TCR (record label)
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Thursday Club Records more commonly known as TCR is a nu skool breaks
record label
based in London
. The label was founded in 1993 by Rennie Pilgrem
to provide a solo output outside his membership of the Rhythm Section. The early releases were mainly house but it was a trip to Florida
in 1994 that convinced Rennie to start experimenting with breaks.
TCR is now considered as one of the premier breaks label with over 10 years in operation and 100 releases under their belt. The roster of artists reads like a who's who of nu skool breaks
including B.L.I.M., Koma & Bones, Chris Carter, 2Sinners, Vigi, JDS, General Midi
, Arthur Baker
, Dopamine, Elite Force
, Überzone
and Meat Katie
Nu skool breaks
Nu skool breaks is a term used to describe a sub-genre of breakbeat. The sub-genre is usually characterized by its darker and heavier bass lines that are normally dominant throughout the track...
record label
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
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...
. The label was founded in 1993 by Rennie Pilgrem
Rennie Pilgrem
Rennie Pilgrem is an electronic music producer from England who is often considered responsible for the creation of the nu skool breaks genre. Before moving into breaks Rennie produced techno and acid house and was part of the influential rave group Rhythm Section along with Ellis Dee. Rennie is...
to provide a solo output outside his membership of the Rhythm Section. The early releases were mainly house but it was a trip to Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
in 1994 that convinced Rennie to start experimenting with breaks.
TCR is now considered as one of the premier breaks label with over 10 years in operation and 100 releases under their belt. The roster of artists reads like a who's who of nu skool breaks
Nu skool breaks
Nu skool breaks is a term used to describe a sub-genre of breakbeat. The sub-genre is usually characterized by its darker and heavier bass lines that are normally dominant throughout the track...
including B.L.I.M., Koma & Bones, Chris Carter, 2Sinners, Vigi, JDS, General Midi
General Midi (DJ)
General Midi is a British breakbeat DJ. His real name is Paul Crossman. In an undated online interview, Crossman named Al Watson as a writing partner and engineer, who also works with him in the duo Starecase....
, Arthur Baker
Arthur Baker (musician)
Arthur Baker is an American record producer and DJ best known for his work with hip hop artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Planet Patrol, and the British group New Order.-Early career:...
, Dopamine, Elite Force
Elite Force
Elite Force is a 1990 American action war film directed by Jerry Ciccoritti and starring Tommy Lee Jones, Roy Scheider, Sam Neill, Morgan Freeman, Anthony Edwards and Alec Guinness...
, Überzone
Uberzone
Überzone is Anaheim, California native Timothy Wiles, is an electronic musician. He has also been known as Q, named after the popular character in the James Bond series....
and Meat Katie
Meat Katie
Mark Pember, also known as Meat Katie, is a London-based tech-funk producer and DJ. He has gained popularity in recent years in developing his style of tech-funk, combining techno, tribal, electro, breakbeat and house music...