Ho Hum Records
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Ho Hum Records is an independent record label
specialising in acoustic
folk
/ electronica
music. Founded in 2007 in Crystal Palace
, South London
by Alex Pilkington and Mark Tucker, who between them have worked as songwriters, producers and engineers in a wide variety of genres; and influenced by the state of the recording industry in 2007 - decided to begin a new record label with focus on sustaining careers for artists and by offering recording and production time in their own studios, as well as space on their web-site to promote their music. Both Mark and Alex actively produce most output on the label and have done since it's inception.
Working alongside Ho Hum Records are Westbury Music who administer Ho Hum Music Publishing, ADA, Warners who distribute Ho Hum’s catalogue, XTaster who advise on marketing and various promoters including The Electroacoustic Club who have co-hosted Ho Hum music events at the Slaughtered Lamb pub in London’s Clerkenwell
.
Artists currently on the label include Sophie Barker
, Custom Blue
, Beth Hirsch
, Flotilla, The Formula, Mark Pritchard, Blue Rose Code, Lucky Jim (music) and The Willow.
As well as CD albums, Ho Hum Records release collectible 7” singles and digital downloads which when downloaded from the Ho Hum site contain extras such as full PDF artwork.
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
specialising in acoustic
Acoustic music
Acoustic music comprises music that solely or primarily uses instruments which produce sound through entirely acoustic means, as opposed to electric or electronic means...
folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
/ electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
music. Founded in 2007 in Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace, London
Crystal Palace is a residential area in south London, England named from the former local landmark, The Crystal Palace, which occupied the area from 1854 to 1936. The area is located approximately 8 miles south east of Charing Cross, and offers impressive views over the capital...
, South London
South London
South London is the southern part of London, England, United Kingdom.According to the 2011 official Boundary Commission for England definition, South London includes the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark, Sutton and...
by Alex Pilkington and Mark Tucker, who between them have worked as songwriters, producers and engineers in a wide variety of genres; and influenced by the state of the recording industry in 2007 - decided to begin a new record label with focus on sustaining careers for artists and by offering recording and production time in their own studios, as well as space on their web-site to promote their music. Both Mark and Alex actively produce most output on the label and have done since it's inception.
Working alongside Ho Hum Records are Westbury Music who administer Ho Hum Music Publishing, ADA, Warners who distribute Ho Hum’s catalogue, XTaster who advise on marketing and various promoters including The Electroacoustic Club who have co-hosted Ho Hum music events at the Slaughtered Lamb pub in London’s Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell is an area of central London in the London Borough of Islington. From 1900 to 1965 it was part of the Metropolitan Borough of Finsbury. The well after which it was named was rediscovered in 1924. The watchmaking and watch repairing trades were once of great importance...
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Artists currently on the label include Sophie Barker
Sophie Barker
Sophie Barker is a British singer from London, best known for her work with the British downtempo group Zero 7. Sophie left University College London after two years to become a full-time singer, signing with Sony Records. She is the co-writer of the band's biggest hit, "Destiny", and sings the...
, Custom Blue
Custom Blue
Custom Blue is a British band who have recorded and produced for Island Records, V2, Far Out Recordings and !K7 Records prior to releasing with Ho Hum Records in London.-Career:...
, Beth Hirsch
Beth Hirsch
Beth Hirsch is a singer-songwriter from Tampa, Florida, born in . Hirsch is best known for her collaboration with Air on their critically acclaimed album Moon Safari. Her first solo album, Early Days, was released in 1999, followed by Titles & Idols in 2001...
, Flotilla, The Formula, Mark Pritchard, Blue Rose Code, Lucky Jim (music) and The Willow.
As well as CD albums, Ho Hum Records release collectible 7” singles and digital downloads which when downloaded from the Ho Hum site contain extras such as full PDF artwork.
Artists
- Beth HirschBeth HirschBeth Hirsch is a singer-songwriter from Tampa, Florida, born in . Hirsch is best known for her collaboration with Air on their critically acclaimed album Moon Safari. Her first solo album, Early Days, was released in 1999, followed by Titles & Idols in 2001...
- Blue Rose Code
- Crispian MillsCrispian MillsCrispian Mills is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is the son of actress Hayley Mills and director Roy Boulting, the grandson of John Mills and Mary Hayley Bell , nephew of Juliet Mills and Jonathan Mills, and half-brother to Jason "Ace" Lawson...
- Custom BlueCustom BlueCustom Blue is a British band who have recorded and produced for Island Records, V2, Far Out Recordings and !K7 Records prior to releasing with Ho Hum Records in London.-Career:...
- Flotilla
- Lucky Jim
- Mark Prichard
- Metamono
- Sophie BarkerSophie BarkerSophie Barker is a British singer from London, best known for her work with the British downtempo group Zero 7. Sophie left University College London after two years to become a full-time singer, signing with Sony Records. She is the co-writer of the band's biggest hit, "Destiny", and sings the...
- The Formula
- The Willow