This installment of song tab of independent record label recording artists focuses on Saddle Creek Records, which was founded by Conor & Justin Oberst in 1993. Located in the musical mecca of – um, Omaha, Nebraska – the label was, according to Wikipedia, named after a major street that runs through that city’s downtown. Although I jokingly poke fun at Saddle Creek Records for being based in Omaha, the fact of the matter is that since the early 1990s Omaha has been a hub of... [Continue Reading]
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Song Tab of Matador Recording Artists
Matador Records, the subject of this week’s song tab of independent record label recording artists, has had a somewhat curious 20 year history. Founded in 1989 by Chris Lombardi (who soon after teamed up with Gerard Cosloy, former manager of Homestead Records), Matador found unexpected success with two of the first bands signed to the label: Superchunk and Teenage Fan Club. Shortly thereafter, the label signed Pavement and Liz Phair, further solidifying their place as one of the premier indie... [Continue Reading]
Song Tab of Epitaph Recording Artists
Today we bring you Round 3 of our look at celebrated independent record labels and the guitar, bass & drum tabs associated with their artist rosters. Epitaph Records, according to Wikipedia, was created in 1981 by Brett Gurewitz for the purpose of selling Bad Religion albums. Eventually, Bad Religion themselves switched to Atlantic Records, but Epitaph Records motored on and in 1994 released hit albums by NOFX, The Offspring, and Rancid, bringing the label wide notoriety, particularly among... [Continue Reading]
Song Tab of Sub Pop Recording Artists
Two weeks ago, as a kind of homage to indie record labels, we did a post featuring Song Tab of Fueled By Ramen Recording Artists. Well, this week we’re tackling the famed Sub Pop record label, widely known as the original grunge music label. Began in Seattle, Washington in 1986, Sub Pop Records achieved fame in the late 1980s when three bands associated with the small label – Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Mudhoney – broke into the popular mainstream, bringing the so-called “Seattle... [Continue Reading]
Song Tab of Fueled By Ramen Recording Artists
By giving bands the artistic freedom they desire, indie record labels have been thriving since the dawn of Rock ‘n’ Roll, all while operating on tight budgets and distributing their music independently of major record label channels. The result? Innovative music that has thrilled millions of listeners worldwide. As a kind of ode to the independent spirit of these organizations, we would like to begin examining a handful of indie record labels, focusing specifically on their roster... [Continue Reading]
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