Transgressive Records
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Transgressive Records is an independent record label
based in London
, England
formed in 2004
. Founders Tim Dellow, and Toby L first met at a Bloc Party
gig organised by Toby's rockfeedback
website. The first release on the label was 1am by The Subways
, released in September 2004. Tim says of their formation: "we wanted to find an ethical, cool way to have a kind of old fashioned career in music through releasing great records."
The company has since formed Transgressive Management (looking after Johnny Flynn
, Marques Toliver and Jodie Marie) and Transgressive Publishing (whose roster includes Noisettes
, Mystery Jets
, Two Door Cinema Club
amongst others).
The company has signed in excess of thirty acts and has released over 100 different records.
September 2009 marked the label's fifth anniversary. To celebrate the birthday, Transgressive staged three large concerts in London - two at Heaven, featuring headline sets from staple artists Young Knives and Foals, and one at Union Chapel, co-headlined by Johnny Flynn
and then-newest signing Graham Coxon
.
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:...
based in London
London
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, England
England
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formed in 2004
2004 in music
See also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
. Founders Tim Dellow, and Toby L first met at a Bloc Party
Bloc Party
Bloc Party are a British Indie rock band, composed of Kele Okereke , Russell Lissack , Gordon Moakes , and Matt Tong...
gig organised by Toby's rockfeedback
Rockfeedback
Rockfeedback.com is a London-based music website that has been online since 2000. It reviews alternative and indie music, global gigs, interviews, videos, mp3s and competitions. It was designed and maintained by Transgressive Records co-founder Toby L, who founded the site at the age of 15...
website. The first release on the label was 1am by The Subways
The Subways
The Subways are an English alternative rock / indie rock band. Their debut album, Young For Eternity, was released on 4 July 2005 in the UK and February 14, 2006 in the U.S. Their second album, All or Nothing, was released on 30 June 2008 and their third album Money and Celebrity debuted on the...
, released in September 2004. Tim says of their formation: "we wanted to find an ethical, cool way to have a kind of old fashioned career in music through releasing great records."
The company has since formed Transgressive Management (looking after Johnny Flynn
Johnny Flynn
Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit are an English folk rock band signed to Transgressive Records. They are fronted by Johnny Flynn , an actor, poet and songwriter who cites W.B. Yeats and Shakespeare among his influences...
, Marques Toliver and Jodie Marie) and Transgressive Publishing (whose roster includes Noisettes
Noisettes
Noisettes are an English indie rock band from London, comprising singer and bassist Shingai Shoniwa, guitarist Dan Smith, and drummer Jamie Morrison...
, Mystery Jets
Mystery Jets
Mystery Jets are an English five-piece indie band, formerly based on Eel Pie Island in Twickenham, London. The band was formed by Henry Harrison , Blaine Harrison and William Rees when the boys were still at school and would send each other songs on cassettes...
, Two Door Cinema Club
Two Door Cinema Club
Two Door Cinema Club are an indie rock band from Bangor and Donaghadee, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed in 2007, the band is composed of band members: Sam Halliday , Alex Trimble and Kevin Baird...
amongst others).
The company has signed in excess of thirty acts and has released over 100 different records.
September 2009 marked the label's fifth anniversary. To celebrate the birthday, Transgressive staged three large concerts in London - two at Heaven, featuring headline sets from staple artists Young Knives and Foals, and one at Union Chapel, co-headlined by Johnny Flynn
Johnny Flynn
Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit are an English folk rock band signed to Transgressive Records. They are fronted by Johnny Flynn , an actor, poet and songwriter who cites W.B. Yeats and Shakespeare among his influences...
and then-newest signing Graham Coxon
Graham Coxon
Graham Leslie Coxon is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. He came to prominence as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of rock band Blur, and is also a critically acclaimed solo artist, having recorded seven solo albums...
.
Transgressive Records
- The AntlersThe AntlersThe Antlers is the student section of the University of Missouri basketball team.-History:The Antlers were formed in 1976 when a small section of 11 courtside seats in the school's basketball arena at that time, Hearnes Center, was made available to all students. At the time, all other prime level...
- Neon IndianNeon IndianNeon Indian is an indie electronic band from Denton, Texas. The music is composed by Mexican-born Alan Palomo , also known for his work with the band Ghosthustler and as the artist VEGA. The band's debut, Psychic Chasms, has received many favorable reviews, including the designation of Best New...
- Foals
- Johnny FlynnJohnny FlynnJohnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit are an English folk rock band signed to Transgressive Records. They are fronted by Johnny Flynn , an actor, poet and songwriter who cites W.B. Yeats and Shakespeare among his influences...
- Liam FinnLiam FinnLiam Mullane Finn is a New Zealand musician and songwriter. Born in Australia, he moved to New Zealand as a child...
- Mechanical Bride
- Pulled Apart By HorsesPulled apart by horsesPulled Apart by Horses are an alternative rock band from Leeds, England. They formed in late 2007, and released their debut self-titled album Pulled Apart By Horses on 21 June 2010.- Formation and debut release "Meat Balloon" :...
- The ShinsThe ShinsThe Shins are an American indie rock band comprising singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Mercer, guitarist/bassist Dave Hernandez, Eric Johnson of Fruit Bats, drummer Joe Plummer and bassist Ron Lewis. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock,...
