Almost Gold Recordings
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Almost Gold Recordings is an independent record label
. It was originally founded in 2007 in New York City
by Scott Rodger of Quest Management with distribution in North America through Columbia Records
. The first release on Almost Gold was the Peter Bjorn and John
album Writer's Block, on February 6, 2007. Almost Gold is now fully independent in North America having severed ties with Columbia Records
.
Almost Gold Recordings is a partnership between Scott Rodger and Clare Britt (formerly of Rough Trade
and Island Records
), with distribution Worldwide through Mercury Records
. The first release on Almost Gold in the UK and internationally was Black Kids'
debut album Partie Traumatic
in July 2008. Other notable acts include Calvin Harris and Does It Offend You, Yeah?
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
. It was originally founded in 2007 in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
by Scott Rodger of Quest Management with distribution in North America through Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
. The first release on Almost Gold was the Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John are a Swedish indie rock band, formed in Stockholm in 1999 and named after the first names of the band's members: Peter Morén , Björn Yttling and John Eriksson .They are best known for the 2006 single "Young Folks", which...
album Writer's Block, on February 6, 2007. Almost Gold is now fully independent in North America having severed ties with Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
.
Almost Gold Recordings is a partnership between Scott Rodger and Clare Britt (formerly of Rough Trade
Rough Trade Records
Rough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London. It was formed in 1978 by Geoff Travis who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove...
and Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
), with distribution Worldwide through Mercury Records
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
. The first release on Almost Gold in the UK and internationally was Black Kids'
Black Kids
Black Kids is an American indie pop band from Jacksonville, Florida. The band's debut EP, Wizard of Ahhhs, received favorable critical response in 2007, and was followed by the Partie Traumatic album, which debuted at #5 on the UK Albums Chart in July 2008.-History:Black Kids formed in Jacksonville...
debut album Partie Traumatic
Partie Traumatic
Partie Traumatic is the debut album by American indie rock band Black Kids, released by Almost Gold on July 7, 2008 in the United Kingdom, and released by Columbia Records on July 22, 2008 in North America...
in July 2008. Other notable acts include Calvin Harris and Does It Offend You, Yeah?
North America
- Calvin HarrisCalvin HarrisCalvin Harris is a Scottish singer-songwriter, record producer and DJ. His gold-selling debut album, I Created Disco, was released in 2007 and contained the top ten singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls"...
- Does It Offend You, Yeah?Does It Offend You, Yeah?Does It Offend You, Yeah? are a British electronic rock band from Reading, Berkshire.-History:Does It Offend You, Yeah? were formed in 2006 in Reading, UK by James Rushent and Dan Coop and soon joined by Rob Bloomfield and Morgan Quaintance....
- Peter Bjorn and JohnPeter Bjorn and JohnPeter Bjorn and John are a Swedish indie rock band, formed in Stockholm in 1999 and named after the first names of the band's members: Peter Morén , Björn Yttling and John Eriksson .They are best known for the 2006 single "Young Folks", which...
- Shugo TokumaruShugo Tokumaruis a Japanese singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who debuted in May 2004 in America with his album Night Piece. He creates every aspect of his music, including the lyrics, music, arrangements, recording and mixing. He is known for the variety of instruments he uses in his music, using...
- Walter MeegoWalter MeegoWalter Meego is a band from Chicago, Illinois. The bandmembers now live in Los Angeles, California.- History :Walter Meego formed in 2004 by Justin Sconza , Pat Pellegrini, and Colin Yarck in the basement of Pellegrini's house. Sadly in 2005, Patrick Pellegrini quit the band to pursue a more...
- Wild LightWild LightWild Light is a four-piece band from New Hampshire composed of multi-instrumentalists/vocalists Tim Kyle and Seth Pitman, guitarist/vocalist Jordan Alexander, and drummer Seth Kasper...