Fullsteam Records
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Fullsteam is an independent group of music companies whose activities include a record label, promotion and booking agency, festivals, a distribution company, rehearsal rooms, merchandising, publishing and management.
Awarded as the "independent label of the year" in Finland six years in a row in 2004-2009, Fullsteam Records is one of the most important sources of exiting new and fresh music from Finland.
Fullsteam Records roster: Callisto, Ceebrolistics, Cosmobile, Damn Seagulls, Disco Ensemble, DWNSTRS, I Walk The Line, Ismo Alanko Teholla, Jaakko & Jay, Lapko, MattiP, Medeia, Michael Black Electro, No Shame, Pedestrian's Motor, Rubik, Sister Flo, Sweatmaster
Fullsteam Agency is currently the main independent concert promoter and booking agency for alternative music in Finland; recent highlights include Prince, The National, The Prodigy, Fleet Foxes, The Flaming Lips, Social Distortion, RUSH, Wilco, Lily Allen, Band of Horses, Mars Volta, DJ Shadow, Interpol, The Sounds, Billy Talent, Robyn, Sigur Rós, Opeth, Belle and Sebastian, Gogol Bordello, Cut Copy and hundreds of others.
Fullsteam Agency domestic roster: Abduktio, Barren Earth, Callisto, The Capital Beat, Damn Seagulls, Disco Ensemble, DWNSTRS, Freeman, Fun, I Walk The Line, Isoveli, Jaakko & Jay, Knucklebone Oscar, Lapko, Medeia, The Micragirls
, No Shame, Omnium Gatherum, Pepe Deluxé, Rotten Sound, Rubik, Rytmihäiriö, Siinai, Sister Flo, Stamina, Sydän Sydän, Uusi Fantasia and The Valkyrians
Supersounds Music is a Finnish distribution company founded in 2003. Supersounds Music distributes such fine international labels as Play It Again Sam (PIAS), Rough Trade, Earache, AFM, Warp, Ministry Of Sound, Sub Pop etc.
Fullsteam Publishing works in cooperation with Air Chrysalis Music Publishing.
Fullsteam also runs Scandinavia`s largest rehearsal room studio called Indie Center with over 50 rooms, and has it´s own merchandising and management businesses.
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Awarded as the "independent label of the year" in Finland six years in a row in 2004-2009, Fullsteam Records is one of the most important sources of exiting new and fresh music from Finland.
Fullsteam Records roster: Callisto, Ceebrolistics, Cosmobile, Damn Seagulls, Disco Ensemble, DWNSTRS, I Walk The Line, Ismo Alanko Teholla, Jaakko & Jay, Lapko, MattiP, Medeia, Michael Black Electro, No Shame, Pedestrian's Motor, Rubik, Sister Flo, Sweatmaster
Fullsteam Agency is currently the main independent concert promoter and booking agency for alternative music in Finland; recent highlights include Prince, The National, The Prodigy, Fleet Foxes, The Flaming Lips, Social Distortion, RUSH, Wilco, Lily Allen, Band of Horses, Mars Volta, DJ Shadow, Interpol, The Sounds, Billy Talent, Robyn, Sigur Rós, Opeth, Belle and Sebastian, Gogol Bordello, Cut Copy and hundreds of others.
Fullsteam Agency domestic roster: Abduktio, Barren Earth, Callisto, The Capital Beat, Damn Seagulls, Disco Ensemble, DWNSTRS, Freeman, Fun, I Walk The Line, Isoveli, Jaakko & Jay, Knucklebone Oscar, Lapko, Medeia, The Micragirls
The Micragirls
The Micragirls are an all-female Finnish garage rock trio formed in 2001. The characteristic sound of The Micragirls is based on primitive beat, howling organ, and fervent vocal performances. Along their career the band has developed from sheer fun-having towards more soulful musical expression...
, No Shame, Omnium Gatherum, Pepe Deluxé, Rotten Sound, Rubik, Rytmihäiriö, Siinai, Sister Flo, Stamina, Sydän Sydän, Uusi Fantasia and The Valkyrians
Supersounds Music is a Finnish distribution company founded in 2003. Supersounds Music distributes such fine international labels as Play It Again Sam (PIAS), Rough Trade, Earache, AFM, Warp, Ministry Of Sound, Sub Pop etc.
Fullsteam Publishing works in cooperation with Air Chrysalis Music Publishing.
Fullsteam also runs Scandinavia`s largest rehearsal room studio called Indie Center with over 50 rooms, and has it´s own merchandising and management businesses.
Bands signed to Fullsteam Records
- CallistoCallisto (band)Callisto is a post-metal band from Turku, Finland. The band was formed in 2001 in Kokkola. Whilst their early works are hardcore/metalcore, their first album True Nature Unfolds has a strong sludge metal and doom influence and their second album Noir is more influenced by progressive and more...
