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Music Labels are companies with a primary business: the creation of CDs, LPs, MP3 files, or other audio media. They work with a number of different artists, in one or more styles or genres.

This category, Specialty, holds subcategories for various styles and genres of music.

Styles may include genres such as Classical, Rock and Jazz; subgenres such as Classical/Opera, Rock/Metal, and Jazz/Ragtime; and types of music such as Choral, Native American, and Holiday. Genres may be defined by technical aspects such as instrumentation, harmony, melody, rhythm, and form, or according to schemes devised by writers and critics. Music types may be defined by these criteria as well as others such as subject matter, chronology, or performance context, and may cut across genre lines.

Because of the number of very small labels which appear, and disappear, overnight, businesses listed here are selected because they have a portfolio of several artists, conduct business in a particular city, and distribute their audio material in stores, as well as from their web site.

Subcategories

• African
• Ambient
• Asian-American
• Audiophile
• Bluegrass
• Blues
• Celtic
• Christian
• Classical
• Country
• Dance
• Drum and Bass
• Early Music
• Electronic
• Electronica
• Experimental
• Folk
• Garage Rock
• Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual
• Gothic
• Hip Hop
• House
• I.D.M.
• Industrial
• Jazz
• Latin
• Metal
• Middle Eastern
• Native American
• New Age
• Noise
• Old-Time Appalachian
• Pop
• Progressive Rock
• Psychedelic Trance
• Punk
• Reggae
• Regional and Ethnic
• Rock
• Rockabilly
• Shoegaze
• Ska
• Soul
• Techno
• Trip Hop
• World

Resources in This Category

• 2L

  http://www.2l.no/
  Norwegian Folk, Jazz and Classical label. Artists include Wolfgang Plagge, Piotr Janowski,Kristin Fossheim, and Bjørn Solum. Artist profiles, catalog, audio and online ordering.

• 441 Records

  http://www.441records.com/
  Jazz, blues, rhythm and blues and electronica music. Artist profiles, news, tour dates, online store.

• Acossi Records

  http://www.acossi.com/
  Features pop, dance, hip hop and rhythm and blues. Based in Miami, Florida, USA. Artists include Global Transmission, Roxanne, and Donna Rose. MP3s, artist information, and discography.

• Affinity Records

  http://affinityrecords.com/
  Specialties include Adult Alternative, Adult Contemporary, and Smooth Jazz. Features artist information.

• American Melody

  http://www.americanmelody.com/
  Award-winning recordings of Folk, Bluegrass, and Children's music and stories. Website includes audio samples.

• Antebellum Records

  http://www.antebellumrecords.com/
  Produces cross-genre creations blending Hip Hop, Jazz, Groove and Ambient. Based in San Francisco, USA.

• APN Records

  http://hcsoftware.sourceforge.net/apnrecords/apn/apn.html
  Cleveland, Ohio Electronic and Progressive Rock label. Artists include Insect, Monolith, and Michael Bross. MP3s, news, artist pages.

• April Avenue Music

  http://www.arylis.com/
  Offers Easy listening piano music, Inspirational music, and Relaxation CDs. Artists include Alden David, Di Scherling, Peter Triggvi, Paul Christopher.

• Armadillo Music

  http://www.bluearmadillo.com/
  UK Blues, Jazz, and Roots music label. Artists include Larry Johnson, Daryl Davis, and Out of the Blue. Catalog, mailing list, tour dates, online ordering, artist pages.

• Artful Dodger Records

  http://www.artfuldodgerrecords.8k.com/
  Punk, Hardcore, Eclectic, and indie Rock label. Artists include Endless Mike, Red Rover, and Pat Dwyer. Discography, band pages, online ordering.

• Atomic K Records

  http://www.atomick.com/
  Minneapolis, USA-based label releasing a broad range of genres such as Christian, Rock , Pop and Gothic. Also, features a recording studio. Artists include Debbie Davis, Ric Sinclair, and Sons of Almighty. Artist pages, online ordering, links.

