Projekt Records

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Projekt is a North American independent record label specializing in gothic rock, ethereal, darkwave, ambient and dark cabaret record label created by Sam Rosenthal in 1983. Projekt bands are more likely to rely on keyboards and acoustic guitars than most other bands in the gothic genre, and their influences range from art and literature to ancient and world music.

Prominent Projekt artists include Black Tape for a Blue Girl, Android Lust, Steve Roach, Unto Ashes, Mira and Voltaire.

Based over the years in Los Angeles and Chicago, Projekt is now located in Brooklyn. Projekt has 190 releases out with an additional 25 on the Projekt: Archive side-label. Sam Rosenthal runs Projekt as an independent record label for the goth and ambient scene. The label was run for several years in partnership with his ex-wife (and fellow Black Tape for a Blue Girl bandmember) Lisa Feuer. Rosenthal runs an email list with weekly updates and personal commentary, often about conservatives and the record industry[citation needed].

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[edit] Label support of mp3

Sam Rosenthal has stood apart from mainstream (and even many alternative music labels) in strong support of mp3 and digital downloads. While Rosenthal has ensured that numerous mp3s of his artists are available for legitimate download, he has also gone so far as to praise mp3 even when not downloaded legitimately.[1] Editorials on the Projekt website (dating back to January, 2001) counter the assumption that all labels oppose all unofficial mp3 downloads. While Rosenthal does not condone downloading entire albums without paying, his view is that those exposed to music, by whatever route, will ultimately purchase albums and support the artists they enjoy.[2]

[edit] Projektfest

Projekt Records has also presented Projektfest, festivals of gothic and ethereal music, featuring primarily (but not exclusively) Projekt artists. In 1996, Projektfest ran for two days in Chicago. In 1997 Chicago was again host to two days of Projektfest and a few weeks later another day of performances were hosted in Mexico City. In 1998 Projektfest was a series of four one-day events in Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York City. The most recent Projektfest, in 2002, was held over three days in Philadelphia, at the Trocadero and other sites. Projekt is currently seriously considering another two day event in early 2007.[3]

[edit] Artists

The following artists are signed with Projekt:

Artists of note from Projekt's history are:

[edit] References

  1. ^ San Francisco Chronicle article quoting Rosenthal's opinion on mp3.
  2. ^ Projekt Record's site Sam's views on MP3.com + Napster
  3. ^ Projectfest web site

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