Canadian independent record labels


The Canadian independent music scene has been active for some decades, with significant growth occurring in the mid-1970s. The industry is largely split along the language divide, for example SOPROQ is a collective that focuses mainly on the French-speaking domestic sector and some international artists, whereas the Canadian Independent Record Production Association is an industry association composed of English speaking labels, producers and others. Dorland argues that "the racial and ethnic boundaries" are growing stronger.

History

1970s

Around this time many independent record labels distributed through London Records including Maple Records, Smile Records, Attic Records, Boot Records, Kilmarnock Records, and French language labels including Socite Zoologique du Quebec. Goldfish Records moved from London to A&M.
In 1975 CIRPA was formed to represent the English-speaking independent music industry.

1980s

X-records was an independent record label that recorded the Rheostatics first album and other bands like Pig Farm and Nomind.
Toronto, Ont
Adam Faux, Corrinne Timmins, Rob
Dove Entertainment - released Industrial and experimental bands/ music

2000s

In 2006 the Independent Digital Licensing Agency was set up by CIPRA and twenty independents with funding form the Ontario government.

Artist owned labels

History music, independent record label based in Vancouver BC, started 2006 by black halos drummer Rob Z and Danny Cameo. Released Black Halos "we are not alone". Produced by Jack Endino, executive producer Danny Cameo. Mastered by Jack Endino.

List of labels

Currently Active
Currently Defunct