Selectric Records
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Selectric Records was an independent record label
based in Franklin, TN. Their roster was made up of a number of rock bands
, including Monday Morning
, Cross Culture (now known as Over Ashes
), Dalton, Pivitplex
, Homeless J., and High Flight Society
. Selectric Records was started by industry veterans, John Elefante
& Dino Elefante.
had bought out of their recording contracts. While High Flight Society
was signed by Rocketown Records
and released their debut album in May 2007.
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 Franklin, TN. Their roster was made up of a number of rock bands
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
, including Monday Morning
Monday Morning (band)
Monday Morning is an Christian alternative rock band from North Carolina, U.S. In 2005 they released their major label debut through Selectric Records, Fool's Paradise, and are known for their number 1 hit song "Wonder of It All ".-History:...
, Cross Culture (now known as Over Ashes
Over Ashes
Over Ashes was an American Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. The original group included founding members of Cross Culture, and appeared at the 2007 Gospel Music Week.The name Over Ashes is a reference to Isaiah 61:3....
), Dalton, Pivitplex
Pivitplex
Pivitplex is five-piece alternative Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, although the band was started in Montana, originally under the name Porchlight.-Albums:-Singles:-Videography:-Current:*Scott Brownson - lead vocals, rhythm guitar...
, Homeless J., and High Flight Society
High Flight Society
High Flight Society is an American Christian rock band from Cedartown, Georgia. The band was originally on Selectric Records for the release of their EP From Far Above Somewhere. They were then signed onto RKT Music, a subsidiary of Rocketown Records, in March 2007...
. Selectric Records was started by industry veterans, John Elefante
John Elefante
John Elefante is an American singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer.-Early years:Born in Levittown, New York, his family soon moved to Long Beach, California. Growing up, he sang and performed drums for his family band, the Brotherhood...
& Dino Elefante.
Closing
In December 2006 Selectric Records officially closed their doors. Prior to Selectric Records closing, Cross Culture and Monday MorningMonday Morning (band)
Monday Morning is an Christian alternative rock band from North Carolina, U.S. In 2005 they released their major label debut through Selectric Records, Fool's Paradise, and are known for their number 1 hit song "Wonder of It All ".-History:...
had bought out of their recording contracts. While High Flight Society
High Flight Society
High Flight Society is an American Christian rock band from Cedartown, Georgia. The band was originally on Selectric Records for the release of their EP From Far Above Somewhere. They were then signed onto RKT Music, a subsidiary of Rocketown Records, in March 2007...
was signed by Rocketown Records
Rocketown Records
Rocketown Records was an independent record label which was started in 1996 by Michael W. Smith. The dream was to create a new, independent Christian record label that wouldn't follow the rules of the modern music business. In the fall of 1995, Michael W. Smith met with Don Donahue, who was, at...
and released their debut album in May 2007.