Terrible (formerly Terrible Records) is a

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and artist management company founded by Chris Taylor and Ethan Silverman in 2009. Originally based in

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, the label operated as a

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imprint of

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and

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respectively. It was distributed by

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. After a short stint as a imprint with Interscope, Terrible Records is now distributed independently via Stem Distribution. Over the past 4 years Ethan Silverman's focus shifted toward management. His current management roster includes Claud, Sir Chloe, Petey, Exum, The Slaps, Mila Degray, Kali, Liam Benzvi and more. The label was created in an attempt to spend more time working with and giving exposure to upcoming artists through the release of a number of 7" and 10" EPs. Taylor also released his own solo material (under the moniker CANT) on the label. His solo debut album, '' Dreams Come True'' was released on September 13, 2011, via Terrible.

Roster

Discography

* TR001: Arthur Russell/

CANT CANT may refer to: *CANT, a solo project from Grizzly Bear bass guitarist and producer, Chris Taylor. *Cantieri Aeronautici e Navali Triestini CANT (''Cantieri Aeronautici e Navali Triestini'', the Trieste Shipbuilding and Naval Aeronautics; also ...

– "Come to Life"/"Ghosts" (2009) * TR002: Acrylics – ''All of the Fire'' (2009) * TR003: Class Actress – ''Journal of Ardency'' (2010) * TR004:

Twin Shadow George William Lewis Jr. (born March 30, 1983), better known by his stage name Twin Shadow, is a Dominican-born American musician, producer, and actor. He has released six studio albums to date: '' Forget'' (2010), '' Confess'' (2012), ''Eclip ...

/Violens – "Number Four" (2010) * TR005:

– ''Forget'' (2010) * TR006:

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– "Blood Orange" (2011) * TR007:

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– " Amanaemonesia" (2011) * TR008:

– '' Dreams Come True'' (2011) * TR009:

Kindness Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. It is a subject of interest in philosophy, religion, and psychology. It can be directed towards o ...

– "Cyan" (2011) * TR010: Horrid Red – ''Celestial Joy'' (2011) * TR011:

– ''

World, You Need a Change of Mind Kindness is the solo project of English singer Adam Bainbridge. History In 2007, Adam Bainbridge was a recipient of the Eric James Johnson Memorial Fellowship, at The Philadelphia Institute for Advance Study. ''Live in Philly'' was release ...

'' (2011) * TR012:

Kirin J. Callinan Kieran John Callinan (born 21 January 1986), known by his stage name Kirin J. Callinan, is an Australian singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is also a founding member of Mercy Arms and has played with the Night Game, Jack Ladder and the Dream ...

– "WIIW/Thighs" (2012) * TR013:

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– " Losing You" (2012) * TR014: Horrid Red – ''Nightly Wreaths'' (2012) * TR015:

– ''

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'' (2013) * TR016:

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– ''Systems'' (2013) * TR017: Diamond Terrifier – ''The Subtle Body Wears a Shadow'' (2013) * TR018: Forces – ''Forces'' (2013) * TR019:

– ''Embracism'' (2013) * TR021: Regal Degal – ''Pyramid Bricks'' (2014) * TR022: Ramona Lisa – ''Arcadia'' (2014) * TR024:

Le1f Khalif Libasse Diouf, known by the stage name Kalifa (born April 6, 1989), formerly known by the stage name Le1f (), is an American rapper and producer. Diouf also founded the record label Camp & Street, with Boody, DonChristian, and Chaz Requi ...

– '' Hey'' (2014) * TR026: Porches – "Ronald Paris House" (2014) * TR028: Sick Feeling – ''Suburban Myth'' (2015) * TR031: Regal Degal – ''Not Now'' (2015) * TRxxx: Petey - ''Lean Into Life'' (2021) * TRxxx: The Hellp - ''Vol. 1'' (2021) * TRxxx: The Hellp - ''Enemy'' (2021) * TRxxx: The Hellp - ''Enemy Remixed'' (2021)

References

External links

Official website
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