Anti-Creative Records
Encyclopedia
Anti-Creative Records is an independent record label
based out of Upland
, California
. The label's releases consist primarily of folk-punk
and punk
bands from across the United States
. However, the label is not limited to these genres.
The label was founded in November 2004 by Jared Dobias (aka "jer"). Dobias was influenced by Plan-It-X Records which is run by Chris Clavin
, a friend of Dobias. Because of Plan-It-X's influence, Anti-Creative operates in almost identical fashion as Plan-It-X, albeit on a smaller scale.
The label has released material from such notable bands as Defiance, Ohio
and Ghost Mice
, amongst others.
To help promote cooperation and collectivism
, the label works closely with other labels with similar ideology as opposed to competing with them. In this way, they support small labels and encourage others to do so as well. The label is also intent on keeping music cheap and affordable ($5.00 USD or less for typical releases).
Anti-Creative Records also participated in the community-release of the Operation: Cliff Clavin/The Max Levine Ensemble split 7" that was released in 2005. The label has since sold out of their copies (other labels may still have available copies). For a number of years, the label indicated they would be releasing an album by Rio de la Muerte, which was later cancelled.
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:...
based out of Upland
Upland, California
Upland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, located at an elevation of 1,242 feet . As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 73,732, up from 68,393 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated on May 15, 1906, after previously being named North Ontario.-History and culture:Upland...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The label's releases consist primarily of folk-punk
Folk punk
Folk punk , is a fusion of folk music and punk rock. It was pioneered in the late 1970s and early 1980s by The Pogues in Britain and Violent Femmes in America. Folk punk achieved some mainstream success in that decade...
and punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
bands from across the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. However, the label is not limited to these genres.
The label was founded in November 2004 by Jared Dobias (aka "jer"). Dobias was influenced by Plan-It-X Records which is run by Chris Clavin
Chris Clavin
Chris Clavin is a musician, anarchist and record label owner from Indiana, USA, with a strict DIY punk ethic...
, a friend of Dobias. Because of Plan-It-X's influence, Anti-Creative operates in almost identical fashion as Plan-It-X, albeit on a smaller scale.
The label has released material from such notable bands as Defiance, Ohio
Defiance, Ohio (band)
Defiance, Ohio is an acoustic punk rock band from Columbus, Ohio. They are known for their extensive touring and intense, enthusiastic live shows. They are named after the real town Defiance, Ohio. The band features a violin, cello, and double bass...
and Ghost Mice
Ghost Mice
Ghost Mice is a two-piece folk-punk band from Bloomington, Indiana. Both members, Chris Johnston and Hannah Jones, have been in a handful of pop-punk bands together: namely Disarm, The Devil is Electric and Operation: Cliff Clavin...
, amongst others.
Ideology
Anti-Creative follows the DIY (do-it-yourself) punk ethic that many similar independent record labels subscribe to. The label likes to expand on this concept by saying they also consider themselves a "do-it-together" independent record label, stressing the importance of community and cooperation (as opposed to competition).To help promote cooperation and collectivism
Collectivism
Collectivism is any philosophic, political, economic, mystical or social outlook that emphasizes the interdependence of every human in some collective group and the priority of group goals over individual goals. Collectivists usually focus on community, society, or nation...
, the label works closely with other labels with similar ideology as opposed to competing with them. In this way, they support small labels and encourage others to do so as well. The label is also intent on keeping music cheap and affordable ($5.00 USD or less for typical releases).
List of Bands
- Captain Chaos
- Defiance, OhioDefiance, Ohio (band)Defiance, Ohio is an acoustic punk rock band from Columbus, Ohio. They are known for their extensive touring and intense, enthusiastic live shows. They are named after the real town Defiance, Ohio. The band features a violin, cello, and double bass...
- Ghost MiceGhost MiceGhost Mice is a two-piece folk-punk band from Bloomington, Indiana. Both members, Chris Johnston and Hannah Jones, have been in a handful of pop-punk bands together: namely Disarm, The Devil is Electric and Operation: Cliff Clavin...
- imadethismistake
- The Max Levine EnsembleThe Max Levine EnsembleThe Max Levine Ensemble is a DIY punk band from the Washington, DC metropolitan area. They play punk rock with various pop influences, and often have politically conscious lyrics. They used to have a rotating band roster that changed from tour to tour depending upon who could go...
- One Reason
- Operation: Cliff ClavinOperation: Cliff ClavinOperation: Cliff Clavin was one of Chris Johnston's first bands and one of the earliest bands on Plan-It-X Records. They were an influential DIY political pop-punk band that toured the United States consistently and had one international tour...
- Pretty Hot
- Saw Wheel
Discography
- ACR001 - One Reason/Defiance Ohio - Split 7" - Released November 15, 2004
- ACR002 - Pretty Hot/Ghost Mice - Split CD - Released June 1, 2005
- ACR003 - Captain Chaos - The Fool CD - Released March 12, 2007
- ACR004 - imadethismistake - It's Okay 12" - Released August 1, 2008
- ACR005 - Saw Wheel 7" - Released January 20, 2010
Anti-Creative Records also participated in the community-release of the Operation: Cliff Clavin/The Max Levine Ensemble split 7" that was released in 2005. The label has since sold out of their copies (other labels may still have available copies). For a number of years, the label indicated they would be releasing an album by Rio de la Muerte, which was later cancelled.
See also
- DIY ethicDIY ethicThe DIY ethic refers to the ethic of self-sufficiency through completing tasks oneself as opposed to having others who are more experienced or able complete them for one's behalf. It promotes the idea that an ordinary person can learn to do more than he or she thought was possible...
- Folk punkFolk punkFolk punk , is a fusion of folk music and punk rock. It was pioneered in the late 1970s and early 1980s by The Pogues in Britain and Violent Femmes in America. Folk punk achieved some mainstream success in that decade...
- Indie music
- List of record labels
- Plan-It-X Records
- Punk rockPunk rockPunk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...