Heron Recordings
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Heron Recordings is an independent record label
based in London, England. Bands on the label include The Beep Seals
, Goldheart Assembly
, Jennifer Gentle
, The See See and Mossy Pine.
In 2009 the label collaborated with author Will Hodgkinson
on a collection of contemporary field recordings to accompany his book The Ballad Of Britain
. The album featured recordings of artists including Gruff Rhys
, Martin Carthy
and Alasdair Roberts (musician) playing songs captured by Hodgkinson on a portable recording device.
The label is distributed in the UK by Vital, which has recently been renamed [PIAS] UK.
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
based in London, England. Bands on the label include The Beep Seals
The Beep Seals
The Beep Seals were an English psychedelic indie rock band from Manchester.-Career:The Beep Seals were formed in 2006 by Alfie guitarist Ian Smith, Jack Cooper, Phil Anderson and Milo Scaglioni. They began working on demos after touring with Jim Noir in support of his Tower of Love album as his...
, Goldheart Assembly
Goldheart Assembly
-History:Goldheart Assembly formed in 2007, as a group of six musicians from various bands. They met at club nights, at Covent Garden’s Rock Garden, run by now-bandleaders James Dale and John Herbert...
, Jennifer Gentle
Jennifer Gentle
-History:Jennifer Gentle was formed by Marco Fasolo and Alessio Gastaldello in early 2000, after the breakup of Marco’s previous band, Carcers. Later, these two young men teamed up with guitarist Isacco Maretto and bassist Nick Crivellari, which would complete the early stage of this Northern...
, The See See and Mossy Pine.
In 2009 the label collaborated with author Will Hodgkinson
Will Hodgkinson
Will Hodgkinson is a journalist and author from London, England. He writes for The Guardian newspaper, 'The Times newspaper, 'Mojo magazine, and presents the Sky Arts TV show Songbook, in which he interviews contemporary songwriters....
on a collection of contemporary field recordings to accompany his book The Ballad Of Britain
. The album featured recordings of artists including Gruff Rhys
Gruff Rhys
Gruffydd Maredudd Bowen Rhys is a Welsh musician, performing solo and with several bands, including Super Furry Animals who obtained mainstream success in the 1990s. He also most recently formed the electro-pop outfit Neon Neon with Boom Bip. Their album Stainless Style was nominated for the 2008...
, Martin Carthy
Martin Carthy
Martin Carthy MBE is an English folk singer and guitarist who has remained one of the most influential figures in British traditional music, inspiring contemporaries such as Bob Dylan and Paul Simon and later artists such as Richard Thompson since he emerged as a young musician in the early days...
and Alasdair Roberts (musician) playing songs captured by Hodgkinson on a portable recording device.
The label is distributed in the UK by Vital, which has recently been renamed [PIAS] UK.