• Aware Records

  http://www.awarerecords.com/
  A Pop/Rock label based in Chicago, USA. Artists include Glen Phillips, Train, Five For Fighting and Dovetail Joint. Site features artist pages, news, store, and radio station.

• Backporch Revolution

  http://www.backporchrevolution.com/
  Releases several genres such as Ambient, Noise, Drone, Electronic, and Experimental. Located in New Orleans USA.

• Bad Daddy Records

  http://www.baddaddy.com/
  Newport Beach, California, USA Blues, Jazz and Roots music label. Artists include Craig Horton, Top Jimmy, and Chris Whynaught. Artist biographies, tour dates, online ordering.

• Bad Robot Inc.

  http://www.badrobot.co.uk/
  Home to Lo-fi, Punk, Pop, Experimental and demo recording. Located in England.

• Bar/None Records

  http://www.bar-none.com/
  A Pop, Folk, and Rock indie that's been around since 1986. Based in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. Artists include 10,000 Maniacs, Alex Chilton, Juliana Hatfield, Freedy Johnston, and Yo La Tengo. Website includes label history, news, artist profiles, and mailing list.

• Basin Street Records

  http://www.basinstreetrecords.com/
  New Orleans, USA Jazz, Brass and Funk label. Artists include Kermit Ruffins, Los Hombres Calientes, Jason Marsalis, Irvin Mayfield, and Dr. Michael White. Artist pages, message board, tour dates, online store.

• Beautiful Jo Records

  http://www.bejo.co.uk/bejo/html/welcome.htm
  A label based in Oxford,United Kingdom. Features Folk, Acoustic, Classical, and Period music. Artists include Fernhill, Gerald Garcia, and Magpie Lane. Website includes artist biographies, catalog, online ordering.

• Beautiful Pigeon Records

  http://www.beautifulpigeon.co.uk/
  UK label releasing 45 RPM records. Artists include Spraydog, Mos Eisley, and Smilex. Catalog, audio samples, and links.

• Beezwax Records

  http://www.beezwaxrecords.com/
  Brass, Jazz, and Blues label from Elkhart, Indiana. Artists include Bob Guthrie Quartet, Bill Boris, and Uncle Art. Catalog, MP3s, news, order information.

• BFR 2000

  http://bfr2000.tripod.com/
  North Carolina Experimental and Underground label. Artists include Systo, No H, and Quartermelon. Label history, discography, artist bios.

• BGO Records

  http://www.bgo-records.com/
  UK reissue label. Rock, Blues, Jazz and Folk albums from the fifties through the eighties reissued on CD. Catalog, links, and online store.

• Blue Corn Music

  http://www.bluecornmusic.com/
  Based in Austin, Texas, USA. Releases Americana, Bluegrass, Folk and Roots music. Artists include Caroline Herring and Prairie Fire. Audio samples, guestbook, and label information.

• Bogus Records

  http://www.bogusrecords.com/
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA indie focused on Rock, Pop, Soul, and Blues. Artists include Bull Moose Jackson, Bonograph, The Flashcats, and Frampton Brothers. Label history, discography, ordering information.

• Bomp Records

  http://www.bomp.com/
  Oldest independent label in the US. Releases Rock, Pop, Punk and Garage. Artist include DMZ, the Warlocks, and The Modern Lovers. Label history, discography, catalog, news, tour dates.

• Border Blue Records

  http://www.borderblue.com/
  Champaign, Illinois Dance Pop label. Artists include Blue Audio, Chris Hunter, and Krissy Chow. MP3s, artist biographies, catalog, online ordering.

• Byteburger Records

  http://byteburger.free.fr/
  Music and multimedia from Strasbourg, France. Releases Dance and Ambient music.

• Cacophony, Inc.

  http://www.frankmacchia.net/
  Frank Macchia's independent label. Focused on New Age, Jazz, World Fusion and Contemporary Classical.

• Canterbury Productions

  http://www.canterburyproductions.com/
  Indiana Doo-wop and oldies music label. Artists include Stormy Weather, Pookie Hudson, and Bill Pinckney. Online store, catalog, videos.