- Damn SeagullsDamn Seagulls-History:Damn Seagulls is a Finnish-rock group, formed in 1997 in Helsinki. They're also noted for their hit single "Once Upon a Time" is featured of the credits of The Dudesons Movie & their TV Show. Their rock style is kind of different from other Rock bands due to their use of brass instruments...
- Disco EnsembleDisco EnsembleDisco Ensemble are a Finnish post-hardcore/alternative rock band, originating from the small town of Ulvila. They've been noted for their energetic sound and rhythm, original guitar riffs and electronic synthesizer sounds.-Early years :...
- Downstairs
- Flogging MollyFlogging MollyFlogging Molly is a seven-piece Irish-descendant band from Los Angeles, California, that is currently signed to their own record label, Borstal Beat Records.-Early years:...
(partially) - Gogol BordelloGogol BordelloGogol Bordello is a Gypsy punk band from the Lower East Side of Manhattan, formed in 1999 and known for theatrical stage shows and persistent touring.Much of the band's sound is inspired by Gypsy music...
(partially) - LapkoLapkoLapko is a Finnish alternative rock band from Harjavalta, formed in 1996. Lapko is notable for its popularity in Finland, having received "radio play, explosive concerts, and voluminous critical accolades" even before releasing its debut on a well-known label, according to Allmusic.Their first EP,...
- No Shame
- RubikRubik (band)Rubik is a Finnish indie pop/rock band known for its unique style of rich sound, complex but well-contained arrangements, changing rhythms and melodies ranging from playful and danceable to wistful and delicate....
- Sister Flo
- Sweatmaster
- Ismo AlankoIsmo AlankoIsmo Kullervo Alanko is a Finnish musician. He is known as the frontman of several bands, most famously Hassisen Kone, Sielun Veljet and Ismo Alanko Säätiö, as well as a successful solo artist....
1000 Records:
- Ceebrolistics
- Pedestrian´s Motor
Former artists:
- Abduktio
- Antero Lindgren
- Deep InsightDeep InsightDeep Insight was formed in early 2002 by childhood friends Jukka and Johannes . They were later joined by Miska and Ville .Their music is a mixture of American and emo rock, with Scandinavian influences...
- Dust Eater DogsDust Eater DogsDust Eater Dogs is a Christian rock band from Turku, Finland. Their music is a mixture of hardcore, funk and stoner rock.Dust Eater Dogs was formed in 1996 by three Majaback brothers and Christer Söderman.- Discography :* Thunderleg -ep...
- GanglionGanglion (band)Ganglion was both a Calgary-based electroacoustic rock band, and the musical alias for the solo recordings of bandleader Ivan Reese. Their music featured diverse instrumentation utilizing classical, modern and extended techniques...
- Koma
- Sela
Bands contracted with Fullsteam Agency
- Abduktio
- April
- Branded Women
- Callisto
- Damn Seagulls
- Disco Ensemble
- EndstandEndstandEndstand was a four member hardcore punk band from Finland. Since they formed in 1996 they have released six full length albums, a couple EPs and many splits...
- Evilsons
- I Walk The Line
- Knucklebone Oscar
- LapkoLapkoLapko is a Finnish alternative rock band from Harjavalta, formed in 1996. Lapko is notable for its popularity in Finland, having received "radio play, explosive concerts, and voluminous critical accolades" even before releasing its debut on a well-known label, according to Allmusic.Their first EP,...
- LordiLordiLordi is a Finnish hard rock/heavy metal band, formed in 1996 by the band's lead singer, songwriter and costume-designer, Mr. Lordi. The band is known for wearing monster masks and using pyrotechnics during concerts...
- No Shame
- PoisonblackPoisonblackPoisonblack is a Finnish heavy/gothic metal band led by singer/guitarist Ville Laihiala, known for his vocals with the band Sentenced from 1996 - 2005...
- Rotten SoundRotten SoundRotten Sound is a grindcore band from Vaasa, Finland, formed in 1993. The band comprises vocalist Keijo Niinimaa, guitarist Mika Aalto, bassist Kristian Toivainen and drummer Sami Latva...
- Rubik
- ShakeShakeShake may refer to:* Tremor* Milkshake* Handshake* Camera shaking, an effect fixed with image stablization* Shake , an informal unit of time equal to ten nanoseconds* Shake, Zimbabwe-Arts and entertainment:...
- Sister Flo
- Swallow the SunSwallow the SunSwallow the Sun is a Finnish melodic death / doom metal band.- Biography :Swallow the Sun was formed in early 2000 by Juha Raivio, joined soon by Pasi Pasanen came along . They rehearsed a couple of songs, one of them being "Through Her Silvery Body" which would end up on their first demo,Out of...
- The ValkyriansThe ValkyriansThe Valkyrians is a Finnish rocksteady and ska band.In 2006 they released their debut album High And Mighty, which was popular on the radio and charted at #24 on the national Finnish album chart. One of the album's singles, "Rankin Fullstop", peaked at #6 on the singles chart.The Valkyrians...
- Them Shepherds
- Tundramatiks