Anti- (record label)

Anti-
Parent company Epitaph Records
Founded 1999 (1999)
Distributor(s) Alternative Distribution Alliance, Republic
Genre Various
Country of origin U.S.
Official website www.anti.com

Anti- is an American record label founded in 1999 as a sister label to Epitaph. While Epitaph's focus has mostly been on punk rock, Anti-'s roster includes country (Merle Haggard), hip hop (Sage Francis, The Coup), reggae (Michael Franti), soul (Bettye LaVette), indie folk (The Swell Season, Saintseneca), rap rock (One Day as a Lion), indie rock (Islands, Japandroids) and Tom Waits.

Headed by Andy Kaulkin, Anti- first gained attention by releasing Tom Waits's Grammy Award-winning Mule Variations in 1999. Other veteran recording artists such as rhythm and blues singers Solomon Burke, Bettye LaVette and Marianne Faithfull have signed onto Anti- after leaving other labels.[1]

Andy Kaulkin

Kaulkin began working for the Epitaph label. His role he was in was looking after the labels data management system.[2] In 1995, he was head of marketing.[3] He eventually worked his way up to become the president for the label, and worked there until 1998. Later he founded Anti- and put his energy into the label. Under Kaulkin's stewardship, the label began with the release of Mule Variations by Tom Waits which was met with success.[4][5] The other artists Kaulkin had signed to the label include Jade Jackson who's vivid storytelling attracted him.[6] Mavis Staples came to the label as a result of a meeting between Kaulkin and her manager.[7]

Haggard is also a musician and he played piano on "1."Haggard (Like I've Never Been Before)", which was the title track for the Haggard Like Never Before album by Merle Haggard.[8] He had multiple roles as composer, musician and producer on the Blues Got Soul album by King Ernest.[9]

Roster

References

  1. ↑ Schneider, Jason (October 2007). "Soul Survivors: How Classic Rhythm and Blues Has Become Vital Once Again". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved December 18, 2011.
  2. ↑ Utne - Mar.-Apr. 2008 - Good Karma in Stereo, At the Anti- label, it’s all about the music by Marc Weingarten Page 2
  3. ↑ Billboard, June 10, 1995 - Page 19 Popular Unprisings By Carrie Borzillo
  4. ↑ Dying Scene - ANTI- Records Bio:
  5. ↑ Utne - Mar.-Apr. 2008 - Good Karma in Stereo, At the Anti- label, it’s all about the music by Marc Weingarten Page 2
  6. ↑ The Columbus Dispatch, Jun 22, 2017 - Jade Jackson expands on her country upbringing By Mikael Wood / Los Angeles Times
  7. ↑ Rolling Stone, February 17, 2016 - Mavis Staples' Ode to Joy: How M. Ward, Neko Case and More Shaped New LP
  8. ↑ Billboard, October 4, 2003 - Page 45 Music Country, Haggard Speaks Out 'Like Never Before' By Chris Morris
  9. ↑ AllMusic - King Ernest, Blues Got Soul, Credits
  10. ↑ Allison To Release ANTI Debut 'The Way Of The World' March 23 Archived July 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. ANTI-, November 17, 2009
  11. ↑ Erickson Returns with Celebrated New Album Archived July 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. ANTI-, April 20, 2010
  12. ↑ Reeves, Mosi (2 March 2010). "New New Orleans". San Francisco Bay Guardian Online. Retrieved 4 March 2010.
  13. 1 2 Grinderman Album & European Tour Archived July 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. ANTI-, May 25, 2010
  14. ↑ Islands Sign to Anti- Records Pitchfork Archived February 19, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
  15. ↑ Islands Sign to Anti- Records Archived June 12, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. ANTI-, March 6, 2008
  16. ↑ Wood/Water: Liner Notes, The Promise Ring Archived January 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. ANTI-
  17. ↑ "Sean Rowe : Bio". Sean Rowe. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  18. ↑ "Simian Mobile Disco - Anti Records". Anti.com. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  19. ↑ "Bio". Solillaquists of Sound. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  20. ↑ "Son Little - Anti Records". Anti.com. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  21. ↑
  22. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 17, 2010. Retrieved September 18, 2010.
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