• Carrot Top Records

  http://www.carrottoprecords.com/
  Independent Pop/Lounge music label with artists including Coctails, Handsome Family, Archer Prewitt, Retsin, Flowchart, February, Slipstream, Disco Inferno, and Samarai Celestial. Catalog, tour dates, and artist information.

• CCn'C Records

  http://www.ccnc.de/
  Specializes in Classical, Contemporary, World music, and Jazz.

• Chacra Alternative Music

  http://www.chacramusic.com/homepage.htm
  Canadian Celtic, New Age, and World music label. Artists include Aldo Nova, Tino Izzo, and Rob Allen. Audio samples, biographies, discography, links, and online store.

• Club de Musique Records

  http://www.clubdemusique.com/
  Italian independent label specialized in Rock, Soul, and Blues. Artists include Kevin Trainor, Billy Eli, and the Barbers. Discography, MP3s, tour dates.

• Collectables Records

  http://www.oldies.com/
  Pennsylvania oldies and rarities label. Boxed sets, special collections and classic album reissues. Catalog, discography, and online ordering.

• CommonWealth Records Inc.

  http://www.commonwealthrecords.com/
  Indie Hip Hop, Pop and Rock label. Home to Clokworx, Bawston, Strangla, 1Lyfe, Pernilla, Black Pawn and Supernaut. MP3s to download.

• Complicated

  http://complicatedinc.com/
  A record label for Electronic Experimental music, IDM, Techno and Ambient.

• Cooking Vinyl

  http://www.cookingvinyl.com/
  UK indie Folk and Alternative label. Artists include Cowboy Junkies, Echo and the Bunnymen, XTC, and Ani DiFranco. News, tour dates, mailing list, message board, audio samples.

• Coolmelon Records

  http://www.coolmelon.com/
  Independent label based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Releases Punk, Ska and Reggae.

• Corazong

  http://www.corazong.com/
  Dutch Roots, World music, singer/songwriter, Punk, Alternative and Blues label. News, catalog, discography, artist biographies.

• Crazy Otto Music

  http://www.crazyotto.com/
  A label based in Memphis, Tennessee,USA that re-issues Ragtime, Blues and Jazz recordings. Catalog, discography, and contact information.

• Crown Records

  http://www.crownrecords.com/
  Texas, USA independent firm releasing Rock and Tejano. Artists include Pression, Aunt Flossie, and Ruben Vela. Online store, tour dates, sound samples.

• Crypt Records

  http://www.cryptrecords.com/
  Essential Garage Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Blues, Rockabilly, Punk, Surf, and wild and primitive Rock and Roll styles.

• Dacapo Records

  http://www.dacapo-records.dk/
  Danish Classical and Jazz label.

• Daemon Records

  http://www.daemonrecords.com/
  Indie Folk and Rock label owned and operated by Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls. Artists include Justin Hale, Rose Polenzani, 6X, Big Bang, Three Finger Cowboy, Grady Cousins, Rock A Teens, Lift, and Band de Soleil. Artist pages, links, message board, online ordering.

• Damac Music Productions

  http://www.damacmusic.com/
  British Soul, Jazz, and rhythm and blues label. Artists include Woody Cunningham, Dee Dee Sharp, and Leon Ware. Catalog, audio samples, online ordering.

• Deerpath Music

  http://www.in-sites.com/deerpath/
  Northern Illinois label specializing in instrumental Jazz, New Age and Classical Music. Artists include One Year Later, Out of the Blue, and Sunrise Park. Audio clips, artist bios, guestbook.

• Delmark Records

  http://www.delmark.com/delmark.home.htm
  Chicago, USA-based label recording Blues and Jazz since 1953. Includes an online catalog, MP3s and audio reviews, label history and an email newsletter.

• Denon Records

  http://www.denon.com/
  Classical and Jazz label.

• Difference Music

  http://www.differencemusic.com/
  A discographic company specialized in audio and visual programmes of new musical trends. Located in Portugal.

• Diggler Records

  http://www.diggler.de/main.htm
  German label specializing in movie soundtracks of the 1960s and 1970s. Discography, newsletter, and online shop.

