Excelsior Recordings
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Excelsior Recordings is an independent record label located in Utrecht
, Netherlands
, born out of a love - for 7" vinyl, and anger - over almost-famous Dutch band’s Daryll-Ann
's luck. First up was a single release; Nothing sucks like Electrolux. Then, after disappointment with Daryll-Ann's career in the UK, producer Frans Hagenaars and manager Ferry Roseboom decided to release a couple of LPs that brought the band critical acclaim.
Since then Excelsior's reputation as a staunchly independent label dealing in quirky, intelligent and accessible pop in the Lowlands has blossomed with the help of releases from Moss, Spinvis, Daily Bread and Hospital Bombers. Johan, Caesar, Spinvis, GEM and Alamo Race Track are some of the label’s biggest names. And it doesn’t end there, as the label has released kid’s early learning audio books, (Eddie Ekster), power-trio rock, (Belgium’s Triggerfinger), and archaic jazz – (the “Blue Flamingo (78RPM)” LP).
Utrecht (city)
Utrecht city and municipality is the capital and most populous city of the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is located in the eastern corner of the Randstad conurbation, and is the fourth largest city of the Netherlands with a population of 312,634 on 1 Jan 2011.Utrecht's ancient city centre features...
, Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, born out of a love - for 7" vinyl, and anger - over almost-famous Dutch band’s Daryll-Ann
Daryll-Ann
Daryll-Ann was a Dutch rock band stemming from Ermelo, a small rural village in the east of the Netherlands. Between 1992 and 2004 the band released six studio albums, plus one live album. Daryll-Ann was the first signing of Dutch label Excelsior Recordings...
's luck. First up was a single release; Nothing sucks like Electrolux. Then, after disappointment with Daryll-Ann's career in the UK, producer Frans Hagenaars and manager Ferry Roseboom decided to release a couple of LPs that brought the band critical acclaim.
Since then Excelsior's reputation as a staunchly independent label dealing in quirky, intelligent and accessible pop in the Lowlands has blossomed with the help of releases from Moss, Spinvis, Daily Bread and Hospital Bombers. Johan, Caesar, Spinvis, GEM and Alamo Race Track are some of the label’s biggest names. And it doesn’t end there, as the label has released kid’s early learning audio books, (Eddie Ekster), power-trio rock, (Belgium’s Triggerfinger), and archaic jazz – (the “Blue Flamingo (78RPM)” LP).
Artists
- Absynthe MindedAbsynthe MindedAbsynthe Minded is a Belgian rock band, around frontman, vocalist and guitarist Bert Ostyn. Their tracks have been known to contain a mix of thirties jazz, with a touch of funky soul, Balkan beats and Merseyside pop....
- Alamo Race TrackAlamo Race TrackAlamo Race Track is a rock band from Amsterdam, Netherlands. They have released three full-length albums. Their current effort, Unicorn Loves Deer, was released on March 21, 2011 in their native country.-Early days :...
- BauerBauer (Dutch band)Bauer is a band founded in 1999 by former Bettie Serveert drummer Berend Dubbe and based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The band writes upbeat electronic music.-Discography:...
- Beans & Fatback
- Benjamin BBenjamin BGuitar rock band Benjamin B was founded in 1994 in Winschoten, the Netherlands. After releasing two albums on Excelsior Recordings, the band released its latest record Tired of the Moon on Living Room Records.-The Early Days:...
- CaesarCaesar (band)Caesar was an indie rock trio from Amsterdam consisting of Roald van Oosten, Marit de Loos and Sem Bakker. The band was founded in 1994. Caesar released four studio albums, plus one retrospective release in 2006, Before My Band Explodes....
- Daily BreadDaily BreadDaily Bread is a blues album with heavy reggae influences by Corey Harris. It was released on 7 June 2005, through Rounder Records.- Track listing :#"Daily Bread" – 5:12#"I See Your Face" – 3:25...
- Daryll-AnnDaryll-AnnDaryll-Ann was a Dutch rock band stemming from Ermelo, a small rural village in the east of the Netherlands. Between 1992 and 2004 the band released six studio albums, plus one live album. Daryll-Ann was the first signing of Dutch label Excelsior Recordings...
- De StaatDe Staat-Biography:De Staat started as a one man project by the leadsinger, Torre Florim, who brought the band together. Their first demo was made in 2007 and recorded in Florim's apartment. Before they even got signed they were already a full grown band, because of their well received live performances in...
- Do-The-UndoDo-The-UndoDo-The-Undo is the solo outfit of Anne Soldaat, former main singer of Daryll-Ann. The band released its self-titled debut record in January 2007 on Excelsior Recordings.-Biography:...
- El Pino & the VolunteersEl Pino & the VolunteersEl Pino & the Volunteers is a band from Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The band’s music mixes alt. rock with Americana. In 2006 the band’s debut album Molten City is released on Excelsior Recordings.-Biography:...
- FixkesFixkesFixkes is a Belgian band from Stabroek, close to Antwerp. The band mixesacoustic pop and rap in their music. In February 2007, they released their first official single, Kvraagetaan. The single was an enormous success in Belgium and reached highest position in the local hit charts, Ultratop.-Band...
- GemGem (band)GEM is a band from Utrecht, The Netherlands. The five-piece, founded in 2003, plays energetic rock, mixing grit with melody. GEM has released two albums of which Escapades is the newest.-Biography:...
