Anyway Records

Anyway Records is an independent record label based in Columbus, Ohio, which specializes in a Columbus brand of indie rock. It was established in 1991 by Bela Koe-Krompecher, called an "indie stalwart" by Entertainment Weekly.^[1]

During the 1990s the label was considered the most well-known and prolific label in Columbus.^[2] The Other Paper called Anyway Records "arguably the most influential indie label in Columbus throughout the last half of the ‘90s."^[3] The early 2000s saw a reduction in offerings, however since 2007, the label has put out records by The Whiles, The Kyle Sowashes, Moviola and The Lindsay.^[4] "Song for Jerry", off of The Whiles album Colors of the Year, appeared on the documentary Murderball.^[5] The Whiles album Sleepers Wake was referred to by Columbus Alive as a "masterpiece."^[6]

Past releases have included notable artists such as Guided by Voices, the Ass Ponys, the New Bomb Turks and Jenny Mae.^[2]

Current artists

Listed alphabetically

• Appalachian Death Ride
• Connections
• Ghost Shirt
• The Kyle Sowashes
• The Lindsay
• Moviola
• St. Lenox
• Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments
• The Whiles

See also

• List of record labels: A–H

References

1. "Columbus, Ohio: Local Heroes". Entertainment Weekly. 1995-03-17. Retrieved 08/20/12. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
2. Treadway, Joel (08/12/96). "Local Labels". www.cringe.com. Retrieved 08/20/12. Check date values in: |access-date=, |date= (help)
3. Allen, Rick (09/03/09). "Used Kids". The Other Paper. Retrieved 08/20/12. Check date values in: |access-date=, |date= (help)
4. "Releases from Anyway Label". Revolver/Midheaven. Retrieved 08/20/12. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
5. "Soundtracks for Murderball". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 08/20/12. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
6. Deville, Chris (08/02/12). "The Whiles announce first album since 2007". Columbus Alive. Retrieved 08/20/12. Check date values in: |access-date=, |date= (help)

External links

• Official website