Alex Smoke creates his own label

BeautifulBurnout · #1 12-27-2006, 08:02 AM

From Beat Factor.

Will be interesting to see who he actually signs up, given that

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"the direction of the label will not be minimal house", so he is more "interested in individual takes on dance floor genres. i.e. good, interesting dance music, regardless of genre, with a nod to weirdness."

There is always room for a new label out there, imo, and it is particularly welcome, coming from someone of Smoke's musical calibre, and a Brit to boot.

Will also be interesting to see how the label will rank alongside the likes of other European favourites like Kompakt and Shitkatapult.

Good luck Alex. Bated breath here.

Eikman · #2 12-27-2006, 08:21 AM

starting a label is nothing exciting these days....in the past year there were a shitload of new labels and sub-labels, especially in the minimal/techno sector. i have so many 12"s from new german labels, but most of the releases remain pale compared to the ones on the established ones, but maybe that's just me.

i dont think smoke's label can rival the global players, especially not kompakt, which is probably one of the most important names in europe these days (the mp3 shop, the distribution, the booking agency...they are freakin huge), but as long as there is some fine stuff it is more than welcome.

TheRev · #3 12-27-2006, 09:14 AM

Everything has to start somewhere.... and we could certainly use more lables doing something besides cranking out more boring minimal techno.

Eikman · #4 12-27-2006, 10:44 AM

isnt that what alex smoke did on vakant?

BrotherLovesDub · #5 12-27-2006, 10:46 AM

Dr. Mr. Smoke. You have 1 song, arranged 50 different ways. You name them different names, but they're actually the same song. Will your label see you releasing a song with a slightly different forumula?

Dirty0900 · #6 12-27-2006, 11:02 AM

We should start a label:

Dirty Rekkids

BeautifulBurnout · #7 12-27-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty0900

We should start a label:

Dirty Rekkids

Now that isn't a daft idea at all.

Bear in mind that I am Leon's agent, so all negotiations pass through me

And if anyone else thinks it is a good idea to have a lawyer for an agent, do get in touch now