Insubordination Records is an independent record label

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 in Baltimore, Maryland.

History

Insubordination Records was founded by Beatnik Termites

Beatnik Termites

The Beatnik Termites are a Cleveland, Ohio power pop band with a heavy surf rock influence.The band's original lineup of Reggie Silvestri on drums, Pat Kim on guitar and lead vocals and Brian McCafferty on bass formed in 1987. Their sound and vocals are similar in style to the Beach Boys and early...

 members Reggie Silvestri and Pat Kim in 1996. As their label specializing in Lookout! Records

Lookout! Records

-History:Larry Livermore and David Hayes formed the label in 1987. From the start, Lookout released punk rock records, but over time expanded its scope to include various types of pop rock, reggae fusion, acoustic rock, pop punk, and indie rock...

 styled pop punk

Pop punk

Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...

 started to grow, they partnered with Chris Thacker in 1999 to further growth. In early 2004, Mark Enoch's Knock Knock Records, a label with a similar music
profile, merged into Insubordination.

Their roster includes The Copyrights

The Copyrights

The Copyrights are a pop punk band from Carbondale, Illinois made up of Brett Hunter Jeff Funburg , Adam Fletcher , and Luke McNeill . They are currently signed to Red Scare Industries.-History:...

, Even In Blackouts

Even in Blackouts

Even in Blackouts, known occasionally by the acronym EiB, were an acoustic pop-punk band from Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 2002 by veteran pop-punk guitarist John 'Jughead' Pierson following the demise of the pop-punk band Screeching Weasel, for which Pierson had performed since 1986...

, Dirt Bike Annie

Dirt Bike Annie

Dirt Bike Annie was a band from Jersey City, New Jersey, who played pop punk and power pop music.-Group history:The bands three consistent members were Adam Rabuck , Dan Paquin and Jeanie Lee...

, The Hard-Ons, The Unlovables

The Unlovables

The Unlovables are a New York City based pop punk band. The band formed after bassist/singer Hallie Bulliet recorded a handful of songs for a present with Adam Rabuck who encouraged her to continue playing music...

, The Apers

The Apers

The Apers are a Dutch pop punk band who formed in Rotterdam in 1996. They have released their albums on Stardumb Records, apart from the 2007 album Reanimate My Heart, which was released by Sonic Rendezvous Records in Europe, and Insubordination Records in the USA. They have played about 700 shows...

, Retarded, Radio Days (band) and other pop punk

Pop punk

Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...

 bands. They are one of the best known labels for this type of music. Their releases have been reviewed by numerous publications. The label organizes their own festival called Insubordination Fest

Insubordination Fest

Insubordination Fest is an annual message board nerd festival held in Baltimore, Maryland. The festival started in 2006 as a 10th anniversary showcase for Insubordination Records, and since then has been held every summer. In the past the festival has been headlined by bands such as Less Than...

 each year.

List of artists

• The Apers
  The Apers
  The Apers are a Dutch pop punk band who formed in Rotterdam in 1996. They have released their albums on Stardumb Records, apart from the 2007 album Reanimate My Heart, which was released by Sonic Rendezvous Records in Europe, and Insubordination Records in the USA. They have played about 700 shows...
  
  
• The Adorkables
• The AV Club
• Backseat Virgins
• Beatnik Termites
  Beatnik Termites
  The Beatnik Termites are a Cleveland, Ohio power pop band with a heavy surf rock influence.The band's original lineup of Reggie Silvestri on drums, Pat Kim on guitar and lead vocals and Brian McCafferty on bass formed in 1987. Their sound and vocals are similar in style to the Beach Boys and early...
  
  
• Big in Japan
• Bemydoppleganger
• The Copyrights
  The Copyrights
  The Copyrights are a pop punk band from Carbondale, Illinois made up of Brett Hunter Jeff Funburg , Adam Fletcher , and Luke McNeill . They are currently signed to Red Scare Industries.-History:...
  
  
• The Crumbs
  The Crumbs
  The Crumbs are a rock band originating from Miami, Florida. The band is composed of Raf Classic , Johnny B , Emil 4 , and Chuck Loose ....
  
  
• Dateless
• Dirt Bike Annie
  Dirt Bike Annie
  Dirt Bike Annie was a band from Jersey City, New Jersey, who played pop punk and power pop music.-Group history:The bands three consistent members were Adam Rabuck , Dan Paquin and Jeanie Lee...
  
  
• Even In Blackouts
  Even in Blackouts
  Even in Blackouts, known occasionally by the acronym EiB, were an acoustic pop-punk band from Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 2002 by veteran pop-punk guitarist John 'Jughead' Pierson following the demise of the pop-punk band Screeching Weasel, for which Pierson had performed since 1986...
  
  
• For Science
  For Science
  For Science was a punk rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey made up of John Slover , Joe Steinhardt , and a rotating rhythm section which at times included members of The Ergs!, and other local bands...
  
  
• The Hard Ons
• Invalids
• Karmella's Game
  Karmella's Game
  Karmella's Game is an American rock band from Baltimore, Maryland. Their current line-up consists of "KTO" , her brother Joe Ostrosky , Mandy Koch , and Aaron Smith . They have released two full-length studio albums, an EP, and a live disc...
  
  
• Plus Ones
• Proteens
• The Quarantines
• Radio Days
• Retarded
• The Unlovables
  The Unlovables
  The Unlovables are a New York City based pop punk band. The band formed after bassist/singer Hallie Bulliet recorded a handful of songs for a present with Adam Rabuck who encouraged her to continue playing music...
  
  

External links

• The official Insubordination Records site
• http://musicbrainz.org/label/c7944ca1-f510-48f4-9bf5-60075716eda5.html