NewPages Guide to
Independent Record Labels

Independent record labels primarily covering folk music, roots music, world music, and blues.
  • AcousticDisc "dedicated to the preservation and integrity of acoustic music, musicians, and instruments."
  • Alligator Records "home to some of the world's premiere blues and roots rock talent and is regarded by fans and the media alike as the top contemporary blues record label."
  • Alula Records "a contemporary world music and Americana label featuring Celtic, Flamenco, Cuban, and other global sounds!"
  • Appleseed Recordings "sowing the seeds of social justice through music."
  • Arhoolie Records "The best in authentic Blues, Cajun, Tejano, Zydeco, Country, Jazz, Regional, & World Music"
  • Blind Pig Records "has grown into one of the premier blues labels in the world. A virtual who's who of blues and roots artists"
  • Blix Street Records / GifthorseRecords "Gifthorse Records has eight Mary Black albums, and Blix Street Records has a diverse collection of Celtic, Instrumental and Vocal albums."
  • Bloodshot Records "Think of our releases as finely crafted manifestos, each uniquely capable of moving our cause forward."
  • Borealis Recording Company "a Canadian record company dedicated to seeking out and presenting the very best in contemporary and traditional folk music."
  • Brambus Records "innovative music from traditional Folk, through Songwriters and Country-Blues, to dynamic Modern Jazz."
  • Compass Records "dedicated to exposing some of the best new established artists you'll hear anywhere."
  • Culburnie Records "quality music steeped in the Celtic tradition"
  • Dead Reckoning "Artist-owned label of Americana & country roots music"
  • Flying Fish "Traditional folk, country, bluegrass, blues, and ethnic music." Distributed by Rounder.
  • Folk-Legacy Records "Traditional and contemporary folk music since 1961: Gordon Bok, Bill Staines, The Boarding Party, Archie Fisher, many more."
  • Foot Stompin' Celtic Music "For the bright young stars of Scottish Traditional Music"
  • Gadfly Records "we specialize in offbeat and unique projects, whether they be singer/songwriter albums, releases from our ethnic and instrumental series, or spoken word projects."
  • Gourd Music "Part folk, part classical, all acoustic music."
  • Green Linnet-Xenophile Records "For more than 20 years your source for Celtic music"
  • HighTone Records "one of this country's leading independent labels specializing in American roots music, from country to rockabilly, western swing, blues, and gospel."
  • Indiegrrl Records  "Began as a forum for information, networking, and conversation about independent music from a female perspective.
  • Jazart Records  "an independent record label located in San Francisco for the discerning jazz listener and artists everywhere."
  • Koala Bear Studios
  • Maggies Music "From The Deep Well of Our Ancient Folk Traditions"
  • Makoche Recording Company "The music presented by Makoché is influenced by Native American culture; both traditional and contemporary."
  • Music Mosaic "Contemporary World & New Age Music. Multicultural Music Compilations by well-known international and emerging artists."
  • Oh Boy Records John Prine's label
  • Philo "Contemporary singer-songwriters." Distributed by Rounder
  • Prime CD "an eclectic roster of artists; styles ranging from roots-rock, to electric blues, to singer/songwriter, to alternative country."
  • Putumayo World Music "Guaranteed to make you feel good!"
  • Razor & Tie "your source for cool new music, classic reissues and the best hit collections!"
  • Red House Records "where roots meet the here & now"
  • Redwing Music
  • Rounder Records "The Mother-ship label of roots music and its contemporary offshoots."
  • Rykodisc Records US "a family of affiliated labels sharing a commitment to present the finest in contemporary and traditional music across a highly diverse landscape of style and genre."
  • Scena Records "mainly a Country, Bluegrass, and Gospel label."
  • Shanachie "remains dedicated to its artists and the great work they represent, and to being a true trendsetter."
  • Signature Sounds "has become the studio of choice for many performers in the acoustic and jazz music worlds."
  • Sliced Bread Records Independent Folk Music Label
  • Smithsonian Folkways "helps support the continuity and integrity of traditional artists and cultures."
  • Sugar Hill Records "contemporary music with traditional roots."
  • Tangible Music "Your folk, roots and Americana music alternative. Artists include Iain Matthews, Plainsong, Darryl Purpose and Gary Myrick"
  • Tayberry Music "Celtic music recordings from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Nova Scotia, Asturies, Brittany & Galicia, as well as folk music from England, Canada and the U.S."
  • Tone-Cool Records "we're as committed as ever to bringing you the very best in blues-based music."
  • Triloka Records "World Music That Speaks To The Spirit"
  • Truesongs
  • Vanguard Records "the Independent Leader of Distinctive Recordings"
  • Waterbug Records "offers fine contemporary and traditional folk recordings."
  • Windham Hill "devoted to offering innovative music, selected for its artistic quality"

 

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