Good record labels

bombidol - 8-30-2007 at 06:08 PM

As inspired by the Hard Response thread, who do people feel are some of the better small(ish) record labels around today? I know ourselves and HR are looking for someone to get involved with some releases in the future etc. So im looking for people to hit me up with some labels we can contact. Also, Anyone from Thorp or Sailors Grave on these boards?

Discipline - 8-30-2007 at 06:16 PM

People Like You
Haunted Town

bombidol - 8-30-2007 at 07:08 PM

Excellent, keep em coming

Siczine.com - 8-30-2007 at 08:02 PM

Think Fast! Records
Rivalry Records
I Scream Records
Deathwish Inc
Detonate Records
6131 Records
Hex Records
TKO Records
SOS Records
Deranged Records
Innerstrength Records
Strike 3 Records
Eternal Hope Records
Headcount Records

BDx13 - 8-30-2007 at 09:36 PM

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Originally posted by bombidol
Also, Anyone from Thorp or Sailors Grave on these boards?

yes. me and thorp.

joemaconmovies - 8-30-2007 at 10:33 PM

i scream
think fast! (from what i've heard)

bombidol - 8-30-2007 at 10:50 PM

Just been talking to someone from I Scream actually.

joemaconmovies - 8-30-2007 at 10:51 PM

i know a few bands signed to them both for american and european releases. i've talked to the guys from i scream too. good guys.

bombidol - 8-30-2007 at 10:53 PM

Buddies of ours "Morello" were working with them I think, then they went and broke up on tour in Japan.

joemaconmovies - 8-30-2007 at 11:02 PM

what's your band's name again and myspace/website?

bombidol - 8-30-2007 at 11:07 PM

20 Bulls Each
www.myspace.com/20bullseach
From Dublin, Ireland

joemaconmovies - 8-30-2007 at 11:12 PM

good stuff. you'd fit on i scream really well.

bombidol - 8-30-2007 at 11:18 PM

Yeah, good roster.

MyOwnWay - 8-31-2007 at 12:27 AM

*coughs*

bombidol - 8-31-2007 at 12:33 AM

You interested?

BDx13 - 8-31-2007 at 12:34 AM

^ HA!

bombidol - 8-31-2007 at 12:36 AM

MyOwnWay - 8-31-2007 at 12:56 AM

I was thinking about it long before you made this thread.

Siczine.com - 8-31-2007 at 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by bombidol
20 Bulls Each
www.myspace.com/20bullseach
From Dublin, Ireland

Really good shit man. And Mike you should definitely put these guys out!

bombidol - 8-31-2007 at 04:08 PM

Thanks dude, we'll gimme a shout at mahbrain@gmail.com if yer interested in working with us.

hardtone - 9-1-2007 at 03:58 PM

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Originally posted by bombidol
Just been talking to someone from I Scream actually.

I hope it works out for you guys with I Scream.

Personally I'm getting fed up with the label-searching thing myself. I must be really out of touch with what kind of bands they deem that are worthy. So after a long discussion with the rest of the band last night, we decided to just say fuck-it and continue to write music and play shows on our own with out label support. It just fuels my discontent for the modern hardcore scene.

Plus it seems like most labels are scaling back or even folding. I mean what has Spook City, Thorp, or Blackout released recently?

Jason the Magnificent - 9-1-2007 at 07:44 PM

There is absolutely NO reason for a hardcore band who has access to the internet to have to be on a record label.

You can write it, press it, promote it and ship it yourself. No need what-so-ever for a middle man.

Jason the Magnificent - 9-1-2007 at 08:00 PM

To elaborate...

1. record, mix and master
2. if no one in the band is capable of doing artwork/layout there are a billion hc kids who will do it for next to nothing with tons of talent.
3. send the package out to the pressing plant.
4. approve proofs and wait.
5. buy an easy to remember/band related domain name and have the provider blind link it to your myspace page (no skills needed, costs you $5-10 for the domain and more people go to myspace than real band websites anyway)
6. get a paypal account, set up payment buttons on myspace page
7. place ads in zines, bomb mboards and myspace, burn sampler cd's to hand out at shows (with your new www.name on them).
8. send a cd to very and rev distros, wait 2 weeks, email or call them, ask them how many they want.
9. go to bagsunlimited.com, buy a bunch of bubble mailers.
10. send promos to every active related webpage and zine.

this is not some crust punk DIY type operation, bands like Cold as Life sold 15,000 CD's doing things themselves...most record label signed hc bands rarely sell 1000. if people like your music and its available it will sell.

