Innovative Leisure
| Innovative Leisure | |
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| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Nate Nelson, Jamie Strong, Hanni El Khatib |
| Distributor(s) | Redeye Distribution |
| Genre | Alternative rock, indie rock, pop, electronic, jazz, punk rock |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Official website | www |
Innovative Leisure is a record label founded in 2010 by Nate Nelson, Jamie Strong,[1] and Hanni El Khatib.[2] Its roster features BADBADNOTGOOD, Classixx, De Lux, Gossamer, Hanni El Khatib, Holy Fuck, Korey Dane, Khun Narin, Mint Field, Nick Waterhouse, Nosaj Thing, Rhye,[3] Superhumanoids, The Molochs and Tijuana Panthers. Alumni include Allah-Las, Bass Drum of Death, Crystal Antlers, Tropics, and Wall of Death.
In 2016, Innovative Leisure was one of the 21 labels nominated for the IMPALA FIVEUNDERFIFTEEN[4] campaign shining a light on the most inspiring young labels. The label received the IMPALA Young Label Spotlight Award.[5]
References
- ^ Weiss, Jeff (September 30, 2015). "Jamie Strong Is the Most Influential Figure You've Never Heard of in the L.A. Music Scene". LA Weekly. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - ^ Holsin, Peter. "The Good Taste And Thoughtful Curation Of Indie Powerhouse, Innovative Leisure Records". Forbes.com. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
- ^ Ugwu, Reggie (July 2, 2013). "Independent Study: Innovative Leisure". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - ^ "IMPALA Young Label Spotlight". IMPALA Website.
- ^ "FIVEUNDERFIFTEEN: Innovative Leisure (US)". The Independent Echo.