Label Focus UK

Where the magic happens. Putting the spotlight on the indie record label powerhouses that discover and nurture the music we love.
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Label Focus: Mexican Summer

"That spirit, and the indie music community at large has been/continues to be a huge driving force behind the work we do. Growing up…

Label Spotlight: PIAS [Recordings] at 40

"We have been fortunate to be involved, one way or another, in so many musical movements or revolutions through the 40 years since our launch.…

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Label Focus: Loma Vista

"'Indie' to us is a mindset and a spirit. Having the ability to support a roster of diverse artistic vision with confidence, care,…

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Label Focus: Speedy Wunderground

"We love what we do and that’s the only reason we do it. As for the future? I’d find it quite boring if…

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Label Focus: Partisan Records | Rough Trade UK

"The idea of a "partisan" as a strong supporter of a cause, who is willing to fight for it, made sense to me…

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Label Focus: Fat Possum

"We try to release the best stuff we can... I would rather be the label that first discovered an artist because it's important…

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Label Focus: Fire Records

"As with the artists themselves, our sound is just a representation of our time in this universe, and we are not, and have never been,…

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Label Focus: Sub Pop

"None of us had any idea that it would turn into what it did and that it would put Seattle on the map - in…

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Label Focus: Sacred Bones

"Scoring David Gordon Green’s Halloween movies with Cody and Daniel is a more inclusive experience in the sense that I’m supporting another person’…

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Label Focus: Stones Throw

"I’m glad you say “trusted” because I think that’s important when you’ve been around as long as we have (26 years!). We’…