Canadian independent record labels
The Canadian independent music scene has been active for some decades, with significant growth occurring in the mid-1970s.[1] The industry is largely split along the language divide, for example is a collective that focuses mainly on the French-speaking domestic sector and some international artists, whereas the Canadian Independent Record Production Association (CIRPA) is an industry association composed of English speaking labels, producers and others. Dorland argues that (as of 1996) "the racial and ethnic boundaries" are growing stronger.[2]
History[]
1970s[]
Around this time many independent record labels distributed through London Records including Maple Records, Smile Records, Attic Records, Boot Records, Kilmarnock Records,[3] and French language labels including Socite Zoologique du Quebec.[1] Goldfish Records moved from London to A&M.
In 1975 CIRPA was formed to represent the English-speaking independent music industry.
1980s[]
X-records was an independent record label that recorded the Rheostatics first album and other bands like Pig Farm and Nomind.
Toronto, Ont Adam Faux, Corrinne Timmins, Rob (last name unknown)
Dove Entertainment (Toronto) - released Industrial and experimental bands/ music
1990s[]
2000s[]
In 2006 the (IDLA) was set up by CIPRA and twenty independents with funding form the Ontario government ().[4][5]
2010s[]
Artist owned labels[]
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List of labels[]
Currently Active
- 473 SOUND INC.
- 604 Records
- Arbutus Records
- Arts & Crafts
- Blue Fog Recordings
- Borealis Records
- Buzz Masters War
- Constellation Records
- Cargo Records
- City Natives Ent.
- City Natives Records
- Dare to Care Records
- Dine Alone Records
- Distort Entertainment
- Faith Bow Media Ltd
- FAITH BOW MUSIC CO.
- Flemish Eye
- Justin Time Records
- Last Gang Records
- Light Organ Records
- Linus Entertainment
- FOF Records Inc.
- Mint Records
- Monstercat
- Nettwerk Productions
- Royalty Records
- Paper Bag Records
- Secret City Records
- Six Shooter Records
- Sonic Unyon
- True North Records
Currently Defunct
- Blocks Recording Club
- Mammoth Cave Recording Co.
- Orange Records
- Three Gut Records
- TheBrokenReckords Entertainment
- Broken Reckords Media Group
See also[]
- Category:Canadian independent record labels
- Canadian Independent Record Production Association
References[]
- ^ a b Billboard 10 August 1974, page 66
- ^ Michael Dorland (1996). The Cultural Industries in Canada: Problems, Policies and Prospects. James Lorimer & Company. p. 115. ISBN 978-1-550-28494-2.
- ^ Billboard 21 September 1974 "Canadian Indie Labels Flourish"
- ^ Daniel J. Gervais (2010). Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights. Kluwer Law International. p. 313. ISBN 978-9041127242.
- ^ "Independent Digital Licensing Agency". idla.ca. 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- Canadian independent record labels