The Native Sound is 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- to medium-sized enterprise, or SME. The labels and artists are often represented ...

based in New York City. It was founded in 2013 by Julio Anta. The label has released a number of

dream pop Dream pop (also typeset as dreampop) is a subgenre of alternative rock and neo-psychedelia that emphasizes atmosphere and sonic texture as much as pop melody. Common characteristics include breathy vocals, dense productions, and effects such as ...

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and

folk music Folk music is a music genre that includes traditional folk music and the contemporary genre that evolved from the former during the 20th-century folk revival. Some types of folk music may be called world music. Traditional folk music has ...

releases on cassette tape, limited edition vinyl, and digital download. The label's roster includes

John Vanderslice John Vanderslice (born May 22, 1967 in Gainesville, Florida) is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and recording engineer. He is the owner and founder of Tiny Telephone, an analog recording studio with locations in San Francisco M ...

Andrew Koji Shiraki Koji (born Andrew Koji Shiraki, February 12, 1987, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States) is an American songwriter and activist. They signed with Run For Cover Records in August 2010 where they released a live EP entitled, Spring Song Vol. ...

, Miserable, King Woman, Funeral Advantage, Plastic Flowers, Sheer,

Drowse Drowse is the musical project of American musician and producer Kyle Bates. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bates founded the project in 2013 and released the debut album, ''Soon Asleep'', in 2015. Bates collaborates with other musicians during his ...

and Vow.

Discography

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The Native Sound
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