• Document Records

  http://www.document-records.com/
  Large catalog of pre-war Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Spirituals, and North American old time music.

• Domo Records, Inc.

  http://www.domo.com/
  New Age, Jazz, and World music label. Home of Kitaro, Luis Perez, and Sapphron. Artist bios, news, online ordering.

• Dry River Bed Records

  http://www.dryriverbed.com/
  Indie Punk, Bluegrass, and Rockabilly label from Tucson, Arizona, USA. Artists include James Dead and Quick Drawl. Catalog, band bios, and online ordering.

• Earsay

  http://earsay.com/
  Rleases Acoustic, Electronic, and Experimental music. Free MP3s, CD shop, general information, discussion, reviews, links to new music technology, and webcasts.

• East Coast Records

  http://www.eastcoastbands.com/
  Independent label featuring Jazz, Rock, and Aggressive music. Artists include Shake, Rezin, and Doubtful Heroes. Artist biographies, MP3s, and contact information.

• Edgetone Records

  http://www.edgetonerecords.com/
  Independent record label, producing experimental work in free Jazz, Contemporary chamber, and Electronic music.

• Electric Death

  http://www.electric-death.com/
  Independent Latin Rock and Dance music label. Concert dates, ordering information, and links.

• Emma's House Recordings

  http://onoffonoff.org/emmashouserecordings/
  Manchester, United Kingdom independent label. Releases limited edition vinyl singles. Artists include Tuna, Pico, and Kimonophonic. News, discography, ordering information.

• Emphasis Entertainment Group

  http://emphasisentertainment.com/
  Illinois, USA-based Pop, Rock and Jazz label. Artists include Skee-lo, Jill Dawson, Jim Peterik (formerly of Survivor), Astra Kelly, and Bumpus. Discography, artist biographies, and ordering information.

• Enneagram Records

  http://enneagramrecords.com/
  Kansas City, USA label featuring singer/songwriters and bands. Eclectic music selection including Rock, Jazz, Folk, and Rhythm and Blues. Artists include Tom Hall, Ben Juneau, Isotope Finis, Velvet Freeze, Mark Johnston.

• Equilibrium Music

  http://www.equilibriummusic.com/
  Portuguese music label and online mail order, specializing in Neo-Classical, Dark Folk, Dark Ambient, Heavenly Voices, Martial Industrial and related genres. Artists include Dwelling and Chants for the Fallen. News, MP3s, and catalog, including limited edition vinyl releases and merchandise.

• Euphonic

  http://www.euphonic.de/
  German based micro independent record label featuring high quality Trance, House and Ambient music.

• Evoke Records

  http://www.evokerecords.com/
  Releases Experimental Pop, Rock, Electronic, Electro Acoustic, and Core beat. Featuring HumanTonic, The Gafferbobs, and April.

• Fall Records

  http://www.fallrecords.com/
  Baltimore based label. Artists include The Antlers, Page France, Secret Mountains, The White Foliage.

• Fat Cat Records

  http://fat-cat.co.uk/fatcat/home.php
  United Kingdom Electronica and Experimental label. Home of Dylan Group, Grain, Him, Immense, Mice Parade, Third Eye Foundation, and the Realistics. News, discography, online ordering, demo submission information, artist pages.

• First Experience Records

  http://www.firstexperiencerecords.com/
  United Kingdom Soul and rhythm and blues label. Artists include Bridge, Cynthia Biggs, and Baby Lee. Catalog, audio clips, links, and online store.

• Fountainbleu Entertainment

  http://www.fountainbleu.com/
  Independent Roots music focusing on Blues, Honky-tonk, Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Folk, and Classical. Home of One Too Many, The Delphines, Jon Paris, and Robert Charles. Catalog, merchandise, music samples and online ordering.

• Fueled by Ramen

  http://www.fueledbyramen.com/
  Gainesville, Florida Rock and Pop label. Artist include Blueline Medic, Cadillac Blindside, Frodus, the Impossibles, and Jersey and Pollen. News, tour dates, photos, store, and radio station.

