| Go-Kart Records | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Punk rock |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | New York, New York |
| Official Website | www.gokartrecords.com |
Go-Kart Records is an independent record label specializing in punk rock located in New York City. It also has a European division in Mannheim, Germany.
The label is an outspoken critic of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), arguing that the association uses ineffective and heavyhanded business tactics and does not fulfill its claims to represent the music industry. In contrast to the RIAA, the label promotes music downloads, arguing that they help consumers sample music before buying. It has released five albums and numerous single songs for free download on its webpage.
In its May 1999 issue, Guitar World magazine listed Go-kart as one of the "twelve most influential forces in punk rock today" along with Epitaph Records, Ian MacKaye, Jello Biafra and NOFX.
The company recently opened an office in Los Angeles and started an offshoot division to release independent films under the moniker Go-kart Films.
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