Modern Outsider
| Modern Outsider | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Chip Adams Erin Adams |
| Distributor(s) | INgrooves |
| Genre | Alternative rock Indie rock |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Official website | modernoutsider |
Modern Outsider is a management company and independent record label founded by husband and wife team, Chip and Erin Adams, in October 2010 in Austin, Texas.[1] Collectively, they have well over two decades of experience in various facets of the music industry, from radio promotion at Dangerbird Records, Capitol Records,[2] The Syndicate and Cornerstone (agency) where they also handled digital marketing; they were in charge of editorial at the tastemaking site, TheTripwire.com. Their mission is simple: discover and release great music while building a tight-knit community for their artists.[3]
In January 2016 the label was featured in Austin Monthly.[4]
Modern Outsider was named the Record Label of the Year in 2016 by the Austin Chronicle.[5]
Roster[]
- The Black and White Years
- Black Pistol Fire
- Brass Bed
- The Bright Light Social Hour
- The Calm Blue Sea
- The Crookes
- Dana Falconberry
- Gliss (band)
- Mirror Travel
- Moving Panoramas
- Pomegranates (band)
- Quiet Company
- Soft Swells
- Tristen Gaspadarek
- Ume
- Walker Lukens
References[]
- ^ Hernandez, Dorothy. "Husband-Wife Lead Lead Record Label Through A Busy First Year". It's On Magazine. Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-11-10.
- ^ Bronson, Kevin. "Premiere: Soft Swells, 'Every Little Thing'". Buzz Bands.
- ^ Swiatecki, Chad. "Austin acts that have 'It': Ume, Da'Shade Moonbeam, Quiet Company, Crooks, Marmalakes". Austin American Statesman.
- ^ Parker, Bryan C. (4 January 2016). "Label of Love". Austin Monthly. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ "Modern Outsider - Record Label - Austin Music Awards - 2015 - Industry Awards - The Austin Chronicle". www.austinchronicle.com. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
External links[]
- Official site
- SXSW - The Ume Train Keeps Rolling
- IFC - Exclusie Premiere - The Calm Blue Sea "Literal"
- Brooklyn Vegan - Ume Sign To Modern Outsider
- NPR First Listen: The Calm Blue Sea
- Buzzbands LA: Premiere: Soft Swells "Every Little Thing"
- SXSW - Outsiders Welcome At SXSW Music
See also[]
- List of record labels
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- Alternative rock record labels
- American independent record labels
- Indie rock record labels
- United States independent record label stubs