• Future Legend Records

  http://www.future.legend.records.freeservers.com/
  UK indie label. Home of Cult TV and film themes, Mod, Ska, Instrumental, and Britpop. Discography, videos, links.

• GAG Order Records

  http://www.gagorder.com/gagorder/home.html
  New York City independent, Song-driven label. Artists include Jim Barbaro, GGP, and the Magnetics. Discography, photo gallery, order information, and links.

• Glitterhouse Records

  http://www.glitterhouse.com/
  German Country, Roots Rock and singer/songwriter label. Artists include Court and Spark, Gourds, and Savoy Grand. Discography, tour dates, guestbook, and links. In English and German.

• Gourd Music

  http://www.gourd.com/
  Felton, California Folk and Classical label. Artists include William Coulter, Neal Hellman, and Mary McLaughlin. News, discography, tour dates, and artist information.

• Green Hill Music

  http://www.greenhillmusic.com/
  Featuring a wide variety of musical styles including light Jazz, Piano, Classical, Celtic, Guitar, New Age, and Big Band.

• Guitar 9 Records

  http://www.guitar9.com/
  Raleigh, North Carolina Instrumental Guitar label. Artists include Paul Abbott, Artland, and Marton. Online zine, artist biographies, catalog, and order information.

• Heartistry Music

  http://www.heartistrymusic.com/
  Releases Acoustic music by artists from Northern Wisconsin, USA. Artists include Chance, Way Up North, and Bruce Burnside. Online sales, artist biographies, and tour information.

• Homeless Records

  http://www.homelessrecords.net/
  Hip hop and rhythm and blues label. Artists include Homeless Nation, DaOrfenz, and Nomadz. Offers merchandise, MP3 audio, news, catalog, and tour dates.

• Hornbuckle Records

  http://hornbucklerecords.com/
  Atlanta, Georgia indie/microlabel whose main focus is Lo-fi and home-recorded music. MP3s and online ordering available.

• Illogik

  http://www.illogik.com/
  An independent label based in Torino, Italy releasing Electronica, Im, Glitch, Techno, Ambient, and Experimental music.

• International Corporation

  http://www.internationalcorporation.net/
  Offers music for hypnotical purposes.

• Iridium Music

  http://www.iridiummusic.com/
  Features DJs and Producers from the Electronic music global underground rave and club scene including, Progressive Trance, Techno, Drum and Bass, House, Progressive, and Dance music.

• Jamaica Natural Records

  http://jamaicanatural.com/
  Radical Jamaican Underground Reggae and Hip Hop. Features- Mahad Mahan, ArtiCarlton T, P.OD.E.ville Man Dem, N4SA, Undah P. Catalog, tour dates, audio, and video.

• Jungle Records

  http://www.jungle-records.net/
  London, United Kingdom-based indie label issuing Alternative Rock, Punk, and Goth, since 1982. A catalogue featuring other labels they distribute. Shopping, news, discographies, biographies, and links.

• KAON

  http://www.kaon.org/
  A non-profit organization dealing with Experimental, Concrete, Electronic and Environmental music. Home of Small Cruel Party, Bruno Moreigne, Luc Kerleo and others.

• Kill Rock Stars

  http://www.killrockstars.com/
  Seattle, Washington, USA Punk and Alternative Rock label. Home to Sleater-Kinney, Unwound, and Bikini Kill. Includes catalog, pictures, sound, and video.

• Kranky Records

  http://www.brainwashed.com/kranky/
  Chicago Lo-fi. Home of Labradford, Low, and Stars of the Lid. News, catalog, tour dates, and ordering information.

• Kudos Records

  http://www.kudosrecords.co.uk/
  Label and distributor for a wide range of Ambient and Electronic music. Offers Secure shopping.

• Linn Records

  http://www.linnrecords.com/
  Classical and Jazz recordings from same company as famous Linn audio products. Catalogue, press reviews, artist tour details and secure online ordering.

