Get Better Records

American record label
Record label
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Brooklyn, New York
Official websitewww.getbetterrecords.com

Get Better Records is an American independent record label based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

History and background

The label was founded by Alex Lichtenauer and Nick King in 2009 in Keene, New Hampshire.[2] King left the label in 2010; Get Better is now run by Lichtenauer .[3][4][5]

Its stated aim is to "reverse the constant underrepresentation of the queer arts community, with a specific focus on punk, hardcore, and alternative rock music".[6] An article in Philadelphia similarly described it as "queer forward".[7]

Releases and events

In 2017, the label released a compilation album titled A Benefit Comp to Help Pay Medical Bills for Those Activists Fighting Against Fascism and Racism, the proceeds were donated to victims of the Charlottesville car attack and Hurricane Harvey.[8][9] In June 2020, the label donated its Bandcamp profits to a bail fund based in Philadelphia and Black and Pink.[10]

The label hosts an annual festival "Get Better Fest"[11]

Artists

Current

  • Alice Bag Band
  • Anti-Flag
  • Bacchae
  • Cayetana
  • Control Top[12]
  • Flung[13]
  • Fucked Up
  • Evan Greer
  • The HIRS Collective
  • La Dispute
  • Lande Hekt
  • Nervus
  • Pg. 99
  • Sheer Mag
  • Suzie True
  • Thou
  • Vial
  • John-Allison Weiss

Alumni

References

  1. ^ Yoo, Noah (March 20, 2020). "Labels Directing Bandcamp Revenue to Their Artists". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  2. ^ Bryan Bruchman (July 5, 2019). "The Subliminal Inevitable Show". btrtoday.com (Podcast). BTRtoday.
  3. ^ Mok, Annie (June 26, 2019). "The Supportive Punk of Get Better Records: An Illustrated Interview". Bandcamp. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  4. ^ Williams, Nick (July 19, 2019). "Listen to Get Better Records' Ally Einbinder & Alex Lichtenauer's Summer of Pride Playlist". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  5. ^ Callwood, Brett (July 17, 2019). "Potty Mouth Continue to Get Better". LA Weekly. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  6. ^ "About Us". Get Better Records.
  7. ^ Rapa, Patrick (April 24, 2017). "Here's Your Get Better Playlist". Philadelphia. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  8. ^ "New Get Better Records Benefit Compilation Available for Streaming & Purchase". The Deli. September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  9. ^ "Wilco, Wolf Eyes, Philly imprint look to raise funds following violence". The Daily Progress. August 15, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  10. ^ "Labels Donate Bandcamp Profits to Black Lives Matter". Spin. June 5, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  11. ^ Madden, Jack. "Strawberry Runners, Mannequin Pussy, Kilamanzego, and more will play Get Better Fest 5". WXPN | Vinyl At Heart. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  12. ^ Moreland, Quinn (October 18, 2019). " "Control Top Make Urgent Noise Out of Crushing Political Anxiety". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  13. ^ Lesuer, Mike (November 8, 2023). "Oakland-based songwriter Kashika Kollaikal shares her first track for Get Better Records". Flood Magazine. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  14. ^ Hermann, Adam (September 29, 2018). "Philly music we're listening to: Ivy Sole, Japanese Breakfast, Empath, and Suburban Living". Philly Voice. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  15. ^ Vozick-Levinson, Simon (July 26, 2018). "Meet Empath, 2018's Trippiest Punk Band". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
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