Siczine.com - 9-1-2007 at 08:47 PM

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Originally posted by Jason the Magnificent
To elaborate...

1. record, mix and master
2. if no one in the band is capable of doing artwork/layout there are a billion hc kids who will do it for next to nothing with tons of talent.
3. send the package out to the pressing plant.
4. approve proofs and wait.
5. buy an easy to remember/band related domain name and have the provider blind link it to your myspace page (no skills needed, costs you $5-10 for the domain and more people go to myspace than real band websites anyway)
6. get a paypal account, set up payment buttons on myspace page
7. place ads in zines, bomb mboards and myspace, burn sampler cd's to hand out at shows (with your new www.name on them).
8. send a cd to very and rev distros, wait 2 weeks, email or call them, ask them how many they want.
9. go to bagsunlimited.com, buy a bunch of bubble mailers.
10. send promos to every active related webpage and zine.

this is not some crust punk DIY type operation, bands like Cold as Life sold 15,000 CD's doing things themselves...most record label signed hc bands rarely sell 1000. if people like your music and its available it will sell.

I agree with this 100%

bombidol - 9-1-2007 at 11:38 PM

I agree 100% too, thats what we've been doin since 01. But there comes a point where a label getting involved financially can be the make it or break it point. Having a label behind you who are willing to take care of a lot of the business end of things can free you up to concentrate on recording,writing and touring. I mean, this last USA tour we done, I booked that whole fucker online it took months cause bitches were canceling shows and shit so I'd have to go looking for another band or promoter in that area to sort something out. Having a decent label that could help us with booking shows abroad would be amazing from my own personal point of view, havin someone who knows their shit coming onboard. Distro'ing albums and CDs is a huge factor too. I mean we can get it on iTunes and all that mp3 shit and maybe find a few stores in the states to stock it. But having actual CDs in stores across the country and someone to tell people about your music is a biggie. Theres only so much pimpin we can do online.

hardtone - 9-1-2007 at 11:41 PM

Yeah I think this topic crossed over from another thread, no biggie though...

Jason the Magnificent - 9-1-2007 at 11:44 PM

Sounds like you guys could use a booking agent more than anything. Not sure of too many indie labels booking much...could be wrong though.

bombidol - 9-1-2007 at 11:44 PM

Yeah im readin the HR thread too and just kinda typin in here incase anyone else is in the same boat. But im a little drunk and its 4.45am. Bed time.

bombidol - 9-2-2007 at 11:52 AM

Booking agent could be handy but we can book shows ourselves. But we cant get records out as far as a decent label could.

Barnesey - 9-2-2007 at 02:49 PM

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Originally posted by bombidol
Booking agent could be handy but we can book shows ourselves. But we cant get records out as far as a decent label could.

I think you should follow Jason's advice but what do I know? I think it's a big misconception by bands that a label can get your album into places that you can't by yourselves. Granted, some places will bring in a release just because of what label it's on. You just need to link up with a decent distributor. Putting out a release isn't all that expensive and if you put it out on your own, you will gain the most by it. If you're a good band, kids are gonna hunt for your records. As for the downloading the albums, is there anywhere to buy your album online? If not, why wouldn't kids download it?

bombidol - 9-2-2007 at 03:10 PM

I think more than anything else we need someone in the states pushing us. The financial backing of a label would be great too cause we are flat broke.

Barnesey - 9-2-2007 at 05:01 PM

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Originally posted by bombidol
I think more than anything else we need someone in the states pushing us. The financial backing of a label would be great too cause we are flat broke.

I'm not trying to be an ass but trying to give you some advice as I've worked at labels/distros for over 10 years. If you're not pushing yourselves and busting your ass to get your name out there, most likely the label isn't going to take the risk.

bombidol - 9-2-2007 at 05:08 PM

I totally agree with you. But we bust our asses to do as much as we can. But we are based in Ireland so theres only so much we can do from over here.