• Liquid Fusion

  http://liquidfusion.com/
  New York City, USA Rock, Blues, and Acoustic label. Artists include The Kitchen, Charis, and Chris Hutson. MP3s, links, and online ordering.

• M.E.L.T. 2000

  http://www.melt.co.za/
  World music and Jazz. Artists include Mario Cee, Greg Hunter, and Juno Reactor. Catalog, news, history, video, and links.

• Marquis Classics

  http://www.marquisclassics.com/
  Offers Canadian Classical and Celtic music.

• Matchbox Recordings

  http://www.matchboxrecordings.co.uk/
  United Kingdom promotion and plugging company consolidating a Label, a radio station and a worldwide artists and repertoire agency. Specializes in releasing and promoting new music compilations, E.P's, singles and albums that feature the best new independent bands and artists from all over the world. Also offers CD-ROM manufacturing, duplication, music production and music plugging packages.

• Memphis Industries

  http://memphis-industries.com/
  United Kingdom-based Leftfield and Pop record label. Features Blue States, Broadway Project, Fort Lauderdale and others.

• Monochrome Records

  http://www.monochrome.ca/
  Montreal, Canada Retrofuturism label. News, catalog, and audio clips.

• Music and Arts

  http://www.musicandarts.com/
  Historical and modern Classical and Jazz recordings.

• Net Dot Music, Inc.

  http://www.netdotmusic.com/
  Specializes in jazz and world fusion, and instrumental progressive rock. Home of Electrum, Gino Foti, and Dave Kulju.

• Neverwhere Records

  http://www.neverwhererecords.com/
  Independent record label specializing in ambient and electronic music.

• NQuit Records

  http://www.nquit.com/
  Releases Techno and Hip Hop music. Home of Third Option, Larry Lines, and M.C. Murph. MP3s, press, catalog, mailing list, links, and online store.

• Ocean Drive Recordings

  http://www.oceandriverecordings.com/
  Texas, USA-based Lo-fi, Electronic, and Industrial music label. Artists include Trudgernaut, The Blue Room, and Audio Simplicity. News, catalog, and mailing list.

• On Stage Records

  http://www.onstagerecords.gr/
  A Grece-based company, specialized in styles such Rockabilly, Garage, Surf, Psych, Old School Punk. Bands include Vibrators, Black Raven, The Bullets, Purple Overdose, Frantic V, 5*Hotel, and Rockets.

• Orange Sync Records

  http://web.onetel.com/~orangesync/
  Releases New Wave, Electro, Retro and Dance. Features bands Sharplicks, Mono Living and Juan Silmon. Located in the United Kingdom.

• OtterSong Records

  http://www.ottersong.com/
  New age, Ambient, and Progressive rock music. Home of John Luttrell and Underwater Flying Lessons. News, audio clips, discography, and ordering information.

• PBR Records

  http://www.pbr-record.com/
  Swiss Pop, Dance, Latino, and World music label. Artists include Gerry T., Maico, and Sisma. Catalog, links, and online store.

• PlayRoom Records

  http://playroomrecords.com/
  Contemporary Rock, Pop, and Dance label. Includes music, news, and discography.

• Ranch Recording

  http://ranchrecording.com/
  Independent Folk and Alternative-Country label based in Santa Barbara, California, USA. Includes artist profiles and merchandise.

• Random Chance Records

  http://www.randomchancerecords.com/
  It releases Jazz and Blues from artists like Yank Rachell, Little Arthur Duncan and the Bill O'Connell Latin Jazz Project. Online ordering and audio samples.

• Recordings of Distinction

  http://www.pmpr.co.uk/msm.htm
  Specializes in Folk, Folk Rock, Pop/Psych and Rock reissues. Links to artists sites and mail order.

• Red Kite Records

  http://www.redkiterecords.co.uk/
  Record label based in Wales, producing Classical, Jazz, Rock and Folk. Online catalogue and artist information.

• Red Stream

  http://www.redstream.org/
  Black, Death, Doom, Experimental and Ambient music label.

• Rivery Productions

  http://www.rivery.com/
  Releases Hip Hop, Jazz, Electronic, and World music. Artist biographies, news, audio clips, catalog, and online ordering. Based in California, USA.