Transgressive Publishing
- AbsenteeAbsentee (band)Absentee are a band from London, signed to Memphis Industries. They are Dan Michaelson , Melinda Bronstein , Babak Ganjei , Laurie Earle and Che Albrighton .-Career:...
- Dan Michaelson and the Coastguards
- Jeremy WarmsleyJeremy WarmsleyJeremy Warmsley is a West London based singer-songwriter signed to Transgressive Records.-Biography:His musical style displays an electronica influenced approach to melodic pop songwriting, first heard on debut single 'I Believe In The Way You Move' , and further developed on his 'The Art Of...
- Johnny FlynnJohnny FlynnJohnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit are an English folk rock band signed to Transgressive Records. They are fronted by Johnny Flynn , an actor, poet and songwriter who cites W.B. Yeats and Shakespeare among his influences...
- Mystery JetsMystery JetsMystery Jets are an English five-piece indie band, formerly based on Eel Pie Island in Twickenham, London. The band was formed by Henry Harrison , Blaine Harrison and William Rees when the boys were still at school and would send each other songs on cassettes...
- NoisettesNoisettesNoisettes are an English indie rock band from London, comprising singer and bassist Shingai Shoniwa, guitarist Dan Smith, and drummer Jamie Morrison...
- Two Door Cinema ClubTwo Door Cinema ClubTwo Door Cinema Club are an indie rock band from Bangor and Donaghadee, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed in 2007, the band is composed of band members: Sam Halliday , Alex Trimble and Kevin Baird...
- Wet Paint
Past Artists
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- DuelsDuels (band)Duels are an English indie band from Leeds formed in 2005. They have been described by The Guardian as "one of Britains most ambitious groups"...
- GoodBooksGoodBooksGoodBooks was an English indie rock band originating from Sevenoaks in Kent. They first received media attention upon releasing their self-published EP Valves and Robots in June 2005....
- Ladyfuzz
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- PolytechnicPolytechnic (Band)Polytechnic are an indie-rock band based in Chorlton-cum-Hardy in Manchester, England.- Members :Dylan Giles ; Yuri Caul ; Tim Warren ; Peet Earnshaw - History:...
- Regina SpektorRegina SpektorRegina Ilyinichna Spektor is a Russian American singer-songwriter and pianist. Her music is associated with the anti-folk scene centered in New York City's East Village.-Early life:...
- The Rumble StripsThe Rumble StripsThe Rumble Strips are an English band from Tavistock, Devon. The band take their name from Rumble Strips, which are small, continuous lines of bumps along the edge of a road. Having known each other since childhood, a precise conception date for the band doesn't really exist. The current line-up...
- The PipettesThe PipettesThe Pipettes are a British indie pop girl group formed in 2003 in Brighton by "svengali" Robert "Monster Bobby" Barry. The group has released two albums, We Are the Pipettes, and Earth vs...
- The SubwaysThe SubwaysThe Subways are an English alternative rock / indie rock band. Their debut album, Young For Eternity, was released on 4 July 2005 in the UK and February 14, 2006 in the U.S. Their second album, All or Nothing, was released on 30 June 2008 and their third album Money and Celebrity debuted on the...
Singles & EPs
| Release | Band | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANS001 | The Subways The Subways The Subways are an English alternative rock / indie rock band. Their debut album, Young For Eternity, was released on 4 July 2005 in the UK and February 14, 2006 in the U.S. Their second album, All or Nothing, was released on 30 June 2008 and their third album Money and Celebrity debuted on the... |
"1am" | 17/09/04 |
| TRANS002 | Ladyfuzz | "Oh Marie" | 17/01/05 |
| TRANS003 | Burningpilot | "It's The Music (They're Dancing To)" | 28/03/05 |
| TRANS004 | Mystery Jets Mystery Jets Mystery Jets are an English five-piece indie band, formerly based on Eel Pie Island in Twickenham, London. The band was formed by Henry Harrison , Blaine Harrison and William Rees when the boys were still at school and would send each other songs on cassettes... |
"Zoo Time" | 14/02/05 |
| TRANS005 | The Pipettes The Pipettes The Pipettes are a British indie pop girl group formed in 2003 in Brighton by "svengali" Robert "Monster Bobby" Barry. The group has released two albums, We Are the Pipettes, and Earth vs... |
"ABC" | 13/06/05 |
| TRANS006 | The Young Knives The Young Knives Young Knives are an English indie rock band from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The name is based on a misunderstanding of "young knaves", which was found by the band when rummaging through a book.... |
"Junky Music Make My Heart Beat Faster" | 30/05/05 |
| TRANS007 | Ladyfuzz | "Hold Up" | 27/06/05 |
| TRANS008 | Duels Duels (band) Duels are an English indie band from Leeds formed in 2005. They have been described by The Guardian as "one of Britains most ambitious groups"... |
"Potential Futures" | 11/07/05 |
| TRANS009 | Battle Battle (band) Battle were a UK indie rock band. They came to some prominence with a sound consisting largely of post-punk, spacious guitar hooks and dance-orientated beats, and have been compared to The Cure, and New Order/Joy Division. Later recordings have grown increasingly organic and atmospheric and... |
"Demons" | 14/09/05 |
| TRANS010 | Larrikin Love Larrikin Love Larrikin Love were an English four piece indie rock band from London.Consisting of Edward Larrikin , Micko Larkin , Alfie Ambrose and Coz Kerrigan , and also occasionally including violinist Rob Skipper from The Holloways or roving violinist Jonnie Fielding, the band were briefly described as... |
