Canadian independent record labels
The Canadian independent music scene has been active for some decades, with significant growth occurring in the mid-1970s.[1] The industry is largely split along the language divide, for example SOPROQ is a collective that focuses mainly on the French-speaking domestic sector and some international artists, whereas the Canadian Independent Record Production Association (CIRPA) is an industry association composed of English speaking labels, producers and others. Dorland argues that (as of 1996) "the racial and ethnic boundaries" are growing stronger.[2]
History
1970s
Around this time many independent record labels distributed through London Records including Maple Records, Smile Records, Attic Records, Boot Records, Kilmarnock Records,[3] and French language labels including Socite Zoologique du Quebec.[1] Goldfish Records moved from London to A&M.
In 1975 CIRPA was formed to represent the English-speaking independent music industry.
1980s
X-records was an independent record label that recorded the Rheostatics first album and other bands like Pig Farm and Nomind.
Toronto, Ont Adam Faux, Corrinne Timmins, Rob (last name unknown)
1990s
2000s
In 2006 the Independent Digital Licensing Agency (IDLA) was set up by CIPRA and twenty independents with funding form the Ontario government (Ontario Media Development Corporation).[4][5]
2010s
Artist owned labels
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List of labels
- 604 Records
- Arbutus Records
- Arts & Crafts
- Blocks Recording Club
- Blue Fog Recordings
- Borealis Records
- Constellation Records
- Cargo Records
- Close to Modern
- Dare to Care Records
- Deep Therapy Records
- Dine Alone Records
- Distort Entertainment
- Flemish Eye
- Justin Time Records
- Last Gang Records
- Light Organ Records
- Linus Entertainment
- Mammoth Cave Recording Co.
- Mint Records
- Nettwerk Productions
- Orange Records
- Royalty Records
- Paper Bag Records
- Secret City Records
- Six Shooter Records
- Sonic Unyon
- Three Gut Records
- True North Records
- UNT Records
See also
References
- ^ a b Billboard 10 August 1974, page 66
- ^ Michael Dorland (1996). The Cultural Industries in Canada: Problems, Policies and Prospects. James Lorimer & Company. p. 115. ISBN 978-1-550-28494-2.
- ^ Billboard 21 September 1974 "Canadian Indie Labels Flourish"
- ^ Daniel J. Gervais (2010). Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights. Kluwer Law International. p. 313. ISBN 978-9041127242.
- ^ "Independent Digital Licensing Agency". idla.ca. 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2013.