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.
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- Dacapo Records Danish Classical and Jazz label.
- Glitterhouse Records 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.
- Difference Music A discographic company specialized in audio and visual programmes of new musical trends. Located in Portugal.
- Random Chance Records 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.
- 441 Records Jazz, blues, rhythm and blues and electronica music. Artist profiles, news, tour dates, online store.
- Acossi Records 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 Specialties include Adult Alternative, Adult Contemporary, and Smooth Jazz. Features artist information.
- APN Records Cleveland, Ohio Electronic and Progressive Rock label. Artists include Insect, Monolith, and Michael Bross. MP3s, news, artist pages.
- Armadillo Music 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 Punk, Hardcore, Eclectic, and indie Rock label. Artists include Endless Mike, Red Rover, and Pat Dwyer. Discography, band pages, online ordering.
- Aware Records 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.
- Bad Daddy Records 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.
- Bar/None Records 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 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 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 UK label releasing 45 RPM records. Artists include Spraydog, Mos Eisley, and Smilex. Catalog, audio samples, and links.
- Beezwax Records 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 North Carolina Experimental and Underground label. Artists include Systo, No H, and Quartermelon. Label history, discography, artist bios.
- BGO Records 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 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.
- Border Blue Records Champaign, Illinois Dance Pop label. Artists include Blue Audio, Chris Hunter, and Krissy Chow. MP3s, artist biographies, catalog, online ordering.
- Canterbury Productions Indiana Doo-wop and oldies music label. Artists include Stormy Weather, Pookie Hudson, and Bill Pinckney. Online store, catalog, videos.
- Carrot Top Records 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.
- Chacra Alternative Music 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.
- Collectables Records Pennsylvania oldies and rarities label. Boxed sets, special collections and classic album reissues. Catalog, discography, and online ordering.
- Cooking Vinyl 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.
- Corazong Dutch Roots, World music, singer/songwriter, Punk, Alternative and Blues label. News, catalog, discography, artist biographies.
- Crazy Otto Music A label based in Memphis, Tennessee,USA that re-issues Ragtime, Blues and Jazz recordings. Catalog, discography, and contact information.
- 2L Norwegian Folk, Jazz and Classical label. Artists include Wolfgang Plagge, Piotr Janowski,Kristin Fossheim, and Bjørn Solum. Artist profiles, catalog, audio and online ordering.
- Homeless Records Hip hop and rhythm and blues label. Artists include Homeless Nation, DaOrfenz, and Nomadz. Offers merchandise, MP3 audio, news, catalog, and tour dates.
- Complicated A record label for Electronic Experimental music, IDM, Techno and Ambient.
- Iridium Music 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.
- Illogik An independent label based in Torino, Italy releasing Electronica, Im, Glitch, Techno, Ambient, and Experimental music.
- Memphis Industries United Kingdom-based Leftfield and Pop record label. Features Blue States, Broadway Project, Fort Lauderdale and others.
- Edgetone Records Independent record label, producing experimental work in free Jazz, Contemporary chamber, and Electronic music.
- Secret Formula Records, Inc. An independent record label featuring artists in Jazz, Classical, New Age and Rock.
- Spyral Records Independent record label based in Indianapolis, USA featuring Jazz, Soul, Hip Hop and Electronic music.
- Zane Records United Kingdom Roots music label. Artists include Eddie Hinton, Drive By Truckers, and Delaney. Audio clips, discography, news, and forums.
- Ze Records 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.
- Damac Music Productions 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 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.
- Domo Records, Inc. New Age, Jazz, and World music label. Home of Kitaro, Luis Perez, and Sapphron. Artist bios, news, online ordering.
- Dry River Bed Records Indie Punk, Bluegrass, and Rockabilly label from Tucson, Arizona, USA. Artists include James Dead and Quick Drawl. Catalog, band bios, and online ordering.
- East Coast Records Independent label featuring Jazz, Rock, and Aggressive music. Artists include Shake, Rezin, and Doubtful Heroes. Artist biographies, MP3s, and contact information.
- Electric Death Independent Latin Rock and Dance music label. Concert dates, ordering information, and links.
- Emphasis Entertainment Group 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.
- Fountainbleu Entertainment 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 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.
- First Experience Records United Kingdom Soul and rhythm and blues label. Artists include Bridge, Cynthia Biggs, and Baby Lee. Catalog, audio clips, links, and online store.
- Gourd Music Felton, California Folk and Classical label. Artists include William Coulter, Neal Hellman, and Mary McLaughlin. News, discography, tour dates, and artist information.
- Kill Rock Stars Seattle, Washington, USA Punk and Alternative Rock label. Home to Sleater-Kinney, Unwound, and Bikini Kill. Includes catalog, pictures, sound, and video.