• Rounder Records

  http://www.rounder.com/
  Major independent label specializing in Roots music of all kinds, including Bluegrass and old-time Country.

• Sage Indie Music

  http://www.sageindiemusic.com/
  A company dedicated to signing original music in all genres. Features music that varies from Acoustic to Alternative, Blues to Rock, and Country to Hypnotic. Online store.

• Secret Formula Records, Inc.

  http://www.secretformularecords.com/
  An independent record label featuring artists in Jazz, Classical, New Age and Rock.

• Shanachie Entertainment

  http://www.shanachie.com/
  An independent record and video company featuring World and Celtic music, Reggae, Blues, and Contemporary Jazz.

• Shoeshine Records

  http://www.shoeshine.co.uk/
  News, reviews and soundclips of guitar, Pop, and Country Rock artists such as Alex Chilton, Ben Vaughn, Radio Sweethearts and BMX Bandits.

• Silk City

  http://www.silkcitycd.com/
  Presenting Blues, Folk and Jazz recordings by independent artists on compact disc and audio cassette.

• Smasheasy

  http://www.smasheasy.com/
  Releases from Metal to New Age. Artist profiles and general information. Links for CD purchase and downloads.

• Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

  http://www.folkways.si.edu/
  Educational and culturally significant recordings of American Roots, Blues, Bluegrass, Folk, World, American Indian, Jazz, Latino, protest, children's, and spoken word. News, online catalog and ordering, videos and DVDs, distribution and licensing, tour dates and, contact information.

• Sonic Past Music

  http://www.sonicpastmusic.com/
  A company specializing in the release of unheard music from world famous artists and songwriters. Also offers services of production, publishing and licensing. Formed by Joe Foster and Joey Stec.

• Sound-ink Records

  http://sound-ink.com/
  Releases genres between Electronics and Hip Hop. Artist information, projects, and news.

• Soundset Recordings

  http://www.soundset.com/
  Independent label releasing Classical, Acoustic instrumental, and other Specialty CDs.

• Source Records

  http://www.source-records.com/
  Bases in Germany. Releases a wide variety of genres such as Electronic Ambience, Avantgarde Jazz, minimal Techno and Experimental soundworks.

• Spyral Records

  http://spyralrecords.com/
  Independent record label based in Indianapolis, USA featuring Jazz, Soul, Hip Hop and Electronic music.

• Starkland

  http://www.starkland.com/
  A label releasing recordings of Alternative Classical, Electro-acoustic, Electronic, Avant-garde, and Surround sound music.

• Subversive Records

  http://subversive.itgo.com/
  Experimental, Electronica, Noise, Lo-fi, Ambient and extreme music distribution from Australia. Featuring artists such as The Oppenheimer Project, Locii, and Intergalactic Trucking Company.

• Summit Records

  http://www.summitrecords.com/
  Classical, Jazz and educational label. Profile, music links, and ordering information.

• SuperGenius Records

  http://www.supergrecords.com/
  New York, USA-based online label specializing in Electronica, Experimental, Ambient, Trip Hop, Trance and Psychedelic music. Includes a profile, downloads (MP3 and RealAudio format), artist biographies and an online shop.

• Tanty Records

  http://www.tantyrecord.com/
  Home to Reggae, Dubby, Breakbeat and Downtempo. Includes MP3 files, news, and discography.

• The Unit Circle Rekkids

  http://www.unitcircle.com/rekkids/
  Seattle, USA-based Avant Garde and Experimental label. Artists include Bethany Curve, Degenerate Art Ensemble, Amy Denio, Bill Horist, Intonarumori, and Jupiter 88. News, discography, audio, video, links, and ordering information.

• Thrill Jockey Records

  http://www.thrilljockey.com/
  A great, diverse label from Chicago, USA releasing a wide variety of genres. Artists include Bobby Conn, Freakwater, The Sea and Cake, Tortoise.

