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Carpark Records

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Carpark Records
Founded1999 (1999)
FounderTodd Hyman
Distributor(s)
GenreElectronic
Experimental
Alternative rock
Psychedelic
Country of originUnited States
LocationWashington, D.C.
Official websitecarparkrecords.com

Carpark Records is an independent record label based in Washington, D.C.[1][2]

History

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Carpark Records was established by Todd Hyman in 1999 in New York City.[3] In 2005, the label relocated to Washington, D.C.[2]

Carpark has subsidiary labels. Acute Records, established in 2002, reissues obscure post-punk records under the guidance of Dan Selzer. Paw Tracks, established in 2003, releases music by Animal Collective and associated solo acts Avey Tare and Panda Bear[2] Wax Nine is another partner label.

Company Records, an imprint of Carpark, was established in partnership with Chaz Bear from Toro Y Moi.

In 2015, Carpark held a 16-year anniversary celebration accompanied by a basketball-themed picture disc compilation.[4]

Artists

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Paschall, Valerie (5 March 2015). "DCist Interview: Todd Hyman, Founder of Carpark Records". DCist. Archived from the original on 13 August 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Arellano, Jennifer (6 March 2015). "Carpark Records: Sixteen Years of Sweating, Shoe-Gazing, Chill-Waving Indie All-Stars". Village Voice.
  3. ^ Courtney Sanders (14 November 2012). "Interview: Carpark Records". Under The Radar (NZ).
  4. ^ Minsker, Evan (18 February 2015). "Toro Y Moi, Speedy Ortiz, Dan Deacon on Basketball-Themed Carpark Records Anniversary Comp". Pitchfork.
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