"Happy as Annie Happy as Annie "Happy as Annie" was originally released in 2005 as the limited edition second single by Larrikin Love on London indie label Transgressive Records... " |
03/10/05 |
| TRANS011 | Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley is a West London based singer-songwriter signed to Transgressive Records.-Biography:His musical style displays an electronica influenced approach to melodic pop songwriting, first heard on debut single 'I Believe In The Way You Move' , and further developed on his 'The Art Of... |
"5 Interesting Lies" | 07/11/05 |
| TRANS012 | Regina Spektor Regina Spektor Regina Ilyinichna Spektor is a Russian American singer-songwriter and pianist. Her music is associated with the anti-folk scene centered in New York City's East Village.-Early life:... |
"Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide (song) "Carbon Monoxide" is the first single from Regina Spektor's third album , Soviet Kitsch. Only 500 copies were issued.-Track listing:#"Carbon Monoxide" – 4:59#"Uh-Merica " – 3:13#"WillyBumBum" - 2:01... " |
21/11/05 |
| TRANS013 | Ladyfuzz | "Monster" | 05/12/05 |
| TRANS014 | Burningpilot | "Two Words/Two Syllables" | 12/12/05 |
| TRANS015 | The Young Knives The Young Knives Young Knives are an English indie rock band from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The name is based on a misunderstanding of "young knaves", which was found by the band when rummaging through a book.... |
"The Decision" | 28/11/05 |
| TRANS017 | The Rumble Strips The Rumble Strips The Rumble Strips are an English band from Tavistock, Devon. The band take their name from Rumble Strips, which are small, continuous lines of bumps along the edge of a road. Having known each other since childhood, a precise conception date for the band doesn't really exist. The current line-up... |
"Motorcycle" | 23/01/06 |
| TRANS018 | Regina Spektor Regina Spektor Regina Ilyinichna Spektor is a Russian American singer-songwriter and pianist. Her music is associated with the anti-folk scene centered in New York City's East Village.-Early life:... |
"Us Us (Regina Spektor song) "Us" is the second single from Regina Spektor's UK compilation album Mary Ann Meets the Gravediggers and Other Short Stories, although it was originally released on her 2004 album Soviet Kitsch. The song is notable for its use of a string quartet in addition to Spektor's usual piano and vocals. The... " |
13/02/06 |
| TRANS020 | The Young Knives The Young Knives Young Knives are an English indie rock band from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The name is based on a misunderstanding of "young knaves", which was found by the band when rummaging through a book.... |
"Here Comes the Rumour Mill" | 27/02/06 |
| TRANS021 | Noisettes Noisettes Noisettes are an English indie rock band from London, comprising singer and bassist Shingai Shoniwa, guitarist Dan Smith, and drummer Jamie Morrison... |
'Iwe Noisettes Noisettes are an English indie rock band from London, comprising singer and bassist Shingai Shoniwa, guitarist Dan Smith, and drummer Jamie Morrison... ' |
30/01/06 |
| TRANS022 | Battle Battle (band) Battle were a UK indie rock band. They came to some prominence with a sound consisting largely of post-punk, spacious guitar hooks and dance-orientated beats, and have been compared to The Cure, and New Order/Joy Division. Later recordings have grown increasingly organic and atmospheric and... |
"Tendency" | 13/03/06 |
| TRANS023 | Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley is a West London based singer-songwriter signed to Transgressive Records.-Biography:His musical style displays an electronica influenced approach to melodic pop songwriting, first heard on debut single 'I Believe In The Way You Move' , and further developed on his 'The Art Of... |
"Other People's Secrets" | 20/03/06 |
| TRANS024 | Ladyfuzz | "Bouncy Ball" | 20/03/06 |
| TRANS025 | GoodBooks GoodBooks GoodBooks was an English indie rock band originating from Sevenoaks in Kent. They first received media attention upon releasing their self-published EP Valves and Robots in June 2005.... |
"Walk With Me" | 03/04/06 |
| TRANS027 | Polytechnic Polytechnic (Band) Polytechnic are an indie-rock band based in Chorlton-cum-Hardy in Manchester, England.- Members :Dylan Giles ; Yuri Caul ; Tim Warren ; Peet Earnshaw - History:... |
"Won't You Come Around?" | 03/04/06 |
| TRANS028 | Burningpilot | "You Stay Cool" | 17/05/06 |
| TRANS029 | The Rumble Strips The Rumble Strips The Rumble Strips are an English band from Tavistock, Devon. The band take their name from Rumble Strips, which are small, continuous lines of bumps along the edge of a road. Having known each other since childhood, a precise conception date for the band doesn't really exist. The current line-up... |
"Hate Me You Do" | 05/06/06 |
| TRANS030 | Battle Battle (band) Battle were a UK indie rock band. They came to some prominence with a sound consisting largely of post-punk, spacious guitar hooks and dance-orientated beats, and have been compared to The Cure, and New Order/Joy Division. Later recordings have grown increasingly organic and atmospheric and... |
"Children" | 12/06/06 |
| TRANS031 | The Young Knives The Young Knives Young Knives are an English indie rock band from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The name is based on a misunderstanding of "young knaves", which was found by the band when rummaging through a book.... |
"She's Attracted To" | 19/06/06 |
