had recently begun recording music under the name Studio in early 2000 when he met Ola, and together they decided to create a DIY label to release his music, produce T-shirts, and host events. In 2012 Borgström announced that the label would stop issuing new material.
"Service-Ola Borgström i Kronologen"
Sveriges Radio. 12 november 2012.
Service was often called Sweden's most important record label and has, in spite of its underground character, been influential for Swedish music in the 21st century.
Bands and artists
*Studio
A studio is a space set aside for creative work of any kind, including art, dance, music and theater.
The word ''studio'' is derived from the , from , from ''studere'', meaning to study or zeal.
Types Art
The studio of any artist, esp ...
* The Embassy
* Franke
* Ikons
* Jackpot
* Lake Heartbeat
* Jens Lekman
* The Tough Alliance
* Erik de Vahl
* The Whitest Boy Alive
Catalog
References
External links
Official website
See also
* List of record labels
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Lists of record labels cover record labels, brands or trademarks associated with marketing of music recordings and music videos. The lists are organized alphabetically, ...
Swedish independent record labels
2001 establishments in Sweden
2013 disestablishments in Sweden
Companies based in Gothenburg
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