Record Labels
Alpha Pack Records
Founded in 2011, Alpha Pack Records was created to foster a better sense of community within the Bloomington music culture and to be the musical leader in the Bloomington area. Artists: AnnaMarie, Jayali, 00Se7en, TinMan, J00D, Sauce, French Gambino Alpha Pack website BlueSanct
Recently celebrating their 15 year anniversary, BlueSanct has been a staple for DIY and experimental music enthusiasts. Artists: dReKKa, Elephant Micah, Turn Pale, Vollmar, and more… BlueSanct Website, BlueSanct Tumblr Dead Oceans
A sister-label to Secretly Canadian, Dead Oceans also operates in Bloomington and is distributed by S.C. Distribution, but also has a base in Austin, TX. Artists: Akron/Family, The Tallest Man on Earth, Bishop Allen, Phosphorescent, John Vanderslice and more… www.deadoceans.com Flannelgraph Records
Flannelgraph Records is small, fairly new record label based in Bloomington, Indiana. In 2010, Flannelgraph co-released a 24-disc, 3″ CD subscription with fellow local label Crossroads of America. Artists: Chad Serhal, Osteoferocious, and Mike Adams At His Honest Weight www.flannelgraphrecords.com In The Fridge Records
A small label started by friends and IU undergrads, this small size indie releases few albums a year but works hard to get them in your hands! Artists: Eric Radoux, The Elegant Bachelors, weakness, The Cosmetics http://itfrecords.blogspot.com Plan-It-X Records
Started in 1994, this Do-It-Yourself punk label has made a name for themselves by sticking to their motto “If it ain’t cheap, it ain’t punk”. The label is run by Chris Johnston and is known for doing business its own way, demonstrating its belief that major record label practices are not the only way to be successful. Artists: Ghost Mice, Halo Fauna, The Bananas, Operation: Cliff Clavin, Antsy Pants, Matty Pop Chart, Defiance, Ohio http://www.plan-it-x.org St. Ives
The baby of the Secretly Canadian family, St. Ives is a specialty label, based in Bloomington, which only presses limited release vinyl LPs. The label has a strict anti-waste policy and requires all album artwork to be hand-crafted using “salvaged material”. Also, it is distributed by S.C. Distribution Artists: Animal Collective, Vampire Hands, Horns of Happiness, Microphones, Mirah, The Impossible Shapes, and many more… www.stivesrecords.tumblr.com |
Auris Apothecary
This not-for-profit microlabel focuses on releasing underground art such as drone, electronic, avant-garde and metal. They emphasize innovative, hand-made packaging as well as a variety of formats including cassette, floppy disks, CDs, etc. Artists: Hail Architeuthis!, Eddy Price, Pendra Gon, Dante Augustus Scarlatti, Unholy Triforce Auris Apothecary website Crossroads of America (XRA)
Started in 2008 by members of local band husband&wife, XRA has a solid start with local and regional bands on its roster, and annual XRA Fest event, and a monthly mini-disc music subscription program called Laminar Excursion Monthly. Artists: husband&wife, Alexander the Great, Rodeo Ruby Love, Chemic, Metavari, and more… www.xrarecords.com Eradicator Records
Bloomington’s own gritty and dirty rock and roll label specializes in punk, garage, and noise bands. Artists: The Perennials, The Horribly Wrong, Jerk Alert, and more… http://eradicatorrecords.bigcartel.com From Scratch Records
A new independent label started in 2010 by a group of music enthusiasts and friends. Their demo policy: “If we have beer in the fridge, we will listen to your demo” Artists: Gardendale & Berkley http://fromscratchrecords.wordpress.com Jagjagwar
The first sister-label to Secretly Canadian, Jagjaguwar is Bloomington-based and distributed by S.C. Distribution. It boasts an impressive roster of national indie artists. Artists: Dinosaur Jr., Bon Iver, Ladyhawk, Black Mountain, Okkervil River, Gayngs, The Besnard Lakes and more… www.jagjaguwar.com Secretly Canadian
A major indie label which is headquartered in Bloomington, along with sister labels Jagjaguwar and Dead Oceans. The facility also houses its own distribution company S.C. Distribution and Bellwether Manufacturing. Artists: Antony and the Johnsons, Jens Lekman, Damien Jurado, Magnolia Electric Co., BLK JKS, Yeasayer, Zero Boys, and more… www.secretlycanadian.com |
Entertainment Promoters and Organizations
Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District
The Bloomington Entertainment & Arts District (BEAD) is galleries, live music, performing arts, over 90 restaurants and 100 specialty shops, parks, hotels, cozy neighborhoods in ten distinct character districts—each with a personality all its own. Walkable, rideable, don’t miss-able. A cultural district like no other.
visitbead.com
BloomingTalent Entertainment
Planning a wedding? Corporate event? Birthday party? Graduation party?
Or maybe just a party, just to have a party? Now you can make it a special event that everyone will remember!
bloomingtalent.org
Herm Productions
Alex Schneider’s promotion and lighting company, bringing the best dance, Electronic, Funk, and Jam Bands to town.
HermProductions Facebook
Live From Bloomington
One of IU’s Union Board committees dedicated to promoting local music on campus. Also puts out an annual compilation album of local artists for charity.
LFB Myspace
LFB Facebook
Rock Paper Scissors
“We specialize in publicity and marketing (sometimes called promotion or promo in other countries) in the U.S. for “world music” and reggae labels, artists, websites, etc.”
http://www.rockpaperscissors.biz/
Spirit of 68 Promotions
“Spirit of ’68 Promotions was founded under the notion of bringing the best and brightest artists from across the country to Bloomington. Turning a blind eye to genres or musical prejudices, we do what we can to get as diverse a lineup as possible into the stages and basements of Bloomington.”
spiritof68promotions.com
The Bloomington Entertainment & Arts District (BEAD) is galleries, live music, performing arts, over 90 restaurants and 100 specialty shops, parks, hotels, cozy neighborhoods in ten distinct character districts—each with a personality all its own. Walkable, rideable, don’t miss-able. A cultural district like no other.
visitbead.com
BloomingTalent Entertainment
Planning a wedding? Corporate event? Birthday party? Graduation party?
Or maybe just a party, just to have a party? Now you can make it a special event that everyone will remember!
bloomingtalent.org
Herm Productions
Alex Schneider’s promotion and lighting company, bringing the best dance, Electronic, Funk, and Jam Bands to town.
HermProductions Facebook
Live From Bloomington
One of IU’s Union Board committees dedicated to promoting local music on campus. Also puts out an annual compilation album of local artists for charity.
LFB Myspace
LFB Facebook
Rock Paper Scissors
“We specialize in publicity and marketing (sometimes called promotion or promo in other countries) in the U.S. for “world music” and reggae labels, artists, websites, etc.”
http://www.rockpaperscissors.biz/
Spirit of 68 Promotions
“Spirit of ’68 Promotions was founded under the notion of bringing the best and brightest artists from across the country to Bloomington. Turning a blind eye to genres or musical prejudices, we do what we can to get as diverse a lineup as possible into the stages and basements of Bloomington.”
spiritof68promotions.com