Damnably
Damnably is a small independent record label and music publisher[1] based in London, England, which also organises live events and tours for its roster of acts.
History
The label was founded in 2006 by George Gargan, of the band Former Utopia. He was later joined by filmmaker Janice Li. The label's first release was a single by Former Utopia, and its first high-profile signing was Shonen Knife.[2] The label has specialized in signing international bands, particularly from Asia.[3]
Gargan and Li were married in the late 2010s, and several Damnably artists released songs to commemorate the event.[4] Damnably is a member of the Association of Independent Music and PRS for Music Limited.
Artists
Damnably has released records and/or provided promotion for the following artists:
- Bellini
- Bitch Magnet
- Kath Bloom
- Bottomless Pit
- Chris Brokaw
- Codeine
- Dick Dale
- Julie Doiron
- Drinking Boys and Girls Choir
- Geoff Farina
- Former Utopia
- David Grubbs
- Hazy Sour Cherry
- MJ Hibbett
- Joel RL Phelps and the Downer Trio
- Lazarus Clamp
- Lonelady
- PW Long
- Jason Molina
- Otoboke Beaver
- Say Sue Me
- Scrawl
- Benjamin Shaw
- Shonen Knife
- Spraydog
- Stinking Lizaveta
- Damo Suzuki
- Thee More Shallows
- Uzeda
- Shannon Wright
- Wussy
References
- "Bucks Music Group - Damnably". Synclinks.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-07-15.
- "Damnably Records". www.prsformusic.com. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
- Boyle, Caislin (2020-04-27). "Stratford record label believes the music industry will rise again after coronavirus". Newham Recorder. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
- Yu, Zhenzhen (2 June 2022). "Otoboke Beaver, the fierce and funny punk band, finds new courage". NPR.org. Retrieved 2022-08-07.