| Big Scary Monsters Recording Company | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Kevin Douch |
| Genre | Alternative rock Indie rock Post-rock Math Rock |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Location | Oxfordshire, England |
| Official Website | bsmrocks.com |
Big Scary Monsters Recording Company (often known simply as Big Scary Monsters or BSM Records) is a British based independent record label. Probably the most well-known acts associated with the label are This Town Needs Guns, Kevin Devine, Pulled Apart By Horses, Walter Schreifels, Andrew WK and Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, whose self-titled debut EP was one of BSM Records' earliest releases.
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Big Scary Monsters was started by Kevin Douch whilst still in sixth form, but it was some time before it began to release music, existing purely in name for some time.
Much of the label's back-catalogue was made available in the iTunes Store in 2007. Later in the year the label launched a minisite entitled Friend Of The Family which gives users access to free MP3s, exclusive offers and extra content. Also in 2007, BSM organised a 5-a-side football tournament, taking place at the Linford Christie Sports Centre in London. BSM has gone on to launch a blog and monthly podcast.
In early 2010 BSM announced the release of Walter Schreifels (Rival Schools/Quicksand/Gorilla Biscuits) solo album as well as a limited edition square-shaped 7" single from Andrew WK.
On 7 September 2010, the label celebrated its 100th release, a landmark for a one-man, DIY indie label. Partied Hard was a DVD/CD compilation featuring over thirty promo, live and bonus videos from the label's history. It was only available between 7 September (the day after BSM099 came out) and 24h October 2010 (the day before BSM101 is due out).
Bands currently releasing music on the Big Scary Monsters record label.[1]
Bands who have previously released records on the label include:[2]