Northern Spy Records

Northern Spy Records is a record label in Brooklyn, New York that specializes in avant-garde music, noise rock, and experimental jazz. The label was founded by Tom Abbs and Adam Downey in 2010 after working for ESP-Disk.

Northern Spy Records
Founded2010 (2010)
FounderTom Abbs
Adam Downey
Distributor(s)Redeye Distribution
GenreAvant-garde, noise rock, experimental jazz
Country of originU.S.
LocationBrooklyn, New York
Official websitenorthernspyrecs.com

History

Northern Spy is an artist-run record label. In October 2011, Northern Spy produced the first annual Spy Music Festival, spanning two days and hosted by two venues. The festival was hailed as a celebration of the label's first birthday. A year later, the label threw its second festival, which took place over two weeks in venues throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan. NSPY artists continue to support local venues by bringing their devoted fans together in small DIY venues.

Northern Spy and its management has been featured in the press through interviews, blogs and in newspapers. The Village Voice published an extensive interview with Downey and Abbs in September 2011.[1] In July 2011, East Village Radio named Northern Spy one of the four most important independent record labels in New York City.[2]

Northern Spy also owns the NNA Tapes record label. It is closely affiliated with the Clandestine Label Services management firm and with the Birdwatcher record label and recording studio firm.[3][4]

Artists
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Discography
Incomplete list of releases
Yr Cat Release title Artist(s) Notes
2010NS-001R.I.PUSAISAMONSTERLP, CD
2010NS-002Songbook Vol. 1Old Time Relijun7"
2010NS-003The WarriorJooklo Duo7"
2011NS-004Outdoor SpellRhys ChathamCD
2012NS-019Honky Tonk MedusaDonovan QuinnLP
2013NS-034Power BalladsSeaven TearesLP
2013NS-036The Only Way to Go Is Straight ThroughThurston Moore & Loren ConnorsCD, LP
2013NS-038Your TurnMarc Ribot's Ceramic DogCD, LP
2013NS-039Life in the Sugar Candle MinesBlack HostCD
2014NS-052LocusChicago Underground DuoLP
2014NS-053Who Sleeps, Only Dreams/Hide With MeDeerhoof w/guest Marc Ribot7", Ltd
2014NS-054Live at Le Poisson RougeJ. Spaceman & Kid MillionsLP + 7"
2015NS-066Accidental SkyWhite Out with Nels ClineCD
2018NS-106Towards the ShadowWumeLP, digital

See also
  • List of independent record labels

References
  1. Jesse Jarnow (September 28, 2011). "Northern-Spy Records Are The Realists - Page 1 - Music - New York". Village Voice. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
  2. "Northern Spy Records ยป Spotlight: Four NYC Independent Record Labels | East Village Radio". Northern-spy.com. July 5, 2011. Retrieved December 3, 2011.
  3. "Info". NNA Tapes. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
  4. "About". Northern Spy. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
  5. "Artists". Northern Spy Records. Retrieved 2014-05-08.
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