Jeepster Records
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Jeepster Records is a London
, England-based independent record label
which is currently the home of bands Parka and SixNationState
. The label is noted for having been the home of critically acclaimed artists Belle and Sebastian and Snow Patrol
.
Jeepster Records was founded in 1995 by Mark Jones and Stefano D’Andrea. Their first signing, Belle and Sebastian, proved a success and enabled the label to sign other acts in following years, namely Snow Patrol
in December 1997, Salako in 1998, Looper in 1999 and The Gentle Waves in 2000.
While Jeepster's acts, particularly Belle & Sebastian, received critical acclaim, the label found themselves financially troubled and were not in a position to renew the contracts of its most successful artists in 2002. This effectively put the label into a dormant state whereby they were unable to invest in signing new artists.
Jeepster continued to release material from their former acts whilst in this dormant state and in 2003 a Belle & Sebastian
DVD entitled Fans Only
was released followed in 2005 by a compilation, Push Barman to Open Old Wounds
, containing Belle & Sebastian's EPs and singles. In early 2006, Jeepster re-released the two albums Snow Patrol recorded for the label, Songs for Polarbears
and When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up
. The re-releases included bonus tracks which were not included on the original albums.
In April 2006, Jeepster announced its first new signing in years, SixNationState
, and soon after announced the signing of another band, Parka.
In November 2008, Jeepster released a new Belle & Sebastian compilation, The BBC Sessions
. The album consists of tracks recorded for the BBC in 1996 as well as other Belle & Sebastian rarities.
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England-based independent record label
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:...
which is currently the home of bands Parka and SixNationState
SixNationState
SixNationState is an indie rock band formed in 2004 in Southampton, UK...
. The label is noted for having been the home of critically acclaimed artists Belle and Sebastian and Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow...
.
Jeepster Records was founded in 1995 by Mark Jones and Stefano D’Andrea. Their first signing, Belle and Sebastian, proved a success and enabled the label to sign other acts in following years, namely Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow...
in December 1997, Salako in 1998, Looper in 1999 and The Gentle Waves in 2000.
While Jeepster's acts, particularly Belle & Sebastian, received critical acclaim, the label found themselves financially troubled and were not in a position to renew the contracts of its most successful artists in 2002. This effectively put the label into a dormant state whereby they were unable to invest in signing new artists.
Jeepster continued to release material from their former acts whilst in this dormant state and in 2003 a Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian
Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. Belle and Sebastian are often compared with influential indie bands such as The Smiths, as well as classic acts such as Love, Bob Dylan and Nick Drake. The name Belle & Sebastian comes from Belle et Sébastien, a 1965...
DVD entitled Fans Only
Fans Only
Fans Only is a record of the development of Belle & Sebastian during their time with Jeepster, from If You're Feeling Sinister to Storytelling. Featuring all of the videos, live performances, interviews, out-takes, TV appearances, early documentary footage, exclusive material and behind the scenes...
was released followed in 2005 by a compilation, Push Barman to Open Old Wounds
Push Barman to Open Old Wounds
Push Barman to Open Old Wounds is a 2005 two-disc/triple-LP compilation released by Belle & Sebastian. Blender Magazine described the collection as "25 charming tales of shy girls dabbling in photography and bookish boys dabbling in shy girls."...
, containing Belle & Sebastian's EPs and singles. In early 2006, Jeepster re-released the two albums Snow Patrol recorded for the label, Songs for Polarbears
Songs for Polarbears
*"Marketplace" is included as a hidden track after "One Hundred Things You Should Have Done in Bed" on both versions.*All bonus tracks originally appeared as B-sides to the singles released from "Songs for Polarbears".-Personnel:Snow Patrol...
and When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up
When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up
-Bonus tracks on 2006 re-release:*All bonus tracks originally appeared as B-sides to the singles released from "When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up".-Reception:...
. The re-releases included bonus tracks which were not included on the original albums.
In April 2006, Jeepster announced its first new signing in years, SixNationState
SixNationState
SixNationState is an indie rock band formed in 2004 in Southampton, UK...
, and soon after announced the signing of another band, Parka.
In November 2008, Jeepster released a new Belle & Sebastian compilation, The BBC Sessions
The BBC Sessions (Belle and Sebastian album)
The BBC Sessions is an album by Belle & Sebastian. It is a double album. The first disc is a compilation of unreleased recordings recorded between 1996 and 2001, while the second is a live recording from a concert in Belfast on 21 December 2001...
. The album consists of tracks recorded for the BBC in 1996 as well as other Belle & Sebastian rarities.