Important Records

Important Records is a US-based independent label, which was founded in 2001 in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in indie rock, electronica and experimental music. Seat of the label is now the neighboring Newburyport.

Overview

Important Records emerged from a city known record store that was continued as an online shop. The first publications were Daniel Johnston's ' Impossible Love 7 " ' and the album ' Amlux ' of the Japanese noise project Merzbow. , The label can now look back on a large number of publications of new and established artists. Among the best known and most respected artists include Acid Mothers Temple, Andrew Liles, Angels of Light ( Michael Gira's band after the Swans ), Bass Communion, Beequeen, James Blackshaw, Boris, Tom Carter, Kim Cascone, coil, the Dresden Dolls, Earth, Alec Empire, John Fahey, Grails, The Hafler Trio, Keiji Haino, Julia Kent, Larsen, Daniel Menche, Merzbow, Thurston Moore ( Sonic Youth ), Mouse On Mars, Muslimgauze, Genesis P -Orridge (of Psychic TV), Nadja, Piano Magic, Colin Potter, Rivulets, (r ), Conrad Schnitzler (formerly of Tangerine Dream), DJ Spooky, Thee Majesty, and Wolf Eyes. on Important also a double CD was released with text recitations of the philosopher Noam Chomsky. 2006 Important Records celebrated its fifth anniversary with the centenary of publication, a compilation called "A Users Guide To The First 100 Important Records Releases ".