EggHunt Records
| Egghunt Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Adam Henceroth, Gregory Gendron |
| Distributor(s) | Redeye, Clandestine Distribution |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia Brooklyn, NY |
| Official website | www |
Egghunt Records is an independent record label based in Richmond, Virginia. The label was founded by Adam Henceroth and Gregory Gendron in spring of 2014.[1][2] Egghunt Records focuses on independent artists. It releases material on vinyl, CD & cassette physical formats, as well as digital download and streaming online.[3] Egghunt Records maintains an active roster of artists who have toured with notable acts such as The War on Drugs[4] and Houndmouth.[5] Egghunt Records alumni include Lucy Dacus, whose debut album, No Burden, was released on Egghunt Records in 2016.[6] In 2017, Egghunt Records signed Eric Slick of Dr. Dog to release his solo debut album, Palisades.[7] Other notable releases have included Pearla's Quilting & Other Activities (2019) and Camp Howard's Juice EP (2017). In 2021, Egghunt Records joined the Northern Spy Label Group. In early 2024, Egghunt signed the popular Brooklyn indie pop-art band, Rubblebucket, for their 7th full-length LP release. Egghunt Records has released 60 releases and continues to support up-and-coming indie artists.
Artists
[edit]Current
[edit]- Hannah Mohan
- Rubblebucket
- Cuddle Magic
- Banditos
- Primer
- Alyssa Gengos
- Abby Huston
- Lizzie Loveless
- Sara Bug
- Clever Girls
- Suburban Living
- Thin Lear
- Deau Eyes
- Pearla
Former
[edit]- Lucy Dacus
- Eric Slick
- Daddy Issues
- Camp Howard
- Clair Morgan
- Grace Vonderkuhn
- Minor Poet
- Molly Drag
- Manatree
- Majjin Boo
- White Laces
- OPIN
- Sun Machines
- Feral Conservatives
- Sun Machines
- Big Baby
- Mekong Xpress
- Dazeases
- Red States
- Doll Baby
- The Diamond Center
- Teagan Johnston
- DIET
- OKO TYGRA
References
[edit]- ^ "Egghunt Records on their success, the future, and being RVA's Sub Pop". RVA Magazine. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ Cantor, Dave (19 September 2016). "The Making of a Music Town". Richmond Magazine. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ Castro, Scott. "How Richmond's Egghunt Records Label Became the Go-To Place For Rising Indie Rock". Style Weekly. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "White Laces delivers double dose of tunes with remastered first EP and third electronic-heavy record, 'No Floor'". RVA Magazine. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Lucy Dacus streaming 'No Burden,' touring, playing shows with Odetta Hartman, Margaret Glaspy, Houndmouth & more". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ Berman, Judy. "Lucy Dacus On What It's Like to Have 20 Record Labels Fight Over You". Pitchfork. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Dr. Dog's Eric Slick releasing solo LP, touring with Sinkane (hear a track)". BrooklynVegan.