| TRANS032 | The Shins The Shins The Shins are an American indie rock band comprising singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Mercer, guitarist/bassist Dave Hernandez, Eric Johnson of Fruit Bats, drummer Joe Plummer and bassist Ron Lewis. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock,... |
"Phantom Limb" | 10/07/06 |
| TRANS033 | Ladyfuzz | "Oh Marie" | 10/07/06 |
| TRANS034 | Polytechnic Polytechnic (Band) Polytechnic are an indie-rock band based in Chorlton-cum-Hardy in Manchester, England.- Members :Dylan Giles ; Yuri Caul ; Tim Warren ; Peet Earnshaw - History:... |
"Pep" | 31/07/06 |
| TRANS035 | The Young Knives The Young Knives Young Knives are an English indie rock band from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The name is based on a misunderstanding of "young knaves", which was found by the band when rummaging through a book.... |
"Weekends and Bleak Days (Hot Summer) Weekends and Bleak Days (Hot Summer) "Weekends and Bleak Days " is a song by English indie rock band Young Knives and is featured on their second studio album, Voices of Animals and Men. The fourth single taken from the album, it was released on August 14, 2006 and reached a peak position of #35 in the UK Singles Chart.... " |
07/08/06 |
| TRANS037 | Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley is a West London based singer-songwriter signed to Transgressive Records.-Biography:His musical style displays an electronica influenced approach to melodic pop songwriting, first heard on debut single 'I Believe In The Way You Move' , and further developed on his 'The Art Of... |
"I Believe In The Way You Move" | 18/09/06 |
| TRANS039 | Battle Battle (band) Battle were a UK indie rock band. They came to some prominence with a sound consisting largely of post-punk, spacious guitar hooks and dance-orientated beats, and have been compared to The Cure, and New Order/Joy Division. Later recordings have grown increasingly organic and atmospheric and... |
"Beautiful Dynasty" | 09/10/06 |
| TRANS040 | Battle Battle (band) Battle were a UK indie rock band. They came to some prominence with a sound consisting largely of post-punk, spacious guitar hooks and dance-orientated beats, and have been compared to The Cure, and New Order/Joy Division. Later recordings have grown increasingly organic and atmospheric and... |
"Back To Earth" | 09/10/06 |
| TRANS041 | Mechanical Bride | "In The Throes" | 11/09/06 |
| TRANS042 | The Young Knives The Young Knives Young Knives are an English indie rock band from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The name is based on a misunderstanding of "young knaves", which was found by the band when rummaging through a book.... |
"The Decision" | 30/10/06 |
| TRANS043 | Ladyfuzz | "Kerfuffle" | 20/12/06 |
| TRANS044 | Various Artists | "NME Compilation" | 10/12/06 |
| TRANS045 | Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley is a West London based singer-songwriter signed to Transgressive Records.-Biography:His musical style displays an electronica influenced approach to melodic pop songwriting, first heard on debut single 'I Believe In The Way You Move' , and further developed on his 'The Art Of... |
"Dirty Blue Jeans" | 13/01/07 |
| TRANS046 | The Shins The Shins The Shins are an American indie rock band comprising singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Mercer, guitarist/bassist Dave Hernandez, Eric Johnson of Fruit Bats, drummer Joe Plummer and bassist Ron Lewis. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock,... |
"Phantom Limb" | 22/01/07 |
| TRANS048 | The Human Knives | "Voices Of Buttons And Knobs" | 26/02/07 |
| TRANS049 | Foals Foals (band) Foals are an English indie rock band from Oxford. They are currently signed to Transgressive Records in the UK and Sub Pop in the US. They released their debut album Antidotes on 24 March 2008 in the UK, and 8 April 2008 in the US... |
"Live" | 12/03/07 |
| TRANS050 | Foals Foals (band) Foals are an English indie rock band from Oxford. They are currently signed to Transgressive Records in the UK and Sub Pop in the US. They released their debut album Antidotes on 24 March 2008 in the UK, and 8 April 2008 in the US... |
"Hummer Hummer (Foals song) "Hummer" is the second single by Foals, and is the first single with Yannis Philippakis on lead vocals . It was recorded and mixed by producer Gareth Parton at The Fortress and Metropolis recording studios, London. It was released as a digital download and on vinyl on April 23, 2007... " |
23/04/07 |
| TRANS051 | The Shins The Shins The Shins are an American indie rock band comprising singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Mercer, guitarist/bassist Dave Hernandez, Eric Johnson of Fruit Bats, drummer Joe Plummer and bassist Ron Lewis. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock,... |
"Australia Australia (The Shins song) "Australia" is a song by American indie rock band The Shins, and is the second track on their third album, Wincing the Night Away. The song was released as the second single from that album in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2007.... Part 1" |
09/04/07 |
| TRANS051X | The Shins The Shins The Shins are an American indie rock band comprising singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Mercer, guitarist/bassist Dave Hernandez, Eric Johnson of Fruit Bats, drummer Joe Plummer and bassist Ron Lewis. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock,... |
"Australia Australia (The Shins song) "Australia" is a song by American indie rock band The Shins, and is the second track on their third album, Wincing the Night Away. The song was released as the second single from that album in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2007.... Part 2" |
