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Independent Record Labels in Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia has numerous claims to fame, not the least of which is its thriving music industry. The prestigious and lengthy list of chart-topping artists who have emerged from the Atlanta-area music scene include REM, John Mayer, Outkast, TLC, The Black Crowes, The Indigo Girls, The B-52s and many more. While many of these acts have gone on to sign with major record labels, aspiring Atlanta artists have several local, independent record labels in which to turn.
  1. Mood Swing Records

    • Mood Swing Records is an indie record label that traces its beginnings to early 1990s recording sessions in a ramshackle studio located in an old meat locker. Most of the label's artists are and have historically been punk rock bands, though its list of releases as of 2010 includes a broader range of rock sub-genres. The label is headquartered in Mood Swing's independent record store, Revolutionary Records. In keeping with the label's commitment to helping local artists get exposure, a bi-weekly local radio show, Killed by Radio, is broadcast live from Revolutionary Records. Fans of the label can listen to Mood Swing Records releases for free on the official website.

      Mood Swing Records
      465 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E.
      Atlanta, GA 30316
      404-584-6113
      moodswingrecords.com

    Black Label Records

    • Black Label Records is an independent rap and hip-hop label that has been featured in the "Be On The Look Out" section of HHH Magazine, a hip-hop industry publication. The label's breakout artist is Flam-Bz, a transplant in the Atlanta hip-hop scene who quickly began collaborating with established local rappers including Big Gipp of Goodie Mobb, Lil Scrappy and Kurupt. Black Label Records uses state-of-the-art recording and production equipment and the talent of a wide network of local producers to support the visions of its artists, and its distribution capabilities include digital downloads and ringtones.

      Black Label Records
      P.O. Box 311620
      Atlanta, GA 31131
      404-349-3183
      blacklabelrecordsinc.com

    Warbird Entertainment

    • Warbird Entertainment has been producing music for local, national and international punk, hardcore and rock bands since 2007. Notable acts with albums in the Warbird Entertainment catalog include Harbour 81, Tommy Gustafsson & The Idiots, Guns on the Run and Down and Away. Recording, production, distribution, marketing, representation and merchandising departments for Warbird Entertainment artists are headquartered in their downtown Atlanta offices. Many Warbird Entertainment releases are available on vinyl, and new tracks are regularly featured on the label's official website for free listening.

      Warbird Entertainment
      165 Courtland St., Ste. A
      Atlanta, GA 30303
      404-688-3338
      warbirdentertainment.com

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