Directory of Record Labels Resources

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This category holds links to businesses in Washington, DC, whose primary work is the creation of audio media.

Resources in This Category

• Americus Records

  http://www.americuscd.com/
  Dedicated to overlooked classical performers and repertoire. Artists include pianist Walter Hautzig and the Washington Saxophone Quartet. Catalog, ordering, press releases and contact information.

• Azalea City Recordings

  http://www.azaleacityrecordings.com/
  Takoma Park-based folk label that permits artists to maintain the rights to their work. Includes catalog, store, tour dates, photos, links and newsletter.

• DCide

  http://www.dcide.com/
  Artists include TRUSTcompany, Cherrywine, Clare Quilty, Face the Strange and Agents of the Sun. Online catalog, news, merchandise, mailing list, tour dates and links.

• Dischord Records

  http://www.dischord.com/
  Punk label started in 1980 whose artists include Fugazi, Make-Up, Iron Cross, Youth Brigade, Rites of Spring and Bluetip. News, label history, online catalog and ordering, band pages and tour dates.

• District Records

  http://www.districtrecords.com/
  News, artists, show dates, downloads, CDs, links and contact information.

• Fandango Records

  http://www.fandangorecs.com/
  Independent local rock label has released Adam West, The Phobes, The Meat Joy, BST Payback, as well as some notable punk/rock European acts.

• Lovitt Records

  http://www.lovitt.com/
  Home of Bats and Mice, The Cassettes, Dame Fate, Ben Davis and Engine Down. Includes news, FAQs, catalog, MP3s, tour dates and links.

• Mapleshade Records

  http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/
  Label for jazz, blues and classical, plus Wildchild! Records for roots-based American music. CD releases by the Joe Stanley Sextet, the Blue Rider Trio, the J Street Jumpers and the ARC Gospel Choir. Also offers high-end recording services for artists desiring exceptional technology and acoustics.

• Patuxent Records

  http://www.pxrec.com/
  Specializes in American roots music, including bluegrass, blues, swing, jazz and old-time music. Artists include Frank Wakefield, Steve Abshire and Joe Meadows. New releases, catalog ordering, links and contact information.

• Rhythm and Culture Recordings

  http://www.rhythmandculture.com/
  Releases, events, mailing list, press and sound samples.

• Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

  http://www.folkways.si.edu/
  The Smithsonian Institution's record label. Educational, culturally significant recordings of American roots, blues, bluegrass, folk, world, children's, American Indian, jazz, protest, Latino and spoken word. News, online catalog and ordering, videos and DVDs, distribution and licensing, tour dates and contact information.

• Snack Records

  http://www.snackrecords.com/
  Dedicated to presenting works on the vanguard of today's creative music scene, with a catalog that includes electric jazz, free improvisation and world music. Profile, catalog, photo gallery and links.

• Teenbeat Records

  http://www.teenbeatrecords.com/
  Specializes in manufacturing and promoting music primarily from the Washington area. Artists, calendar, MP3s, news and ordering information.

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