Get Better Records
| Get Better Records | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Alex Lichtenauer |
| Distributor(s) | Redeye Distribution |
| Genre | Punk Hardcore punk Indie rock Alternative rock Experimental music |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | |
| Official website | www.getbetterrecords.com |
Get Better Records is an American independent record label based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]
History and background
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Current
[edit]Alumni
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Yoo, Noah (March 20, 2020). "Labels Directing Bandcamp Revenue to Their Artists". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ Bryan Bruchman (July 5, 2019). "The Subliminal Inevitable Show". btrtoday.com (Podcast). BTRtoday.
- ^ Mok, Annie (June 26, 2019). "The Supportive Punk of Get Better Records: An Illustrated Interview". Bandcamp. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ Williams, Nick (July 19, 2019). "Listen to Get Better Records' Ally Einbinder & Alex Lichtenauer's Summer of Pride Playlist". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ Callwood, Brett (July 17, 2019). "Potty Mouth Continue to Get Better". LA Weekly. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "About Us". Get Better Records.
- ^ Rapa, Patrick (April 24, 2017). "Here's Your Get Better Playlist". Philadelphia. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "New Get Better Records Benefit Compilation Available for Streaming & Purchase". The Deli. September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "Wilco, Wolf Eyes, Philly imprint look to raise funds following violence". The Daily Progress. August 15, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "Labels Donate Bandcamp Profits to Black Lives Matter". Spin. June 5, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ Madden, Jack. "Strawberry Runners, Mannequin Pussy, Kilamanzego, and more will play Get Better Fest 5". WXPN | Vinyl At Heart. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ Moreland, Quinn (October 18, 2019). " "Control Top Make Urgent Noise Out of Crushing Political Anxiety". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ^ Lesuer, Mike (November 8, 2023). "Oakland-based songwriter Kashika Kollaikal shares her first track for Get Better Records". Flood Magazine. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Vozick-Levinson, Simon (July 26, 2018). "Meet Empath, 2018's Trippiest Punk Band". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 3, 2020.