- Ghost TruckerGhost Trucker (band)Ghost Trucker plays alternative rock music with electronic flourishes. The band consists of Roald van Oosten , Asta Kat, Ralph Mulder , Rik Elstgeest and Jelte van Andel. The band released one album, The Grand Mystique in 2006.-History:In 2004 Van Oosten had already worked on numerous soundtrack...
- Green Hornet
- Hallo VenrayHallo VenrayHallo Venray is a guitar rock band from The Hague in the Netherlands. The band is a mainstay in the Dutch rock scene and has produced a number of successful albums of which Leather on My Soul is the latest.-Biography:...
- The HeightsThe HeightsThe Heights or Heights may refer to:Places:*The Heights, Jersey City, New Jersey, US*Sterling Heights, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit also known as "The Heights"...
- Herb Spectacles, theThe Herb SpectaclesThe Herb Spectacles play a 21st century mix of South American Tijuana and Mariachi. Inspired by the likes of Chet Baker’s mariachi recordings and Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass, the group aims to boost interest in this musical style once more.-Biography:...
- Hospital Bombers
- JohanJohan (band)Johan was a Dutch band based around singer/guitarist Jacco de Greeuw. Their music has been primarily influenced by bands such as The Beatles, Crowded House, and The Byrds.-Biography:...
- Lefties Soul ConnectionLefties Soul ConnectionLefties Soul Connection are a Dutch funk band from Amsterdam.The band was formed by guitarist Onno Smit and organist Alviz in August 2001, with Cody Vogel joining on drums by the end of the year. Bram Brosman joined as full-time bassist early in 2002, as the group solidified a mostly instrumental...
- Liam FinnLiam FinnLiam Mullane Finn is a New Zealand musician and songwriter. Born in Australia, he moved to New Zealand as a child...
- Lola Kite
- LPGLPG (band)LPG is a Dutch indie-pop band, signed on Excelsior Recordings/V2 Records. In April 2005, their critically acclaimed debut album I fear no foe was released in the Netherlands, receiving positive reviews from established magazines and websites, such as Oor, VPRO 3voor12 and Volkskrant...
- Meindert Talma & the NegroesMeindert Talma & the NegroesMeindert Talma is a Dutch lo-fi singer and keyboardist whose backing band goes by the name of "the Negroes." He sings in Dutch as well as West Frisian and English and has released seven albums .-Biography:...
- MossMoss (band)Moss is a three-piece English doom metal band that formed in 2000. Influenced by H. P. Lovecraft and the occult, songs usually average the 20 minute mark and incorporate dense and otherworldly atmospheres...
- RoosbeefRoosbeefRoosbeef is a Dutch band from Duiven around singer-songwriter Roos Rebergen. They are acclaimed for their original lyrics and musical style. Rebergen describes their style as melodic pop music with a raw edge.A selftitled EP was released in 2007....
- Scram C BabyScram C BabyScram C Baby is a Dutch band, founded in the late eighties. Line-up in 2010: Geert de Groot, John Cees Smit, Marit de Loos en Frank van Praag. John Cees Smit participated in TAP and De Zwarte Hand Scram C Baby is a Dutch band, founded in the late eighties. Line-up in 2010: Geert de Groot, John Cees...
- SoloSolo (band)Solo is the musical outfit of Dutch musicians Michiel Flamman and Simon Gitsels. The duo released two albums, of which the latest Solopeople was the biggest success. The album released on label Excelsior Recordings spawned a Dutch top 20 hit with Come Back To Me.-Songs ’n Sounds :In 2003 Flamman...
- Speed 78
- SpinvisSpinvisSpinvis is a Dutch one-man project centred around Erik de Jong . Using experimental, lo-fi music, Spinvis became an instant success in his home country, earning two gold records in the process and performing sold-out tours in both the Netherlands and Belgium.-Spinvis:In 2001, Erik de Jong, or...
- SupersubSupersubSupersub may mean:* supersub, a cricket term for a type of substitute player/player substitution* super-submarine sandwich, a larger, longer or more stuffed hero sandwich* a super-submarine, a superior underwater vehicle...
- Tim KnolTim KnolTim Knol is a Dutch singer-songwriter.-Biography:Knol was born and raised in Hoorn, where he started making music at the age of 10. Locally, he made an impression with the band Be Right Back in which he sang and played guitar. While playing in that band, he also worked on various side projects and...
- TriggerfingerTriggerfingerTriggerfinger is a Flemish rock band from Antwerp, Belgium, formed in 1998. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Ruben Block, bassist Paul Van Bruystegem and Mario Goossens as drummer....
- Under byenUnder byen' is a Danish band founded in 1995 mainly by Katrine Stochholm and Henriette Sennenvaldt. is known for producing their own unorthodox interpretation of rock. They rarely use guitars. Instead their soundscape is dominated by piano, cello, violin, electrically distorted saw, organ, drums and...
- zZzZZzJuan Manuel Silveyra zZz is a Dutch band from Amsterdam, founded in 2001, formed by Björn Ottenheim and Daan Schinkel. On their first album, the instruments of the band only consisted of an organ and a drumkit. They have since incorporated other electronic and live elements into their sound. The...