- Liquid Fusion New York City, USA Rock, Blues, and Acoustic label. Artists include The Kitchen, Charis, and Chris Hutson. MP3s, links, and online ordering.
- NQuit Records 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.
- OtterSong Records New age, Ambient, and Progressive rock music. Home of John Luttrell and Underwater Flying Lessons. News, audio clips, discography, and ordering information.
- Ocean Drive Recordings Texas, USA-based Lo-fi, Electronic, and Industrial music label. Artists include Trudgernaut, The Blue Room, and Audio Simplicity. News, catalog, and mailing list.
- Fall Records Baltimore based label. Artists include The Antlers, Page France, Secret Mountains, The White Foliage.
- Fat Cat Records 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.
- Future Legend Records UK indie label. Home of Cult TV and film themes, Mod, Ska, Instrumental, and Britpop. Discography, videos, links.
- Guitar 9 Records Raleigh, North Carolina Instrumental Guitar label. Artists include Paul Abbott, Artland, and Marton. Online zine, artist biographies, catalog, and order information.
- GAG Order Records New York City independent, Song-driven label. Artists include Jim Barbaro, GGP, and the Magnetics. Discography, photo gallery, order information, and links.
- Heartistry Music 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.
- Hornbuckle Records Atlanta, Georgia indie/microlabel whose main focus is Lo-fi and home-recorded music. MP3s and online ordering available.
- Kranky Records Chicago Lo-fi. Home of Labradford, Low, and Stars of the Lid. News, catalog, tour dates, and ordering information.
- Xter Kyu Recordings German Sci-fi Pop and film soundtrack label. Catalog, links, and ordering information.
- Wild Oats Records 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.
- Valentine Records 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.
- The Unit Circle 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.
- Monochrome Records Montreal, Canada Retrofuturism label. News, catalog, and audio clips.
- Recordings of Distinction Specializes in Folk, Folk Rock, Pop/Psych and Rock reissues. Links to artists sites and mail order.
- Red Stream Black, Death, Doom, Experimental and Ambient music label.
- April Avenue Music Offers Easy listening piano music, Inspirational music, and Relaxation CDs. Artists include Alden David, Di Scherling, Peter Triggvi, Paul Christopher.
- Jamaica Natural Records 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.
- Enneagram Records 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 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.
- PlayRoom Records Contemporary Rock, Pop, and Dance label. Includes music, news, and discography.
- Emma's House Recordings Manchester, United Kingdom independent label. Releases limited edition vinyl singles. Artists include Tuna, Pico, and Kimonophonic. News, discography, ordering information.
- Matchbox Recordings 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.
- American Melody Award-winning recordings of Folk, Bluegrass, and Children's music and stories. Website includes audio samples.
- Ranch Recording Independent Folk and Alternative-Country label based in Santa Barbara, California, USA. Includes artist profiles and merchandise.
- Weltschmerz Records 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.
- CommonWealth Records Inc. Indie Hip Hop, Pop and Rock label. Home to Clokworx, Bawston, Strangla, 1Lyfe, Pernilla, Black Pawn and Supernaut. MP3s to download.
- Delmark Records Chicago, USA-based label recording Blues and Jazz since 1953. Includes an online catalog, MP3s and audio reviews, label history and an email newsletter.
- Document Records Large catalog of pre-war Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Spirituals, and North American old time music.
- Rounder Records Major independent label specializing in Roots music of all kinds, including Bluegrass and old-time Country.
- Yellow Dog Records New music from emerging artists deeply rooted in American musical traditions - Blues, Folk, Appalachian, old-time Country, early Jazz. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
- Denon Records Classical and Jazz label.
- Linn Records Classical and Jazz recordings from same company as famous Linn audio products. Catalogue, press reviews, artist tour details and secure online ordering.
- Byteburger Records Music and multimedia from Strasbourg, France. Releases Dance and Ambient music.
- Coolmelon Records Independent label based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Releases Punk, Ska and Reggae.
- Daemon Records 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.
- SuperGenius Records 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.
- Red Kite Records Record label based in Wales, producing Classical, Jazz, Rock and Folk. Online catalogue and artist information.
- Sound-ink Records Releases genres between Electronics and Hip Hop. Artist information, projects, and news.
- Euphonic German based micro independent record label featuring high quality Trance, House and Ambient music.
- Kudos Records Label and distributor for a wide range of Ambient and Electronic music. Offers Secure shopping.
- Neverwhere Records Independent record label specializing in ambient and electronic music.
- Marquis Classics Offers Canadian Classical and Celtic music.
- Music and Arts Historical and modern Classical and Jazz recordings.
- Soundset Recordings Independent label releasing Classical, Acoustic instrumental, and other Specialty CDs.
- Starkland A label releasing recordings of Alternative Classical, Electro-acoustic, Electronic, Avant-garde, and Surround sound music.
- CCn'C Records Specializes in Classical, Contemporary, World music, and Jazz.
