Black Box Music
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Black Box Music is an independent music and artist development company based out of Mississauga, Ontario
, Canada
. The company, originally dubbed Black Box Recordings, began exclusively as a record label in 2003. It expanded to include booking and management services in recent years, prompting the brand change to Black Box Music in 2008. The Black Box Recordings brand still exists as the record label element of Black Box Music's full-service approach.
As the label grew, so did BBR's involvement in the careers of their artists, which developed into the artist management element of the company. Over the years, the management initiatives have expanded to include other artists of varying styles and profiles who are not signed to the Black Box Recordings record label.
Classified
(Half Life Records/Sony Music/Decon Records
)
Crash Parallel
(Black Box)
DreamFace (Black Box)
Living With Lions
(Black Box/Adeline Records
/Redfield Records/3Wise Records)
Shad
(Black Box/Decon Records
)
Ten Second Epic
(Black Box/Hassle Records/Bullion Records)
The Wooden Sky
(Black Box)
Northcote (Black Box)
Lisa Scinta (Independent)
)
Rosesdead (Black Box/One Day Savior Recordings
)
Summer Hero (Black Box)
Sydney (Black Box)
The Wolfnote (Black Box)
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The company, originally dubbed Black Box Recordings, began exclusively as a record label in 2003. It expanded to include booking and management services in recent years, prompting the brand change to Black Box Music in 2008. The Black Box Recordings brand still exists as the record label element of Black Box Music's full-service approach.
History
At the outset, the label was started with the goal of giving up and coming Canadian artists an opportunity to take their careers to the next level. Now five years and over fourteen releases later, it is widely regarded as one of the strongest independent Canadian labels in the country. Black Box Recordings is currently distributed by Fontana North in Canada.As the label grew, so did BBR's involvement in the careers of their artists, which developed into the artist management element of the company. Over the years, the management initiatives have expanded to include other artists of varying styles and profiles who are not signed to the Black Box Recordings record label.
"We pride ourselves on working with honest, genuine artists from a vast array of styles and profiles. We are, at the heart, an artist development company set on giving hard working artists the best shot at making a career in the music industry." - Black Box Music Facebook.
Current
Brighter Brightest (Black Box/MapleMusic)Classified
Classified (rapper)
Luke Boyd , professionally known as Classified, is a Canadian rapper and producer from Enfield, Nova Scotia.-Career:...
(Half Life Records/Sony Music/Decon Records
Decon
Decon is a New York based idea shop / production company / record label. Its in-house label represents hip-hop and contemporary R&B artists including Jay Electronica, Nneka, 88-Keys, RJD2, the Alchemist, Freddie Gibbs, Goapele, and Aceyalone....
)
Crash Parallel
Crash Parallel
Crash Parallel is an alternative band from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada who have been compared to Lifehouse, Counting Crows, the Fray, Coldplay, and David Gray. Their debut album, World We Know, was released May 6, 2008 and includes the first single and title track, "World We...
(Black Box)
DreamFace (Black Box)
Living With Lions
Living with Lions (band)
Living with Lions is a Canadian pop punk band from Vancouver, British Columbia. They are currently signed to Adeline Records in the United States, and Black Box Music in Canada.-History:...
(Black Box/Adeline Records
Adeline Records
Adeline Records is a record label which was formed in Oakland, California in late 1997. It is co-owned by Billie Joe Armstrong, lead singer of Green Day, his wife Adrienne Armstrong, and Jim Thiebaud, professional skateboarder...
/Redfield Records/3Wise Records)
Shad
Shad (rapper)
Shadrach Kabango , credited as Shad or Shad K., is a Canadian hip hop artist.-Early life:Born in Kenya, of Rwandan parents, Shad was raised in London, Ontario. His mother worked in London as a hospital lab technician; his father, as a machinist...
(Black Box/Decon Records
Decon
Decon is a New York based idea shop / production company / record label. Its in-house label represents hip-hop and contemporary R&B artists including Jay Electronica, Nneka, 88-Keys, RJD2, the Alchemist, Freddie Gibbs, Goapele, and Aceyalone....