09/04/07 |
| TRANS052 | Battle Battle (band) Battle were a UK indie rock band. They came to some prominence with a sound consisting largely of post-punk, spacious guitar hooks and dance-orientated beats, and have been compared to The Cure, and New Order/Joy Division. Later recordings have grown increasingly organic and atmospheric and... |
"The Longest Time" | 02/07/07 |
| TRANS053 | Foals Foals (band) Foals are an English indie rock band from Oxford. They are currently signed to Transgressive Records in the UK and Sub Pop in the US. They released their debut album Antidotes on 24 March 2008 in the UK, and 8 April 2008 in the US... |
"Mathletics Mathletics "Mathletics" is the third single by Foals. It peaked at number 109 on the UK singles chart. It was released as a digital download and on vinyl on 20 August 2007. It was recorded and mixed by producer Gareth Parton at The Fortress and Strongroom recording studios. The song was used in promotional... " |
16/07/07 |
| TRANS054 | Battle Battle Generally, a battle is a conceptual component in the hierarchy of combat in warfare between two or more armed forces, or combatants. In a battle, each combatant will seek to defeat the others, with defeat determined by the conditions of a military campaign... |
"Paper Street" | 10/12/07 |
| TRANS056 | The Young Knives The Young Knives Young Knives are an English indie rock band from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The name is based on a misunderstanding of "young knaves", which was found by the band when rummaging through a book.... |
"Terra Firma" | 29/10/07 |
| TRANS057 | The Shins The Shins The Shins are an American indie rock band comprising singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Mercer, guitarist/bassist Dave Hernandez, Eric Johnson of Fruit Bats, drummer Joe Plummer and bassist Ron Lewis. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock,... |
"Turn on Me Turn on Me "Turn on Me" is a song by American indie rock band The Shins, and is the seventh track on their third album Wincing the Night Away. The song was released as the third single from that album in the UK on September 3, 2007.... " |
03/09/07 |
| TRANS058 | Iron & Wine Iron & Wine Samuel Beam , better known by his stage and recording name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released four studio albums, several EPs and singles, as well as a few download-only releases, which include a live album... |
"The Boy With the Coin" | 10/09/07 |
| TRANS060 | So So Modern | "Friends and Fires" (Orange) | 24/09/07 |
| TRANS061 | So So Modern | "Friends and Fires" (Blue) | 01/10/07 |
| TRANS062 | So So Modern | "Friends and Fires" (Green) | 08/10/07 |
| TRANS063 | So So Modern | "Friends and Fires" (Pink) | 15/10/07 |
| TRANS064 | The Shins The Shins The Shins are an American indie rock band comprising singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Mercer, guitarist/bassist Dave Hernandez, Eric Johnson of Fruit Bats, drummer Joe Plummer and bassist Ron Lewis. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock,... |
"Sea Legs Sea Legs (song) "Sea Legs" is a song by American indie rock band The Shins, and is the fifth track on their third album Wincing the Night Away. The song was also released as the fourth single from that album in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2007 as a digital download. The 7" was limited to only 500 copies and... " |
12/11/07 |
| TRANSO65 | Foals | Balloons Balloons (Foals song) "Balloons" is the first single from the album Antidotes by Foals. It is their fourth single in total to date. It was released as a digital download on 9 December 2007 and on CD and vinyl the following day.... |
09/12/07 |
| TRANS066 | Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man. are a British band, comprising elements of prog rock, folk and post punk.-History:... |
"Fatherhood/Motherhood Fatherhood/Motherhood "Fatherhood/Motherhood" is the debut single of Progressive Rock band Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man. It was released under Transgressive Records in December 2007, on digital download, Limited Edition 7" and also on VHS, which was released with the music video on.... " |
16/12/07 |
| TRANS067 | Mechanical Bride | "Umbrella" | 24/12/07 |
| TRANS068 | Young Knives | "Up All Night" | 25/02/08 |
| TRANS069 | Foals | "Cassius" | 29/02/08 |
| TRANS072 | Iron & Wine Iron & Wine Samuel Beam , better known by his stage and recording name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released four studio albums, several EPs and singles, as well as a few download-only releases, which include a live album... |
"Lovesong of the Buzzard" | 28/10/08 |
| TRANS073 | Mechanical Bride | "Black Skeleton Seas" | 10/07/08 |
| TRANS074 | Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley is a West London based singer-songwriter signed to Transgressive Records.-Biography:His musical style displays an electronica influenced approach to melodic pop songwriting, first heard on debut single 'I Believe In The Way You Move' , and further developed on his 'The Art Of... |
"The Boat Song/Temptation" | 30/05/08 |
| TRANS075 | Foals | "Red Socks Pugie" | 09/06/08 |
| TRANS076 | The Young Knives The Young Knives Young Knives are an English indie rock band from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The name is based on a misunderstanding of "young knaves", which was found by the band when rummaging through a book.... |
"Turntail" | 17/10/08 |
| TRANS078 | Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man. are a British band, comprising elements of prog rock, folk and post punk.-History:... |
