Arts & Crafts México

Arts & Crafts Mexico is an independent record label based in Mexico City. It is a branch of the Toronto-based company Arts & Crafts Productions.[1] It started business in 2008, when Jeffrey Remedios and Kevin Drew decided to open an office abroad, in order to promote the independent music scene in Mexico.[2] They produce records, as well as license material from other international labels.[3]

Arts & Crafts Mexico
Parent companyArts & Crafts Productions
Founded2008
FounderJeffrey Remedios
Kevin Drew
Andrés Velasco
Armando David
Humberto Carmona
Distributor(s)Universal Music Mexico
GenreIndie
Country of originMexico
LocationMexico City
Official websitewww.arts-crafts.com.mx

History

Jeffery Remedios and Kevin Drew founded the label in 2002.[4] One goal was to create a family relationship between the artists and the label.[5] They concentrate on creating an environment that is not only composed of high quality bands, but that is also familiar and welcoming. Arts & Crafts opened a satellite office in Mexico City in 2008.

Arts & Crafts México focuses on supporting national and international talent, as well as the local independent music community. During the past years, they have released records of local bands such as Rey Pila, Torreblanca, Los Odio!, Chikita Violenta, Bam Bam, I Can Chase Dragons! and Movus.[6]

Awards

Polaris Music Prizes
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2006Broken Social ScenePolaris Music PrizeNominated
2010Forgiveness Rock RecordPolaris Music PrizeNominated

Juno Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2003Broken Social Scene You Forgot It in PeopleAlternative Album of the YearWon
2004Broken Social Scene "Stars and Sons"Video of the YearNominated

Polaris Music Prize
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2008Stars In Our Bedroom After The WarPolaris Music PrizeNominated

Polaris Music Prize
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2011Timber Timbre Creep On Creepin' OnPolaris Music PrizeNominated

Juno Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009The Stills Oceans Will RiseAlternative Album of the YearWon
The StillsNew Group Of The YearWon

Juno Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2010Bell Orchestre As Seen Through WindowsInstrumental Album Of The YearWon

References
  1. "Toronto music label Arts & Crafts opens office in Mexico City". CBC. 7 October 2008.
  2. Hughes, Josiah (7 October 2008). "Arts & Crafts Open Mexico Office". exclaim.ca.
  3. Lewis, Jessica (January 25, 2011). "Mexico's Chikita Violenta tackle international markets with Arts & Crafts - AUX.TV". AUX.TV. Archived from the original on October 6, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
  4. Meixueiro, Luis. "Noches de Arts & Crafts México: Bam Bam + Hypnomango". nomute. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
  5. "Venta nocturna de Arts & Crafts México". LifeBoxset. 22 June 2011.
  6. iraygoza (September 13, 2011). "Free Indie Mezcla: Grito con Arts & Crafts México".
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