Parasol Records
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Parasol Records is an American independent record label based in Urbana, Illinois. The label was founded by Geoff Merritt[1] as an outgrowth of the catalog (which was started in 1991).[2] The Parasol Records banner also includes the smaller labels associated with it, including , , Hidden Agenda and . The majority of Parasol's releases have been indie pop CD and 7" vinyl singles. Artists signed to Parasol Records include: 16 Tons, , , Absinthe Blind, Acid House Kings, The Action, AK-Momo, Mark V. Bacino, Bikeride, , , , , C-Clamp, Doleful Lions, Elsinore, , , Lanterna, , Neilson Hubbard, Hum, Jack & the Beanstalk, , , and others.
Geoff Merritt and friend Ric Menck (Velvet Crush) also run —best known for the "" (Walt Kelly and ) re-release along with re-releases from The Action, The Vertebrats, and Richard Lloyd.
See also[]
- List of record labels
References[]
- ^ Johansson, Ola (2012). Sound, Society and the Geography of Popular Music. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. p. 206. ISBN 9781409488361.
- ^ Kruse, Holly (2003). Site and sound: understanding independent music scenes. The University of Michigan. p. 63. ISBN 9780820455525.
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