"Opus 1: The Lay Of The Land The Turn Of The Tide" | 09/06/08 |
| TRANS079 | Liam Finn Liam Finn Liam Mullane Finn is a New Zealand musician and songwriter. Born in Australia, he moved to New Zealand as a child... |
"Second Chance" | 30/06/08 |
| TRANS081 | Mechanical Bride | "Part II EPs" | 15/08/08 |
| TRANS082 | Esser Esser (band) Esser is the surname and artist name of musician Ben Esser. His debut album 'Braveface' was released in the UK on 21 March 2009 and on 11 August in the US.Mojo8/10In short, this is exceptionally good contemporary pop. [Jun 2009, p. 109]Urb8/10... |
"Headlock" | 04/08/08 |
| TRANS083 | Various Artists | "Transgressive Hot Summer Tour EP" | 30/06/08 |
| TRANS084 | Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man. are a British band, comprising elements of prog rock, folk and post punk.-History:... |
"Opus II: Obscured by a Setting Sun" | 23/02/09 |
| TRANS085 | Foals Foals (band) Foals are an English indie rock band from Oxford. They are currently signed to Transgressive Records in the UK and Sub Pop in the US. They released their debut album Antidotes on 24 March 2008 in the UK, and 8 April 2008 in the US... |
"Olympic Airways" | 06/10/08 |
| TRANS086 | Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley is a West London based singer-songwriter signed to Transgressive Records.-Biography:His musical style displays an electronica influenced approach to melodic pop songwriting, first heard on debut single 'I Believe In The Way You Move' , and further developed on his 'The Art Of... |
"Lose My Cool" | 08/08/08 |
| TRANS088 | Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley is a West London based singer-songwriter signed to Transgressive Records.-Biography:His musical style displays an electronica influenced approach to melodic pop songwriting, first heard on debut single 'I Believe In The Way You Move' , and further developed on his 'The Art Of... |
"Dancing wIth the Enemy" | 03/11/08 |
| TRANS089 | Young Knives | "Dyed In The Wool" | 18/08/08 |
| TRANS089.5 | Foals Foals (band) Foals are an English indie rock band from Oxford. They are currently signed to Transgressive Records in the UK and Sub Pop in the US. They released their debut album Antidotes on 24 March 2008 in the UK, and 8 April 2008 in the US... |
"Foals Foals (band) Foals are an English indie rock band from Oxford. They are currently signed to Transgressive Records in the UK and Sub Pop in the US. They released their debut album Antidotes on 24 March 2008 in the UK, and 8 April 2008 in the US... /Holy Fuck White Label" |
29/09/08 |
| TRANS090 | Burningpilot | "Accelerate" | 29/09/08 |
| TRANS091.5 | Foals Foals (band) Foals are an English indie rock band from Oxford. They are currently signed to Transgressive Records in the UK and Sub Pop in the US. They released their debut album Antidotes on 24 March 2008 in the UK, and 8 April 2008 in the US... |
"Olympic Airways Remixes" | 29/12/08 |
| TRANS092 | Liam Finn Liam Finn Liam Mullane Finn is a New Zealand musician and songwriter. Born in Australia, he moved to New Zealand as a child... |
"Better To Be" | 24/11/08 |
| TRANS093 | Esser Esser (band) Esser is the surname and artist name of musician Ben Esser. His debut album 'Braveface' was released in the UK on 21 March 2009 and on 11 August in the US.Mojo8/10In short, this is exceptionally good contemporary pop. [Jun 2009, p. 109]Urb8/10... |
"Satisfied" | 17/11/08 |
| TRANS093X | Esser Esser (band) Esser is the surname and artist name of musician Ben Esser. His debut album 'Braveface' was released in the UK on 21 March 2009 and on 11 August in the US.Mojo8/10In short, this is exceptionally good contemporary pop. [Jun 2009, p. 109]Urb8/10... |
"Satisfied Remixes" | 17/11/08 |
| TRANS095 | Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley is a West London based singer-songwriter signed to Transgressive Records.-Biography:His musical style displays an electronica influenced approach to melodic pop songwriting, first heard on debut single 'I Believe In The Way You Move' , and further developed on his 'The Art Of... |
"If He Breaks Your Heart" | 14/02/09 |
| TRANS096 | Esser Esser (band) Esser is the surname and artist name of musician Ben Esser. His debut album 'Braveface' was released in the UK on 21 March 2009 and on 11 August in the US.Mojo8/10In short, this is exceptionally good contemporary pop. [Jun 2009, p. 109]Urb8/10... |
"Work It Out" | 23/02/09 |
| TRANS097 | Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter.-Biography:Miles was raised in Portland and Eugene. He spent much of his youth on the road traveling with his comedian/playwright father as he played venues across the U.S. In high school, he began playing guitar and writing... |
"Buriedfed" | 11/05/09 |
| TRANS099 | Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter.-Biography:Miles was raised in Portland and Eugene. He spent much of his youth on the road traveling with his comedian/playwright father as he played venues across the U.S. In high school, he began playing guitar and writing... |
"Daytrotter EP" | 18/05/09 |
| TRANS101 | Graham Coxon Graham Coxon Graham Leslie Coxon is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. He came to prominence as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of rock band Blur, and is also a critically acclaimed solo artist, having recorded seven solo albums... |
"In the Morning" | 18/04/09 |
| TRANS103 | Graham Coxon Graham Coxon Graham Leslie Coxon is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. He came to prominence as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of rock band Blur, and is also a critically acclaimed solo artist, having recorded seven solo albums... |