)
Ten Second Epic
Ten Second Epic
Ten Second Epic is a five-piece rock band from Edmonton, Alberta. The band formed in 2002 and still consists of original lineup Andrew Usenik , Daniel Carriere , Craig Spelliscy , Sandy MacKinnon and Patrick Birtles . The band has released two full-length albums, Count Yourself In and Hometown...
(Black Box/Hassle Records/Bullion Records)
The Wooden Sky
The Wooden Sky
The Wooden Sky are a Canadian indie rock band based in Toronto, Ontario. They formed in 2003 as Friday Morning's Regret, but changed their name in 2007. They are currently signed to Black Box Recordings who has released their last two records....
(Black Box)
Northcote (Black Box)
Lisa Scinta (Independent)
Past
The Fullblast (Black Box/Dine Alone RecordsDine Alone Records
Dine Alone Records is a Canadian independent Record Label founded by Joel Carriere. The Label specializes in a wide range of alternative rock. Dine Alone was until recently closely associated with Distort Entertainment's president Greg Below.-History:...
)
Rosesdead (Black Box/One Day Savior Recordings
One Day Savior Recordings
One Day Savior Recordings is an independent record label based in Williston Park New York, formed in 1997 by Christopher Tzompanakis of the metalcore band skycamefalling...
)
Summer Hero (Black Box)
Sydney (Black Box)
The Wolfnote (Black Box)
Discography
| Catalogue number | Artist name | Album name | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBR001 | The Fullblast | Contagious Movement Theory | March 6, 2004 |
| BBR002 | Rosesdead | The Relationship Between Music & Numbers | June 4, 2004 |
| BBR003 | The Wolfnote | This Is the Getdown | June 4, 2004 |
| BBR004 | The Wolfnote | Sacred Bodies | July 28, 2005 |
| BBR005 | Sydney | Sydney | September 27, 2005 |
| BBR006 | Rosesdead | Stages | March 28, 2006 |
| BBR007 | Summer Hero | Soundcanvas | August 5, 2006 |
| BBR008 | Ten Second Epic | Count Yourself In | October 10, 2006 |
| BBR009 | Living with Lions | Dude Manor EP | September 18, 2007 |
| BBR010 | Sydney | When We Were Safe | October 9, 2007 |
| BBR011 | Shad Shad (rapper) Shadrach Kabango , credited as Shad or Shad K., is a Canadian hip hop artist.-Early life:Born in Kenya, of Rwandan parents, Shad was raised in London, Ontario. His mother worked in London as a hospital lab technician; his father, as a machinist... |
The Old Prince The Old Prince The Old Prince is the second album by Canadian rapper Shad, released October 23, 2007 on Black Box Recordings. On June 30, 2009, it was re-released on iTunes on the same label.-Singles:... |
October 16, 2007 |
| BBR012 | The Wooden Sky The Wooden Sky The Wooden Sky are a Canadian indie rock band based in Toronto, Ontario. They formed in 2003 as Friday Morning's Regret, but changed their name in 2007. They are currently signed to Black Box Recordings who has released their last two records.... |
When Lost at Sea When Lost at Sea -Track listing:All songs were written by Gavin Gardiner and The Wooden Sky, except where noted.#"This Bird Has Flown" – 3:18#"The Wooden Sky" – 4:23#"North Dakota" – 3:51#"Darker Streets Than Mine" – 2:49#"Angst For the Memories" – 3:27... |
February 26, 2008 |
| BBR013 | Living with Lions | Make Your Mark | June 17, 2008 |
| BBR014 | Ten Second Epic | Hometown | January 27, 2009 |
| BBR015 | The Wooden Sky | If I Don't Come Home You'll Know I'm Gone | August 25, 2009 |
| BBR016 | Northcote | Borrowed Chords, Tired Eyes | December 8, 2009 |
| BBR017 | Shad | TSOL | May 25, 2010 |
| BBR018 | Lisa Scinta | The Bathroom Sessions EP | August 17, 2010 |
| BBR019 | Crash Parallel | Crash Parallel | February 8, 2011 |
| BBR020 | Living With Lions | Holy Shit | May 17, 2011 |
| BBR021 | Shad | iTunes Session | March 1, 2011 |
