Lo Recordings
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Lo Recordings is a label founded in 1995 by Jon Tye. They are noted for their strong visual style thanks to Non-Format
, with whom they work very closely and won a D&AD
award for several of their releases sleeves.
amongst many others. This is reflected in the company's motto that reads "Lo Recordings - Provider of quality esoteric music since 1995".
Along with electronic music Lo Recordings has also been known to release various other genres. This is exemplified by bands such as "The Chap" who have three albums on Lo with one forthcoming expected in mid 2008.
Non-Format
Non-Format is a contemporary London-based Anglo-Scandinavian graphic design team specialising in design projects for the publishing and music industries. The firm was founded by Kjell Ekhorn and Jon Forss in 2000. They have worked for The Leaf Label and also closely with Lo Recordings who they...
, with whom they work very closely and won a D&AD
D&AD
Design and Art Direction is a British educational charity which exists to promote excellence in design and advertising...
award for several of their releases sleeves.
Musical style
Lo recordings mainly specialize in electronic music with artists such as Black Devil and Susumu YokotaSusumu Yokota
Susumu Yokota is a prolific Japanese composer.Yokota is well known in the English-speaking independent music scene for his albums of experimental ambient music...
amongst many others. This is reflected in the company's motto that reads "Lo Recordings - Provider of quality esoteric music since 1995".
Along with electronic music Lo Recordings has also been known to release various other genres. This is exemplified by bands such as "The Chap" who have three albums on Lo with one forthcoming expected in mid 2008.
Artists
Lo Recordings has worked with many artists and has over 70 releases spread over three sub-labels. These include many full albums and compilations. Some of the artists associated with Lo Recordings are:- The ChapThe Chap (band)The Chap are an experimental pop band from North London. Their music is a mix of rock and pop.-Band members:*Keith Duncan - drums, vocals, keyboards*Panos Ghikas - bass, vocals, guitar, violin, computer, keyboards...
- Susumu YokotaSusumu YokotaSusumu Yokota is a prolific Japanese composer.Yokota is well known in the English-speaking independent music scene for his albums of experimental ambient music...
- Black DevilBlack Devil-2004 "Disco Club" reissue:The 2004 reissue had four editions, some of which featured a new "128 bpm" remix by Luke Vibert under his Kerrier District alias:UK: Rephlex CAT 146 EPUK: Rephlex CAT 146 RUK: Rephlex CAT 146 TUK: Rephlex CAT 146 CD...
- RothkoRothko (band)Rothko were a London-based instrumental ambient group. The group mainly used bass guitars and keyboards to create their soundscapes. They derived their name from the painter Mark Rothko...
- Aphex TwinAphex TwinRichard David James , best known under the pseudonym Aphex Twin, is an Irish-born electronic musician and composer described as "the most inventive and influential figure in contemporary electronic music"...
- Thurston MooreThurston MooreThurston Joseph Moore is an American musician best known as a singer, songwriter and guitarist of Sonic Youth. He has also participated in many solo and group collaborations outside of Sonic Youth, as well as running the Ecstatic Peace! record label...
- Luke VibertLuke VibertLuke Vibert is a British recording artist and producer known for his work in many subgenres of electronic music. Vibert began his musical career as a member of the Hate Brothers, only later branching out into his own compositions...
- Jean-Jacques PerreyJean-Jacques PerreyJean-Jacques Perrey is a French electronic music producer and was an early pioneer in the genre. He is best known within the sphere of popular music as a member of the influential electronic music duo Perrey and Kingsley, and for his unusually light-hearted style of music.-Biography:Perrey was...
- Cursor MinerCursor MinerCursor Miner is an underground electronica producer from Selsey, England. Signed to Lo Recordings and in the UK, he has released four albums, Cursor Miner Requires Attention , Danceflaw , Cursor Miner Plays God and Explosive Piece Of Mind...
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See also
- List of record labels
- List of electronic music record labels
- Non-FormatNon-FormatNon-Format is a contemporary London-based Anglo-Scandinavian graphic design team specialising in design projects for the publishing and music industries. The firm was founded by Kjell Ekhorn and Jon Forss in 2000. They have worked for The Leaf Label and also closely with Lo Recordings who they...