Luckyhorse Industries
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Luckyhorse Industries is an independent record label and producer of music related artifacts and art, established in Seattle, Washington
in 2001 by musician James Bertram
and photographer Amanda Graham. Bertram has played guitar, bass, and keyboards with Lync
, Built to Spill
, Beck
, Red Stars Theory
, Pennsy's Electric Workhorses, 764-Hero
, and Amy Blaschke. Luckyhorse Industries currently works with bands such as Modest Mouse
, The Fleet Foxes, The Fiery Furnaces
, Tiny Vipers
, The Cave Singers
, Love as Laughter
, The Murder City Devils, Minus the Bear
, and The Blood Brothers.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
in 2001 by musician James Bertram
James Bertram
James Bertram may refer to:*James Munro Bertram, New Zealand writer and academic*James Bertram, American indie-rock musician*James Bertram , secretary to steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie...
and photographer Amanda Graham. Bertram has played guitar, bass, and keyboards with Lync
Lync
Lync was a 1990's post-hardcore band from Olympia, Washington.Formed in 1992, Lync was composed of vocalist/guitarist Sam Jayne, bassist/vocalist James Bertram and drummer Dave Schneider...
, Built to Spill
Built to Spill
Built to Spill is an American indie rock band based in Boise, Idaho. The band has released seven full-length albums. Their most recent album, There Is No Enemy, was released on October 6, 2009.-History:...
, Beck
Beck
Beck Hansen is an American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known by the stage name Beck...
, Red Stars Theory
Red Stars Theory
Red Stars Theory is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band was formed in early 1995 when James Bertram was looking for someone to play guitar with and found Tonie Palmasani , Jeremiah Green and Jason Talley...
, Pennsy's Electric Workhorses, 764-Hero
764-HERO
764-HERO was an American Indie rock band from Seattle, Washington, signed to Up Records. The band's name, suggested by a friend, is taken from the Washington State Department of Transportation phone number for reporting HOV lane violators ....
, and Amy Blaschke. Luckyhorse Industries currently works with bands such as Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think...
, The Fleet Foxes, The Fiery Furnaces
The Fiery Furnaces
The Fiery Furnaces are a U.S. indie rock band formed in 2000 in Brooklyn, New York. The band's primary members are Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger. The siblings are originally from Oak Park, Illinois, a near-western suburb of Chicago.- Band biography :...
, Tiny Vipers
Tiny Vipers
Tiny Vipers is the stage name of Jesy Fortino, an acoustic musician from Seattle, Washington. After having started as out a more conventional pop singer-songwriter, she has since developed a very distinct style...
, The Cave Singers
The Cave Singers
The Cave Singers is an American band from Seattle, Washington. Rising from the ashes of Pretty Girls Make Graves after its disbandment in 2007, former PGMG-member Derek Fudesco teamed up with Pete Quirk and Marty Lund and began playing in the Seattle area. Soon after the band's conception, The...
, Love as Laughter
Love as Laughter
Love as Laughter is an American indie band. The band was formed in 1994 by vocalist and guitarist Sam Jayne as a solo project following the break-up of his previous band, Lync. The band currently features Ivan Berko on bass, Nic Gonzales on drums, Andy Macleod on guitar and Robbie Lee on keyboards...
, The Murder City Devils, Minus the Bear
Minus the Bear
Minus the Bear is an American indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2001, the group features current and former members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving...
, and The Blood Brothers.
Associated Artists
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Modest Mouse Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think... Murder City Devils -History:The band's original lineup, consisting of Spencer Moody, Dann Gallucci, Derek Fudesco, Coady Willis, and Nate Manny formed in Seattle, Washington in 1996. Gabe Kerbrat was their permanent roadie, and considered a member... Minus the Bear Minus the Bear is an American indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2001, the group features current and former members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving... Past Lives (band) Past Lives is a band from Seattle, Washington. The band formed out of the breakup of The Blood Brothers in late 2007.-History:The band got their start in late 2007 after the breakup of The Blood Brothers... Pat Graham Pat Graham is an American photographer specializing in indie-punk bands, with whom he often tours.Graham began shooting in high school in Milwaukee, WI, but soon relocated to Washington DC where he worked extensively in and around the local and national music scenes for over 10 years.His photos... Red Stars Theory Red Stars Theory is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band was formed in early 1995 when James Bertram was looking for someone to play guitar with and found Tonie Palmasani , Jeremiah Green and Jason Talley... The Sorts The Sorts are a primarily instrumental post-rock band based in Washington, D.C. and formed in 1994 by Josh LaRue , Stuart Fletcher and Chris Farrall . LaRue, Fletcher and Farrall comprised the band's core, appearing on all recordings, but they have been joined on several releases by Carlo Cennamo... |
Tiny Vipers Tiny Vipers is the stage name of Jesy Fortino, an acoustic musician from Seattle, Washington. After having started as out a more conventional pop singer-songwriter, she has since developed a very distinct style... Ugly Casanova Ugly Casanova is an American indie rock band carried on Sub Pop Records. The band has only released one album: Sharpen Your Teeth.According to the Ugly Casanova website, in 1998 a man named Edgar E.Graham, a.k.a. "Ugly Casanova", impressed himself upon the band Modest Mouse while backstage at a... Vells Vells is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band was formed by Tristan Marcum and Ryan Kraft along with Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green after his brief departure from the group in 2001... |
Label Discography
- LI019 Triumph of Lethargy, Old Jail CD, 2008
- LI018 Tiny VipersTiny VipersTiny Vipers is the stage name of Jesy Fortino, an acoustic musician from Seattle, Washington. After having started as out a more conventional pop singer-songwriter, she has since developed a very distinct style...
