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'''ANTI-''' is an American [[record label]] founded in [[1999 in music|1999]] as a sister label of [[Epitaph Records]].
'''ANTI-''' is an American [[record label]] founded in [[1999 in music|1999]] as a sister label of [[Epitaph Records]].


While Epitaph's focus has shifted over the last decade from mostly [[punk rock]], nowadays ANTI- has a more diverse roster, ranging from [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] ([[Sage Francis]]), [[reggae]] ([[Michael Franti]]), [[comedy]] ([[Lewis Black]]), [[Soul music|Soul]] ([[Bettye LaVette]]), [[folk music|folk]] ([[The Swell Season]]), [[rap-rock]] ([[One Day as a Lion]]), [[indie rock]] ([[Islands (band)|Islands]]), and [[experimental music]] ([[Tom Waits]]).
While Epitaph's focus has shifted over the last decade from mostly [[punk rock]], nowadays ANTI- has a more diverse roster, ranging from [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] ([[Sage Francis]]), [[reggae]] ([[Michael Franti]]), [[Soul music|Soul]] ([[Bettye LaVette]]), [[folk music|folk]] ([[The Swell Season]]), [[rap-rock]] ([[One Day as a Lion]]), [[indie rock]] ([[Islands (band)|Islands]]), and [[experimental music]] ([[Tom Waits]]).


Headed by Andy Kaulkin, ANTI- first gained attention by releasing [[Tom Waits]]' Grammy award winning ''[[Mule Variations]]'' in 1999. Along with Waits, several veteran recording artists such as [[rhythm and blues]] singers [[Solomon Burke]] and [[Bettye LaVette]], and [[Marianne Faithfull]] have signed onto ANTI- after leaving other major labels.<ref name="exclaimmag">{{cite web | author= Schneider, Jason | title= Soul Survivors: How Classic Rhythm and Blues Has Become Vital Once Again | work= Exclaim.ca | url=http://www.exclaim.ca/articles/multiarticlesub.aspx?csid1=113&csid2=946&fid1=26517 | date= October 2007 | accessdate=2007-09-26}}</ref>
Headed by Andy Kaulkin, ANTI- first gained attention by releasing [[Tom Waits]]' Grammy award winning ''[[Mule Variations]]'' in 1999. Along with Waits, several veteran recording artists such as [[rhythm and blues]] singers [[Solomon Burke]] and [[Bettye LaVette]], and [[Marianne Faithfull]] have signed onto ANTI- after leaving other major labels.<ref name="exclaimmag">{{cite web | author= Schneider, Jason | title= Soul Survivors: How Classic Rhythm and Blues Has Become Vital Once Again | work= Exclaim.ca | url=http://www.exclaim.ca/articles/multiarticlesub.aspx?csid1=113&csid2=946&fid1=26517 | date= October 2007 | accessdate=2007-09-26}}</ref>

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Anti-
Founded1999
Distributor(s)Alternative Distribution Alliance
Universal Republic Records (select releases)
GenreComedy, Country, Folk, Hip Hop, Indie rock, Punk, Reggae, Soul, R&B, blues, funk, rock
Country of originU.S.
Official websiteanti.com
This article is about the record label. For the type of vinyl record, see anti-record.

ANTI- is an American record label founded in 1999 as a sister label of Epitaph Records.

While Epitaph's focus has shifted over the last decade from mostly punk rock, nowadays ANTI- has a more diverse roster, ranging from hip hop (Sage Francis), reggae (Michael Franti), Soul (Bettye LaVette), folk (The Swell Season), rap-rock (One Day as a Lion), indie rock (Islands), and experimental music (Tom Waits).

Headed by Andy Kaulkin, ANTI- first gained attention by releasing Tom Waits' Grammy award winning Mule Variations in 1999. Along with Waits, several veteran recording artists such as rhythm and blues singers Solomon Burke and Bettye LaVette, and Marianne Faithfull have signed onto ANTI- after leaving other major labels.[1]

List of artists on Anti- Records

References

  1. ^ Schneider, Jason (October 2007). "Soul Survivors: How Classic Rhythm and Blues Has Become Vital Once Again". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2007-09-26.
  2. ^ Reeves, Mosi (2010-03-02), "New New Orleans", San Francisco Bay Guardian, retrieved 2010-03-04
  3. ^ a b Grinderman Album & European Tour
  4. ^ Pitchfork: Islands Sign to Anti- Records
  5. ^ Allison To Release ANTI Debut 'The Way Of The World' March 23
  6. ^ Erickson Returns with Celebrated New Album
  7. ^ [1]
  8. ^ The Promise Ring, Wood/Water liner notes on ANTI.com
  9. ^ ANTI- Artist: Tricky
  10. ^ Yann Tiersen Signs To ANTI-


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