• Tributary Music

  http://www.tributarymusic.com/
  Label of Mantra Sunrise, Art Rock Circus, Heavens Cafe', The Rock Opera, and John Miner. Releases Jazz, New Age, Rock and Pop. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

• Tumult

  http://www.tumult.net/
  Eclectic San Francisco, USA-based label featuring artists such as Circle, Burmese, Souled American and Noisegate.

• Uvulittle Records

  http://uvulittle.com/
  Non-conventional indie music releasing Experimental, Rock, and Ethnic music. Artists include Yid Vicious, Stephanie Rearick, and Milkbaby. MP3s, catalog, mailing list, links, and online store.

• V2 Music

  http://www.v2music.com/
  Releases Dance, Electronica, Hip Hop, Rock and Pop. Artists include Aimee Mann, Heather Nova, Mercury Rev, Black Crowes, Stereophonics, Billy Crawford, and Moby. News, tour dates, downloads, videos, mailing list, and links.

• Valentine Records

  http://www.valentinerecords.co.uk/
  Manchester, England-based label specializing in Future Rock and Electronic music. Artists include Palo Alto, Bynatone and Les Flames. Contains artist profiles, discography, event archive and mail order.

• Viewpoint Records Home

  http://www.viewpointrecords.com/
  Austin, Texas, USA cooperative label. Releases a wide variety of genres such as Classical, Jazz, Rock, and Blues. Artists include Ma Driver, Odd Man Out, and Rebecca Ryan. Catalog, reviews, and online store.

• W. Minc Productions

  http://wminc.com.au/
  Melbourne, Australia label releasing genres as Classical, Folk, Acoustic, Dance, and Country. Home of the Go-Betweens, Snout, and Lisa Miller. News, catalog, tour dates, forum, gallery, audio clips, links, and store.

• Wagram Music

  http://www.wagram.fr/
  French company releasing genres such as Dance, Electronica, and Reggae. Artists include Demon, Frank Michael, and Paris Lounge. Catalog, links, and audio clips.

• Walking Oliver

  http://www.walkingoliver.com/
  Offers music CDs for kids that seek to transcend the stereotypical "kiddie-music" sound. Created by singer and songwriter Paul Austin Kelly, guitarist and composer Richard Durrant, and illustrator Korky Paul.

• Weltschmerz Records

  http://www.weltschmerzrecords.com/
  An independent label based in Massachusetts, USA. Is devoted to the fusion of Jazz, Rock, Chamber music, Tango, Avant-garde, and Balkan influences. Home of the group Kakalla.

• White Water Records

  http://www.whitewaterrecords.com/
  Independent label focused on Contemporary Gospel, Folk, Bluegrass, Blues, and Country. Information, and free MP3 samples.

• Wild Oats Records

  http://www.wildoatsrecords.com/
  Specializes in American roots music: Country, Americana, Blues, Rockabilly, Folk, Bluegrass, Rock and Alternative Country. Artists include Steve Haggard, Teddy Glenn, Gail and the Tricksters, and Pat DiNizio.

• X Dot 25 Music

  http://www.xdot25.com/
  Label promoting a variety of music, including Traditional, Classical, Contemporary and Ambient World, New Age, Electronic, Ambient Techno, and Experimental instrumental.

• Xter Kyu Recordings

  http://www.xterkyu.net/
  German Sci-fi Pop and film soundtrack label. Catalog, links, and ordering information.

• Yellow Dog Records

  http://yellowdogrecords.com/
  New music from emerging artists deeply rooted in American musical traditions - Blues, Folk, Appalachian, old-time Country, early Jazz. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

• Young Sounds

  http://www.young-sounds.com/sitemap.html
  Children's music label. News, catalog, links, and ordering information.

• Zane Records

  http://www.zanerecords.com/
  United Kingdom Roots music label. Artists include Eddie Hinton, Drive By Truckers, and Delaney. Audio clips, discography, news, and forums.

• Ze Records

  http://www.zerecords.com/
  No wave, Disco, and Post punk label featuring artists like Lizzy Mercier Descloux, Kid Creole, Alan Vega, Suicide, and Was (Not Was). Artists, new releases, catalog and links.

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