"Sorrow's Army Sorrow's Army "Sorrow's Army" is the first single from Graham Coxon's seventh studio album The Spinning Top. The single was to be released on May 18, 2009, a week after the album, by Transgressive Records. "Sorrow's Army" was Zane Lowe's Hottest Record on March 11, 2009 .... " |
18/05/09 |
| TRANS104 | Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter.-Biography:Miles was raised in Portland and Eugene. He spent much of his youth on the road traveling with his comedian/playwright father as he played venues across the U.S. In high school, he began playing guitar and writing... |
"Woodfriend" | 06/07/09 |
| TRANS105 | Liam Finn Liam Finn Liam Mullane Finn is a New Zealand musician and songwriter. Born in Australia, he moved to New Zealand as a child... |
"Champagne In Seashells Champagne In Seashells Champagne In Seashells is the 2nd release by Liam Finn, his first with Eliza-Jane Barnes. The EP was recorded at Neil Finn's Roundhouse Studios in New Zealand and released on September 21, 2009. Liam Finn had been touring constantly for about two years with Barnes, heavily influencing the EP's... " |
17/08/09 |
| TRANS106a | Graham Coxon Graham Coxon Graham Leslie Coxon is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. He came to prominence as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of rock band Blur, and is also a critically acclaimed solo artist, having recorded seven solo albums... |
"Dead Bees" | 28/09/09 |
| TRANS106b | Graham Coxon Graham Coxon Graham Leslie Coxon is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. He came to prominence as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of rock band Blur, and is also a critically acclaimed solo artist, having recorded seven solo albums... |
"Brave the Storm" | 28/09/09 |
| TRANS107 | Johnny Flynn Johnny Flynn Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit are an English folk rock band signed to Transgressive Records. They are fronted by Johnny Flynn , an actor, poet and songwriter who cites W.B. Yeats and Shakespeare among his influences... |
"Sweet William EP" | 30/11/09 |
| TRANS108 | So So Modern | "Crude Features" | 01/03/10 |
| TRANS110 | Gaggle Gaggle A gaggle is a term of venery for a flock of geese that isn't in flight; in flight, the group can be called a skein.In terms of geese, a gaggle is equal to at least five geese.... |
"I hear flies" | 08/03/10 |
| TRANS109 | Foals | "Spanish Sahara Spanish Sahara Spanish Sahara was the name used for the modern territory of Western Sahara when it was ruled as a territory by Spain between 1884 and 1975... " |
17/04/10 |
| TRANS111 | Pulled Apart By Horses Pulled apart by horses Pulled Apart by Horses are an alternative rock band from Leeds, England. They formed in late 2007, and released their debut self-titled album Pulled Apart By Horses on 21 June 2010.- Formation and debut release "Meat Balloon" :... |
"Live at Leeds Live at Leeds Live at Leeds is The Who's first live album, and is the only live album that was released while the group were still recording and performing regularly. Initially released in the United States on 16 May 1970, by Decca and MCA and the United Kingdom on 23 May 1970, by Track and Polydor, the album... " |
17/04/10 |
| TRANS114 | Foals | "This Orient This Orient "This Orient" is a song by English indie rock band Foals. It was released as the lead single from the band's second album, Total Life Forever... " |
03/05/10 |
| TRANS115 | Foals | "Total Live Forever" | 10/05/10 |
| TRANS116 | Pulled Apart By Horses Pulled apart by horses Pulled Apart by Horses are an alternative rock band from Leeds, England. They formed in late 2007, and released their debut self-titled album Pulled Apart By Horses on 21 June 2010.- Formation and debut release "Meat Balloon" :... |
"Back to the Fuck Yeah" | 14/05/10 |
| TRANS112 | Johnny Flynn Johnny Flynn Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit are an English folk rock band signed to Transgressive Records. They are fronted by Johnny Flynn , an actor, poet and songwriter who cites W.B. Yeats and Shakespeare among his influences... |
"Kentucky Pill" | 31/05/10 |
| TRANS113 | Johnny Flynn Johnny Flynn Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit are an English folk rock band signed to Transgressive Records. They are fronted by Johnny Flynn , an actor, poet and songwriter who cites W.B. Yeats and Shakespeare among his influences... |
"Been Listening" | 07/06/10 |
| TRANS117 | Pulled Apart By Horses Pulled apart by horses Pulled Apart by Horses are an alternative rock band from Leeds, England. They formed in late 2007, and released their debut self-titled album Pulled Apart By Horses on 21 June 2010.- Formation and debut release "Meat Balloon" :... |
"Pulled Apart By Horses Pulled apart by horses Pulled Apart by Horses are an alternative rock band from Leeds, England. They formed in late 2007, and released their debut self-titled album Pulled Apart By Horses on 21 June 2010.- Formation and debut release "Meat Balloon" :... " |
21/06/10 |
LPs
| Release | Band | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANS006.5 | Trencher and Esquilax | "Trencher and Esquilax" | 17/01/05 |
| TRANS016 | Transgressive Records | "Singles Compilation Volume 1" | 17/09/04 |
| TRANS019 | Regina Spektor | Mary Ann Meets the Gravediggers and Other Short Stories Mary Ann Meets the Gravediggers and Other Short Stories Mary Ann Meets the Gravediggers and Other Short Stories is a compilation album by Regina Spektor, released in 2006 for the UK market, where it reached #185 on the UK Albums Chart. It features songs from her three previous albums, 11:11, Songs, and Soviet Kitsch... |
