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The Most Creative Independent Record Labels

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Which independent record label is known for its eclectic and experimental music releases, including artists like Björk, Aphex Twin, and Sigur Rós?

  1. Warp Records

  2. Sub Pop Records

  3. Matador Records

  4. Rough Trade Records


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Warp Records is a British independent record label founded in 1989, known for its innovative and boundary-pushing electronic music releases.

Founded in 1988, this independent record label is credited with launching the careers of bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden, defining the grunge music scene of the 1990s.

  1. Sub Pop Records

  2. Matador Records

  3. Rough Trade Records

  4. 4AD


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sub Pop Records is an American independent record label based in Seattle, Washington, known for its role in the grunge movement.

Which independent record label is known for its diverse roster of artists, including Sonic Youth, Pavement, and Yo La Tengo, and its influence on the indie rock scene of the 1980s and 1990s?

  1. Matador Records

  2. Rough Trade Records

  3. 4AD

  4. Merge Records


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Matador Records is an American independent record label founded in 1989, known for its eclectic and influential indie rock releases.

Founded in 1978, this independent record label is known for its releases in post-punk, alternative rock, and electronic music, with artists like The Smiths, The Cure, and New Order gracing its roster.

  1. Rough Trade Records

  2. 4AD

  3. Merge Records

  4. Domino Recording Company


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rough Trade Records is a British independent record label known for its influential releases in alternative and independent music.

Which independent record label is known for its focus on experimental and avant-garde music, releasing works by artists like Brian Eno, Cocteau Twins, and This Mortal Coil?

  1. 4AD

  2. Merge Records

  3. Domino Recording Company

  4. Drag City


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

4AD is a British independent record label founded in 1980, known for its innovative and experimental music releases.

This independent record label is known for its releases in indie rock, folk, and electronic music, with artists like Neutral Milk Hotel, The Magnetic Fields, and Superchunk among its notable acts.

  1. Merge Records

  2. Domino Recording Company

  3. Drag City

  4. Fat Cat Records


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Merge Records is an American independent record label founded in 1989, known for its diverse and critically acclaimed releases.

Founded in 1993, this independent record label is known for its releases in electronic music, post-rock, and experimental music, with artists like Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, and Autechre gracing its roster.

  1. Domino Recording Company

  2. Drag City

  3. Fat Cat Records

  4. Warp Records


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Warp Records is a British independent record label known for its innovative and boundary-pushing electronic music releases.

Which independent record label is known for its releases in indie rock, folk, and experimental music, with artists like Will Oldham, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, and The Silver Jews among its notable acts?

  1. Drag City

  2. Fat Cat Records

  3. Thrill Jockey Records

  4. Kranky


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Drag City is an American independent record label founded in 1990, known for its eclectic and influential releases in indie rock and experimental music.

This independent record label is known for its releases in post-rock, experimental music, and ambient music, with artists like Tortoise, The Sea and Cake, and Isobel Campbell gracing its roster.

  1. Fat Cat Records

  2. Thrill Jockey Records

  3. Kranky

  4. Temporary Residence Ltd.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thrill Jockey Records is an American independent record label founded in 1992, known for its diverse and critically acclaimed releases in experimental and post-rock music.

Which independent record label is known for its releases in drone music, ambient music, and experimental music, with artists like Stars of the Lid, Tim Hecker, and Fennesz among its notable acts?

  1. Kranky

  2. Temporary Residence Ltd.

  3. Constellation Records

  4. Touch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kranky is an American independent record label founded in 1993, known for its releases in drone music, ambient music, and experimental music.

This independent record label is known for its releases in experimental music, post-rock, and electronic music, with artists like Godspeed You! Black Emperor, A Silver Mt. Zion, and Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra gracing its roster.

  1. Temporary Residence Ltd.

  2. Constellation Records

  3. Touch

  4. Morr Music


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Constellation Records is a Canadian independent record label founded in 1997, known for its diverse and critically acclaimed releases in experimental music and post-rock.

Which independent record label is known for its releases in electronic music, ambient music, and experimental music, with artists like Fennesz, Vladislav Delay, and Ryuichi Sakamoto among its notable acts?

  1. Touch

  2. Morr Music

  3. Not Not Fun Records

  4. Ghostly International


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Touch is a British independent record label founded in 1982, known for its innovative and influential releases in electronic music and experimental music.

This independent record label is known for its releases in electronic music, ambient music, and experimental music, with artists like Tim Hecker, Hauschka, and Khotin among its notable acts.

  1. Morr Music

  2. Not Not Fun Records

  3. Ghostly International

  4. Warp Records


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Morr Music is an Austrian independent record label founded in 1994, known for its diverse and critically acclaimed releases in electronic music and experimental music.

Which independent record label is known for its releases in electronic music, hip hop, and experimental music, with artists like Flying Lotus, Teebs, and Samiyam among its notable acts?

  1. Not Not Fun Records

  2. Ghostly International

  3. Warp Records

  4. Brainfeeder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brainfeeder is an American independent record label founded in 2007, known for its innovative and influential releases in electronic music, hip hop, and experimental music.

This independent record label is known for its releases in electronic music, ambient music, and experimental music, with artists like Tycho, Ólafur Arnalds, and Jon Hopkins gracing its roster.

  1. Ghostly International

  2. Warp Records

  3. Brainfeeder

  4. Ninja Tune


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghostly International is an American independent record label founded in 1999, known for its diverse and critically acclaimed releases in electronic music and ambient music.

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