| BBR022 | Northcote | Gather No Dust | April 19, 2011 |
| BBR023 | Brighter Brightest | Right For Me | August 9, 2011 |
| BBR024 | Lisa Scinta | Naked EP | August 10, 2011 |
| BBR025 | Ten Second Epic | Better Off | September 20, 2011 |
| BBR026 | The Wooden Sky | City Of Light EP | October 25, 2011 |
Awards and nominations
| Artist | Award | Year | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Second Epic Ten Second Epic Ten Second Epic is a five-piece rock band from Edmonton, Alberta. The band formed in 2002 and still consists of original lineup Andrew Usenik , Daniel Carriere , Craig Spelliscy , Sandy MacKinnon and Patrick Birtles . The band has released two full-length albums, Count Yourself In and Hometown... |
MuchMusic Video Award | 2007 | Best Independent Video | Nominated |
| Ten Second Epic | Canadian Radio Music Award | 2008 | Rock | Nominated |
| Ten Second Epic | Canadian Independent Music Awards | 2008 | Rock Band of the Year | Nominated |
| Shad Shad (rapper) Shadrach Kabango , credited as Shad or Shad K., is a Canadian hip hop artist.-Early life:Born in Kenya, of Rwandan parents, Shad was raised in London, Ontario. His mother worked in London as a hospital lab technician; his father, as a machinist... |
Juno Award | 2008 | Rap Recording Of The Year | Nominated |
| Shad Shad (rapper) Shadrach Kabango , credited as Shad or Shad K., is a Canadian hip hop artist.-Early life:Born in Kenya, of Rwandan parents, Shad was raised in London, Ontario. His mother worked in London as a hospital lab technician; his father, as a machinist... |
Polaris Music Prize | 2008 | Short List | Nominated |
| Shad Shad (rapper) Shadrach Kabango , credited as Shad or Shad K., is a Canadian hip hop artist.-Early life:Born in Kenya, of Rwandan parents, Shad was raised in London, Ontario. His mother worked in London as a hospital lab technician; his father, as a machinist... |
CBC Radio 3 CBC Radio 3 CBC Radio 3 is a radio station that consists of two parts devoted to Canadian arts and music: a radio service which is available on Sirius Satellite Radio and streaming audio, and several daily and weekly podcasts from the CBC Radio 3 website... Bucky Award |
2008 | Collaboration Of The Year (w/Hey Ocean!) | Nominated |
| Shad Shad (rapper) Shadrach Kabango , credited as Shad or Shad K., is a Canadian hip hop artist.-Early life:Born in Kenya, of Rwandan parents, Shad was raised in London, Ontario. His mother worked in London as a hospital lab technician; his father, as a machinist... |
CBC Radio 3 CBC Radio 3 CBC Radio 3 is a radio station that consists of two parts devoted to Canadian arts and music: a radio service which is available on Sirius Satellite Radio and streaming audio, and several daily and weekly podcasts from the CBC Radio 3 website... Bucky Award |
2008 | Video Of The Year (The Old Prince...) | Won |
| Sydney | Hamilton Music Award | 2008 | Emo Recording Of The Year | Won |
| Ten Second Epic Ten Second Epic Ten Second Epic is a five-piece rock band from Edmonton, Alberta. The band formed in 2002 and still consists of original lineup Andrew Usenik , Daniel Carriere , Craig Spelliscy , Sandy MacKinnon and Patrick Birtles . The band has released two full-length albums, Count Yourself In and Hometown... |
MuchMusic Video Award | 2009 | Best Rock Video | Nominated |
| Shad Shad (rapper) Shadrach Kabango , credited as Shad or Shad K., is a Canadian hip hop artist.-Early life:Born in Kenya, of Rwandan parents, Shad was raised in London, Ontario. His mother worked in London as a hospital lab technician; his father, as a machinist... |
Juno Award Juno Award The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music... |
2011 | Rap Recording Of The Year (TSOL) | Won |