, Empire PrismEmpire PrismEmpire Prism is the debut EP released by Tiny Vipers. It was released in 2006 and reissued by Lucky Horse Industries in July 2008.-Track listing:All songs written by Jesy Fortino.#"My Shadow" – 29:31...
CD, 2008 - LI017 Whalebones, Morning Man CD, 2008 Rcrdlbl.com review, KEXP review
- LI016 Tiny VipersTiny VipersTiny Vipers is the stage name of Jesy Fortino, an acoustic musician from Seattle, Washington. After having started as out a more conventional pop singer-songwriter, she has since developed a very distinct style...
, Tiny Vipers EPTiny Vipers EPTiny Vipers is an EP released by Tiny Vipers. It was released by Luckyhorse Industries in 2007 and contains recordings made before her debut LP Hands Across the Void...
CD, 2007 The Oregonian review, Last.fm page - LI015 Sam Jayne, The Supernatural Sessions CD, 2005 All Tomorrow's Parties article, Last.fm page
- LI014 VellsVellsVells is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band was formed by Tristan Marcum and Ryan Kraft along with Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green after his brief departure from the group in 2001...
, In the Hours, 7inch, 2004 Fense Post review, - LI013 Amy Blaschke, S/T CD, 2003 Seattle Weekly review, Neumu review, Last.fm page
- LI012 Winfred E Eye, The Dirt Tier CD & LP, 2003 Village Voice Review, East Bay Express article, Last.fm page
- LI011 FCS North CD & LP, Vocabulary, 2003 KEXP review, Last.fm page
- LI010 VellsVellsVells is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band was formed by Tristan Marcum and Ryan Kraft along with Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green after his brief departure from the group in 2001...
, Vells EP CD, 2003 Minneapolis City Pages review, Delusions of Adequacy review, Last.fm page - LI009 Minus The BearMinus the BearMinus the Bear is an American indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2001, the group features current and former members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving...
, Highly Refined PiratesHighly Refined PiratesHighly Refined Pirates is Minus the Bear's debut full-length album, released on November 12, 2002 by Suicide Squeeze Records.-Track listing:-Personnel:*Jake Snider - Vocals & Guitar*Dave Knudson - Guitar*Erin Tate - Drums*Cory Murchy - Bass...
LP, 2002 (CD on Suicide Squeeze RecordsSuicide Squeeze RecordsSuicide Squeeze Records is a Seattle, WA - based independent record label that presses a significant number of 7" vinyl singles in addition to the more prevalent compact discs. The label was started in August 1996 with the release of a 7" single from 764-Hero. The label quickly grew from owner...
) Pitchfork review, Last.fm page - LI008 The Sorts, Six Plus CD, 2002 (split release with After Hours Japan) Afterhours Magazine, Last.fm page
- LI007 FCS North, All Mvmnt Brings BONUS 7", 2002 (CD on Pacifico Records)
- LI006 FCS North, All Mvmnt Brings LP, 2002 (CD on Pacifico Records) Last.fm page
- LI005 Plan B, Like A Ship Sailing CD & LP, 2002 The Stranger article, Last.fm page
- LI004 Winfred E. Eye, The Day I Lost My Sea Legs CD & LP, 2002 (UNRELEASED)
- LI003 Winfred E Eye, A Bottle, A Dog, Some Milk, A Bottle CD & LP, 2002 SF Weekly review, Pitchfork review, Last.fm page
- LI002 Love As LaughterLove as LaughterLove as Laughter is an American indie band. The band was formed in 1994 by vocalist and guitarist Sam Jayne as a solo project following the break-up of his previous band, Lync. The band currently features Ivan Berko on bass, Nic Gonzales on drums, Andy Macleod on guitar and Robbie Lee on keyboards...
, Sea To Shining Sea 2xLP, 2001(CD on Sub Pop Records) Pitchfork review, Last.fm page - LI001 The Blood Brothers, Rumors Laid WasteRumors Laid WasteRumors Laid Waste is an EP by The Blood Brothers. While all songs were recorded between 1998 and 1999 , the EP itself was released in 2003.-Track listing:# "Gagged in a Casket" - 2:11# "Rumors Laid Waste" - 1:09# "Boy Armageddon" - 1:55...
CD, 2001 (vinyl on Sound Virus) In Music We Trust review, Seattle Times article, Last.fm page