Temporary Residence Limited
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Temporary Residence Limited (or TRL) is a Brooklyn, New York-based record label
. TRL was started in Baltimore, Maryland in late 1995
. The label's first release was The Concord Anthology Process/Nero split 7", released April 1, 1996
. After moving the operation to Portland, Oregon
, owner/operator Jeremy deVine moved the label to Brooklyn. TRL earned fans with its art direction and innovative ideas such as its two limited-edition subscription series. First was the "Sounds of the Geographically Challenged" 12-inch EP series, which featured Songs: Ohia
, Continental OP (featuring Will Oldham
and David Pajo
), and The For Carnation
, among other bands that had members living in separate cities. The Travels in Constants series followed, featuring recordings by such bands as Low
, Mogwai
, Will Oldham
(as Bonny Billy), Sonna
, Papa M, Songs: Ohia
, Appendix Out, and others. The label's most popular acts are Explosions In The Sky
and Pinback
.
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
. TRL was started in Baltimore, Maryland in late 1995
1995 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1995.- January–February :*January 18 – Jerry Garcia crashes his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California, USA, but is not injured in the accident....
. The label's first release was The Concord Anthology Process/Nero split 7", released April 1, 1996
1996 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996.-January:* January – At the trial of two American teenagers, Nicholaus McDonald and Brian Bassett, for the murder of Bassett's parents and young brother, defense lawyers attempt to lay the blame for the murders on the fact...
. After moving the operation to Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, owner/operator Jeremy deVine moved the label to Brooklyn. TRL earned fans with its art direction and innovative ideas such as its two limited-edition subscription series. First was the "Sounds of the Geographically Challenged" 12-inch EP series, which featured Songs: Ohia
Songs: Ohia
Jason Molina is an American singer-songwriter, originally from Lorain, Ohio. He first came to prominence performing and recording as Songs: Ohia, both in solo projects and with a rotating cast of musicians...
, Continental OP (featuring Will Oldham
Will Oldham
Will Oldham , better known by the stage name Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, is an American singer-songwriter and actor. From 1993 to 1997, he performed and recorded under variations of the Palace name, including the Palace Brothers, Palace Songs, and Palace Music...
and David Pajo
David Pajo
David Pajo is an American alternative rock musician. He has played a wide variety of music, loosely fitting into several other genres: hardcore, math-rock, post-rock, electronica, folk and indie-pop...
), and The For Carnation
The For Carnation
The For Carnation are a post-rock band from Louisville, Kentucky who formed in 1994. The band was formed by Brian McMahan, who is the only constant group member. McMahan's previous band Slint hinted at the distinctive sound and sombre aesthetic he would create in The For Carnation...
, among other bands that had members living in separate cities. The Travels in Constants series followed, featuring recordings by such bands as Low
Low (band)
Low is an American indie rock group from Duluth, Minnesota, formed in 1993. As of 2010, the group is composed of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker , both founding members, and Steve Garrington ....
, Mogwai
Mogwai
The word mogwai is the transliteration of the Cantonese word 魔怪 meaning "monster", "evil spirit", "devil" or "demon".-Mogwai/Mogui in Chinese culture:...
, Will Oldham
Will Oldham
Will Oldham , better known by the stage name Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, is an American singer-songwriter and actor. From 1993 to 1997, he performed and recorded under variations of the Palace name, including the Palace Brothers, Palace Songs, and Palace Music...
(as Bonny Billy), Sonna
Sonna
Sonna is a post-rock band from Baltimore, Maryland. The band formed in 1998, and have released two full length albums on label Temporary Residence, of which guitarist deVine is the owner.-Studio albums:...
, Papa M, Songs: Ohia
Songs: Ohia
Jason Molina is an American singer-songwriter, originally from Lorain, Ohio. He first came to prominence performing and recording as Songs: Ohia, both in solo projects and with a rotating cast of musicians...
, Appendix Out, and others. The label's most popular acts are Explosions In The Sky
Explosions in the Sky
Explosions in the Sky is an American post-rock band from Texas. The band has garnered popularity beyond the post-rock scene for their elaborately developed guitar work, narratively styled instrumentals, what they refer to as "cathartic mini-symphonies," and their enthusiastic and emotional live shows...
and Pinback
Pinback
Pinback is an indie rock band from San Diego, California, currently signed to Temporary Residence Ltd. The band was formed in 1998 by singers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Armistead Burwell Smith IV and Rob Crow. Tom Zinser, Chris Prescott, and Mario Rubalcaba have all contributed drums...
.
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Past Bands
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- The Loved
- Lumen
- NeroNeroNero , was Roman Emperor from 54 to 68, and the last in the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Nero was adopted by his great-uncle Claudius to become his heir and successor, and succeeded to the throne in 54 following Claudius' death....
- Nice Nice
- Nightfist
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- The 90 Day Men
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External links
- Official site
- 1999 Profile in Baltimore City Paper
- Interview with Jeremy deVine
- Label Profile - Interview with Jeremy deVine on Headphone Commute (Nov, 2010)