Someoddpilot is primarily a visual communication agency and Someoddpilot Records is an independent record label that exists within the larger visual communication agency. They are located in Ravenswood on the north side of Chicago, owned by Chris Eichenseer, and partnered with Demo Design, located in New York City. As an agency, they work with web design, web development, branding, art direction, photography, print design, packaging design,...
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Smog Veil Records is a Chicago, IL based independent record label. In addition to standard CD, DVD, and vinyl distribution, Smog Veil all distributes its media via the digital channels. Wicker Park 1658 N. Milwaukee, #284 Chicago, IL 60647 (773) 706-0450 Visit Us Online
Premonition Records is known for dedication to its artists and to long term, multi album commitments. With recording and production quality a priority, Premonition has also earned a reputation in the audiophile world for the sound quality of its releases. Three of Premonition’s releases have been named Streophile Magazine’s “Recording of the Month” and five have been a Stereophile “R2D4”. Many of Premonition’s releases have been...
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Perishable Records is an independent record label founded by Chicago musicians Ben Massarella and Tim Rutili. Some artists include Califone, HiM, Joan of Arc, oRSo, Red Red Meat, and Fruit Bats. Armour Square 222 W. 33rd St. Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 255-8440 Visit Us Online
Established in 1993, the Minty Fresh label is a fine music purveyor of new & noteworthy bands from around the globe. We favor sounds for discerning, curious fans of new music. Lakeview 1251 W. Newport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 665-0387 Visit Us Online
First, if you are not familiar with kranky and what we do, then do not contact us. We have a very specific aesthetic here. If you do know what we do and think we need to hear something, please send us links via email to two or three mp3s. That means LINKS to mp3’s posted elsewhere (like your myspace/ bandcamp/ soundcloud page) and NOT sending...
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JUMP UP is a Chicago based independent record label and mail order distribution company specializing in modern bands who play original Jamaican ska, reggae, rock steady, and calypso. We feel strongly about releasing music in physical form, which is why we choose not to deal with the digital side of the music industry. What makes JUMP UP different than many other labels is the simple fact...
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Invisible Records is an independent record label based out of Chicago that has been giving artists a voice since 1989. The label is owned and run by Martin Atkins and home to bands such as: Pigface, The Damage Manual, Sheep on Drugs, and many, many more. The label has recently added many new bands from Bejing’s ever changing music scene as well. Invisible welcomes Snapline, TooKoo,...
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Hefty Records was formed by John Hughes, with Bill Ding and Dan Snazelle, as a way of releasing Hughes’ own music. As Hefty Records continued, so did the amounts of demo by independent artists hoping to be accepted to the group. Telefon Tel Aviv was the next group to show up on the recording company’s records. Wicker Park 1658 N. Milwaukee Ave., #287 Chicago, IL 60647 Visit Us...
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Galapagos4 is a Record Label & Chicago-based crew that has been releasing fresh & innovative hip-hop, experimental, and instrumental music for over a decade. Founded in 1999, its artists have been lauded across the world for their originality and creativity. With dozens of releases under its belt and a reputation of settling for nothing but the best, G4 artists have toured in Asia, Europe, South...
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