Timberyard Records

"Timberyard" redirects here. It is not to be confused with lumber yard.
Timberyard Records
Founded 1985
Founder Michael Danias
Country of origin Australia
Location Marrickville, New South Wales
Official website Timberyard Records

Timberyard Records was a pioneering record label in the Australian independent music movement of the 1980s.

Timberyard Records were established in 1985 in Newtown, New South Wales by Michael Danias.[1] Initially releasing prominent underground Sydney acts such as Box the Jesuit, Candy Harlots,[2] The Dubrovniks, Girl Monstar,[3] Johnny Teen and the Broken Hearts and the Zen Genies.

In 1989 the label released a Christmas compilation, Rockin' Bethlehem, which featured a number of bands from the label, including The Dubrovniks, Ratcat, Girl Monstar, Steve Kilbey (The Church), Damien Lovelock (The Celibate Rifles), The Jackson Code and Lime Spiders. Proceeds from the sales of the album went to the Camperdown Children's Hospital.[1] In 1990 the label released a second Christmas compilation album, Rockin' Bethlehem - The Second Coming, which featured The Falling Joys, Painters and Dockers, Ed Kuepper, The Screaming Tribesmen, Archie Roach and Paul Kelly. Also that year You Am I signed with Timberyard, with the label subsequently releasing the band's first two EPs, Snake Tide in May 1991 and Goddamn[4] in May 1992.[5][6] The band then signed to Ra Records, a sub-branch of rooArt Records.

Timberyard took an extended break for many years before becoming active in the mid-2000s, with releases from Melbourne bands, Ripe, Cosmic Psychos and Damn Arms as well as Sydney artists Warhorse, Circle Pit and Atrocities.

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Casimir, Jon (22 December 1989). "Following the Stars in Search of a Special Crib". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  2. ↑ McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Whammo Homepage". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Retrieved 8 February 2010. Note: Archived [on-line] copy has limited functionality.
  3. ↑ McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Girl Monstar'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 9 August 2004. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  4. ↑ "You Am I - Goddamn - Releases". Allmusic. All Media Guide (Rovi). Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  5. ↑ "Timberyard Records". Spirit of Rock Webzine. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  6. ↑ "You Am I". Oz's AusRock. Retrieved 17 June 2013.