Topshelf Records

American independent record label
Topshelf Records
Founded2006 (2006)
FounderSeth Decoteau, Kevin Duquette, Dan Sullivan
GenreIndie rock, emo, punk rock, post-rock
Country of originUnited States
LocationPortland, Oregon
Official websitetopshelfrecords.com

Topshelf Records is an American independent record label. Started in Peabody, Massachusetts and formerly located in San Diego, California,[1][2][3] the label is based in Portland, Oregon as of 2022.[4]

Topshelf Records has been profiled in the Pittsburgh City Paper,[5] San Diego Reader,[6] San Diego CityBeat,[7][8] and Pitchfork.[9]

Current artists

  • A Great Big Pile of Leaves
  • Alfred.
  • Another Michael
  • Bellows
  • Boyscott
  • Clearance
  • Del Paxton
  • Ekko Astral
  • Elephant Gym
  • Everyone Everywhere
  • Field Mouse
  • Giraffes? Giraffes!
  • Gulfer
  • Knifeplay
  • Lite
  • Mid-Air Thief
  • Mouse on the Keys
  • No Joy
  • No Vacation
  • Parannoul
  • Queen of Jeans
  • Ratboys
  • Really From
  • Sobs
  • Standards
  • Subsonic Eye
  • Sweet Pill
  • Toe
  • Tricot
  • Us and Us Only
  • Weatherday

Former artists

References

  1. ^ "Interviews: Seth Decoteau (Topshelf Records)". Punk News. June 26, 2014. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  2. ^ Minton, Kyle (July 24, 2011). "An Interview: Seth Decoteau [Topshelf Records]". Nothing Sounds Better. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  3. ^ Terich, Jeff (January 27, 2015). "Topshelf Records moves to San Diego". San Diego CityBeat. Archived from the original on August 13, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  4. ^ Corcoran, Nina (September 15, 2022). "Topshelf Records Launches Kickstarter After Distribution Partner Abruptly Shutters". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  5. ^ Enis, Eli. "Topshelf Records Showcase Tour of Slingshot Dakota, Prawn, Queen Moo and People Like You perform at Mr. Smalls Dec. 19". Pittsburgh City Paper.
  6. ^ Leighton, Ken (July 19, 2017). "Topshelf label notes absence of DIY infrastructure". www.sandiegoreader.com.
  7. ^ Terich, Jeff (January 27, 2015). "Topshelf Records moves to San Diego". San Diego CityBeat.
  8. ^ "Sound Advice: Topshelf Records Tour featuring Prawn, People Like You, Slingshot Dakota and Us and Only Us (Dec. 13)". CityBeat Cincinnati.
  9. ^ "Your New Favorite Emo Bands: The Best of Topshelf Records' 2013 Sampler". Pitchfork. October 2013.

External links

  • Topshelf Records (Official Website)
  • Topshelf Records on Bandcamp
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