16/01/06 |
| TRANS026 | Ladyfuzz | "Kerfuffle" | 03/04/06 |
| TRANS036 | The Young Knives The Young Knives Young Knives are an English indie rock band from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The name is based on a misunderstanding of "young knaves", which was found by the band when rummaging through a book.... |
Voices of Animals and Men Voices of Animals and Men Voices of Animals and Men is the first full-length album by The Young Knives, released on August 22, 2006. The album's title is a reference to the Adam and the Ants song "Animals and Men"... |
21/08/06 |
| TRANS038 | Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley is a West London based singer-songwriter signed to Transgressive Records.-Biography:His musical style displays an electronica influenced approach to melodic pop songwriting, first heard on debut single 'I Believe In The Way You Move' , and further developed on his 'The Art Of... |
"The Art Of Fiction The Art of Fiction The Art of Fiction: A Guide for Writers and Readers is a nonfiction book by Ayn Rand, published posthumously. Edited by Tore Boeckmann, it was published by Plume in 2000. The book is based on a 1958 series of 12 four-hour lectures about fiction which Rand gave to a group of student readers and... " |
09/10/06 |
| TRANS044 | NME Compilation | "Independent Thinking" | 02/12/06 |
| TRANS055 | Battle Battle (band) Battle were a UK indie rock band. They came to some prominence with a sound consisting largely of post-punk, spacious guitar hooks and dance-orientated beats, and have been compared to The Cure, and New Order/Joy Division. Later recordings have grown increasingly organic and atmospheric and... |
"Break the Banks Break the Banks Break the Banks is the first LP from London based indie rock band Battle. It was released on September 3, 2007.-Track listing:All songs written by Jason Bavanandan... " |
09/06/08 |
| TRANS059 | Iron & Wine Iron & Wine Samuel Beam , better known by his stage and recording name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released four studio albums, several EPs and singles, as well as a few download-only releases, which include a live album... |
The Shepherd's Dog The Shepherd's Dog The Shepherd's Dog is the third full-length studio album by Iron & Wine, released on September 25, 2007. If bought at select retailers or if pre-ordered through Sub Pop, the album comes with a bonus disc featuring two unreleased tracks... |
17/09/07 |
| TRANS070 | The Young Knives The Young Knives Young Knives are an English indie rock band from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The name is based on a misunderstanding of "young knaves", which was found by the band when rummaging through a book.... |
Superabundance Superabundance Superabundance is the second full-length album by Young Knives, released in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2008. The album reached number twenty-eight in the UK Album Charts.... |
10/03/08 |
| TRANS071 | Foals | Antidotes Antidotes (album) - Chart positions :... |
24/03/08 |
| TRANS077 | So So Modern | "Friends and Fires & 000EPS" | 30/06/08 |
| TRANS080 | Liam Finn Liam Finn Liam Mullane Finn is a New Zealand musician and songwriter. Born in Australia, he moved to New Zealand as a child... |
"I'll Be Lightning I'll Be Lightning I'll Be Lightning is the 2007 debut album by New Zealand artist Liam Finn. The album was recorded at his father Neil's Roundhead Studios in Auckland, New Zealand. The album is notable in that Liam plays most of the instruments himself. The cover references singer-songwriter Elliott Smith's 1995... " |
21/07/08 |
| TRANS087 | Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley Jeremy Warmsley is a West London based singer-songwriter signed to Transgressive Records.-Biography:His musical style displays an electronica influenced approach to melodic pop songwriting, first heard on debut single 'I Believe In The Way You Move' , and further developed on his 'The Art Of... |
"How We Became" | 06/10/08 |
| TRANS091 | Burningpilot | "Cold Caller" | 06/10/08 |
| TRANS094 | Esser Esser (band) Esser is the surname and artist name of musician Ben Esser. His debut album 'Braveface' was released in the UK on 21 March 2009 and on 11 August in the US.Mojo8/10In short, this is exceptionally good contemporary pop. [Jun 2009, p. 109]Urb8/10... |
"Braveface" | 04/05/09 |
| TRANS098 | Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter.-Biography:Miles was raised in Portland and Eugene. He spent much of his youth on the road traveling with his comedian/playwright father as he played venues across the U.S. In high school, he began playing guitar and writing... |
"Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson (album) Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson is the self-titled debut album by Brooklyn, New York's Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson. It was originally recorded, produced and arranged in 2006 with Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear, was released on July 1, 2008... " |
18/05/09 |
| TRANS102 | Graham Coxon Graham Coxon Graham Leslie Coxon is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. He came to prominence as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of rock band Blur, and is also a critically acclaimed solo artist, having recorded seven solo albums... |
"The Spinning Top The Spinning Top The Spinning Top is the seventh studio album by Blur guitarist Graham Coxon on new record label Transgressive Records. The album is produced by Stephen Street and was released on May 11, 2009... " |
11/05/09 |