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Smithsonian Folkways Recordings - http://www.folkways.si.edu
The Smithsonian Institution's record label. Educational, culturally significant recordings of American roots, blues, bluegrass, folk, world, children's, American Indian, jazz, protest, Latino and spoken word. News, online catalog and ordering, videos and DVDs, distribution and licensing, tour dates and contact information. |
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Dischord Records - http://www.dischord.com/
Punk label started in 1980 whose artists include Fugazi, Make-Up, Iron Cross, Youth Brigade, Rites of Spring and Bluetip. News, label history, online catalog and ordering, band pages and tour dates. |
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Eighteenth Street Lounge Music - http://www.eslmusic.com/
Home of Thievery Corporation and other acts, including Thunderball, Ursula 1000 and Les Hommes. New and upcoming releases, tour dates, events, artists, discography, videos, online ordering, guestbook and contact information. |
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DeSoto Records - http://www.desotorecords.com
Indie label run by the former members of Jawbox, featuring records by Juno, Burning Airlines, The Dismemberment Plan, Shiner and others. Band pages, online catalog, mailing list, links and contacts. |
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Azalea City Recordings - http://www.azaleacityrecordings.com/
Takoma Park-based folk label that permits artists to maintain the rights to their work. Includes catalog, store, tour dates, photos, links and newsletter. |
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Americus Records - http://www.americuscd.com/
Dedicated to overlooked classical performers and repertoire. Artists include pianist Walter Hautzig and the Washington Saxophone Quartet. Catalog, ordering, press releases and contact information. |
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Teenbeat Records - http://www.teenbeatrecords.com/
Specializes in manufacturing and promoting music primarily from the Washington area. Artists, calendar, MP3s, news and ordering information. |
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Lovitt Records - http://www.lovitt.com/
Home of Bats and Mice, The Cassettes, Dame Fate, Ben Davis and Engine Down. Includes news, FAQs, catalog, MP3s, tour dates and links. |
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Patuxent Records - http://www.pxrec.com
Specializes in American roots music, including bluegrass, blues, swing, jazz and old-time music. Artists include Frank Wakefield, Steve Abshire and Joe Meadows. New releases, catalog ordering, links and contact information. |
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Fandango Records - http://www.fandangorecs.com/
Independent local rock label has released Adam West, The Phobes, The Meat Joy, BST Payback, as well as some notable punk/rock European acts. |
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Mapleshade Records - http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/
Label for jazz, blues and classical, plus Wildchild! Records for roots-based American music. CD releases by the Joe Stanley Sextet, the Blue Rider Trio, the J Street Jumpers and the ARC Gospel Choir. Also offers high-end recording services for artists desiring exceptional technology and acoustics. |
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Three Keys Music - http://www.threekeys.com/
Offers production, publishing, distribution and artist promotion in jazz and adult urban contemporary genres. Artists include rhythm and blues singer Alyson Williams, smooth jazz guitarist Nick Colionne and jazz pianist Bobby Lyle. |
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http://www.dcide.com/ - http://www.dcide.com/
Artists include TRUSTcompany, Cherrywine, Clare Quilty, Face the Strange and Agents of the Sun. Online catalog, news, merchandise, mailing list, tour dates and links. |
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District Records - http://www.districtrecords.com/
News, artists, show dates, downloads, CDs, links and contact information. |
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Snack Records - http://www.snackrecords.com/
Dedicated to presenting works on the vanguard of today's creative music scene, with a catalog that includes electric jazz, free improvisation and world music. Profile, catalog, photo gallery and links. |
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Rhythm and Culture Recordings - http://www.rhythmandculture.com/
Releases, events, mailing list, press and sound samples. |
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Headquarters Records - http://www.headquartersrecords.com/
Rap, reggae, rhythm and blues, jazz, house and gospel label. Artists include Colours, Soul Quest, and Mikki Kornegay. Artist pages, photos, video and audio, news, links and online store. |
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Adjective Records - http://www.adjectiverecords.com/
New independent label focusing on experimental electronic music. Profile, artists, catalog and store, events, MP3s, contacts and press clips. |
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Paroxysm Records - http://www.paroxysmrecords.com/
Includes catalog, shows, bands, MP3s, news and links. |
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Stride Records - http://www.striderecords.com/
Musical styles include dance, ambient, illbient, downbeat, slo-flo, soul, electronica and new jazz. Features discography, reviews, artists, news and gallery. |