There are many independent record
labels and a high amount of competition for them. When artists look for a label
to sign them, what they want most is a label that will back them up and invest
in a long healthy career. Dangerbird Records has proven to be this label and
continues to believe in its artists.
Dangerbird Records was founded in
2004 by two men who had very different places in the music world. Jeff
Castelaz, who was a manager working with many bands such as Feist and Phoenix,
while the other founder, Peter Walker, was a solo artist. Castelaz and Walker
started Dangerbird Records to have the ability to put an emphasis on artist
development. The label has and continues to build a wide network of partners to
help their signed artists reach as large a market as possible.
The label grew a great reputation
in 2006 when one of their signed artists, Silversun Pickups, released their
debut album, Carnavas. The band noted they had a lot of respect for Dangerbird
Records, and the lead singer Brian Aubert even made a comment about the labels
integrity saying “They believe in careers, and the long haul – something that
majors used to believe in.” The band mentioned that Dangerbird had stuck by
their side when most labels wouldn’t have. Silversun Pickups has now gone on to
start their own label, “New Machine Recordings” and is releasing a new album
next month.
In 2012, co-founder Jeff Castelaz
took a job as President of Elektra Records, and Walker promoted Jenni Sperandeo
to President at Dangerbird.
The company continues to focus on
the development of its artists, ensuring long and happy careers with Dangerbird
Records. As they continue to change the way artists view record labels, we will
continue to see a highlight on artists who take advantage of independent labels
and better quality music in our industry.