- Atomic K Records 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.
- Bogus Records 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 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.
- Club de Musique Records Italian independent label specialized in Rock, Soul, and Blues. Artists include Kevin Trainor, Billy Eli, and the Barbers. Discography, MP3s, tour dates.
- Diggler Records German label specializing in movie soundtracks of the 1960s and 1970s. Discography, newsletter, and online shop.
- Young Sounds Children's music label. News, catalog, links, and ordering information.
- Wagram Music French company releasing genres such as Dance, Electronica, and Reggae. Artists include Demon, Frank Michael, and Paris Lounge. Catalog, links, and audio clips.
- Viewpoint Records Home 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.
- Uvulittle Records 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.
- Thrill Jockey Records 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 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 Eclectic San Francisco, USA-based label featuring artists such as Circle, Burmese, Souled American and Noisegate.
- X Dot 25 Music Label promoting a variety of music, including Traditional, Classical, Contemporary and Ambient World, New Age, Electronic, Ambient Techno, and Experimental instrumental.
- Evoke Records Releases Experimental Pop, Rock, Electronic, Electro Acoustic, and Core beat. Featuring HumanTonic, The Gafferbobs, and April.
- Cacophony, Inc. Frank Macchia's independent label. Focused on New Age, Jazz, World Fusion and Contemporary Classical.
- Green Hill Music Featuring a wide variety of musical styles including light Jazz, Piano, Classical, Celtic, Guitar, New Age, and Big Band.
- Source Records Bases in Germany. Releases a wide variety of genres such as Electronic Ambience, Avantgarde Jazz, minimal Techno and Experimental soundworks.
- Tanty Records Home to Reggae, Dubby, Breakbeat and Downtempo. Includes MP3 files, news, and discography.
- Earsay Rleases Acoustic, Electronic, and Experimental music. Free MP3s, CD shop, general information, discussion, reviews, links to new music technology, and webcasts.
- KAON A non-profit organization dealing with Experimental, Concrete, Electronic and Environmental music. Home of Small Cruel Party, Bruno Moreigne, Luc Kerleo and others.
- Net Dot Music, Inc. Specializes in jazz and world fusion, and instrumental progressive rock. Home of Electrum, Gino Foti, and Dave Kulju.
- Rivery Productions Releases Hip Hop, Jazz, Electronic, and World music. Artist biographies, news, audio clips, catalog, and online ordering. Based in California, USA.
- Shanachie Entertainment An independent record and video company featuring World and Celtic music, Reggae, Blues, and Contemporary Jazz.
- Shoeshine Records News, reviews and soundclips of guitar, Pop, and Country Rock artists such as Alex Chilton, Ben Vaughn, Radio Sweethearts and BMX Bandits.
- Summit Records Classical, Jazz and educational label. Profile, music links, and ordering information.
- White Water Records Independent label focused on Contemporary Gospel, Folk, Bluegrass, Blues, and Country. Information, and free MP3 samples.
- Antebellum Records Produces cross-genre creations blending Hip Hop, Jazz, Groove and Ambient. Based in San Francisco, USA.
- Crown Records Texas, USA independent firm releasing Rock and Tejano. Artists include Pression, Aunt Flossie, and Ruben Vela. Online store, tour dates, sound samples.
- International Corporation Offers music for hypnotical purposes.
- Walking Oliver 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.
- Bad Robot Inc. Home to Lo-fi, Punk, Pop, Experimental and demo recording. Located in England.
- Backporch Revolution Releases several genres such as Ambient, Noise, Drone, Electronic, and Experimental. Located in New Orleans USA.
- Crypt Records Essential Garage Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Blues, Rockabilly, Punk, Surf, and wild and primitive Rock and Roll styles.
- On Stage Records 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 Releases New Wave, Electro, Retro and Dance. Features bands Sharplicks, Mono Living and Juan Silmon. Located in the United Kingdom.
- W. Minc Productions 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.
- Sonic Past Music 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.
- Subversive Records Experimental, Electronica, Noise, Lo-fi, Ambient and extreme music distribution from Australia. Featuring artists such as The Oppenheimer Project, Locii, and Intergalactic Trucking Company.
- Sage Indie Music 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.
- Smasheasy Releases from Metal to New Age. Artist profiles and general information. Links for CD purchase and downloads.
- M.E.L.T. 2000 World music and Jazz. Artists include Mario Cee, Greg Hunter, and Juno Reactor. Catalog, news, history, video, and links.
- PBR Records Swiss Pop, Dance, Latino, and World music label. Artists include Gerry T., Maico, and Sisma. Catalog, links, and online store.
- Silk City Presenting Blues, Folk and Jazz recordings by independent artists on compact disc and audio cassette.
- Smithsonian Folkways Recordings 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.
- V2 Music 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.
- Jungle Records 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.