The Genepool Records label was set up in 2003 out of frustration really. So many of our friends were in bands…good bands….and they couldn’t get a break. So we decided just to do it ourselves, and started doing small runs of vinyl and CDs and getting them out to radio and press.
Sir Zane Lowe, Kevin Greening (R.I.P) and Marsha Shandur were early supporters of our releases and helped enormously in getting some much needed profile…soon the need for UK distribution was necessary and Genepool Distribution was born, plugging into the Universal Music distribution network. This meant that we could keep releasing indie records, but get them into shops around the country.
It also meant we could give other labels and acts the chance to do the same, and benefit from the Universal Machine by being part of the Genepool family of distributed labels. Currently we are looking after around 50 labels/acts and helping them get their singles and albums into the shops.
MP3’s started selling, and we integrated a digital distribution service into Genepool, so we could supply the major digital providers with our digital product.
Hard-Fi, Newton Faulkner, Lorraine, N-Dubz and Akira The Don – all distributed by Genepool - went on to sign to major labels
So in 2008, it seemed to make sense to launch TheGenepool.co.uk. Not just an online store, but somewhere that bands could release their records without going through the full distribution service. You can upload your digital to Itunes, 7Digital, Nokia etc…and let Genepool look after your stock and sell it for you. A one stop shop for advice and guidance on all aspects of getting a release to your fans. Nice and DIY :>
Any comments, feedback or ideas – by all means drop us a line at info@thegenepool.co.uk
Genepool is an indie label and distributor with a catalogue of new cutting edge acts, as well as giving you a chance to sell your own records and downloads online
One Unique Signal Jesus Knives +Eternal Frost+ Music of the Primes
Thurs 11th Sept 2008 Miller 96 Snowsfields Borough London SE1 3SS Doors: 7.30pm £5 NUS & with flyer / £6 without Tube: London Bridge Copy the flyer on the One Unique Signal MySpace page or go to upallnightmusic.com
Dear Friends
The Peoples Music Awards is proud to announce the launch of our 2008/2009 awards for unsigned music artists. The website goes live on Monday the 8th of September and voting begins on the 29th!
We’ve already had hundreds of amazing entries, so if your one of them you’ll be hearing from us soon. For more information on the awards and to enter please visit our homepage at www.thepeoplesmusicawards.com
Dear friend, The TrailerPussy Show is back and to the original venue. Please visit us at www.myspace.com/trailerpussy for detailed info about the show. Hope to see you there!
Hey, check out the new Perfect Day video at www.youtube.com and leave me a comment to let me know what you think!!! Have a perfect weekend, hugs Natalia x
Nationwide Mercury Prize have now announced the shortlist for Album of the Year. Who do you think should win from the list below?
ADELE, BRITISH SEA POWER, BURIAL, ELBOW, ESTELLE, LAURA MARLING, NEON NEON, PORTICO QUARTET, RACHEL UNTHANK & THE WINTERSET, RADIOHEAD, ROBERT PLANT & ALISON KRAUSS, THE LAST SHADOW PUPPETS.
Let us know by voting on the poll on our page and leaving us a comment.
Hi Sorry for the shamless plug!! Bands Labels, promoters if your looking or know someone who is looking for creative art and design then please drop by to check out my work. I have some new artwork up. hope you can find the time to check it out and let me know what you think. take it easy!!
May the sun shine, all day long, everything go right, and nothing wrong. May those you love bring love back to you, and may all the wishes you wish come true !
Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs play the Buffalo Bar on the 17th of July – this Thursday. This is the first time in over two years that Holly has played the Buffalo and it’s unlikely she’ll play such a small venue again…
Doors: 8.30pm till they kick us out
£6. That’s it. Six measly English pounds…
Get tickets here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/32639
Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs www.myspace.com/hollygolightlyandthebrokeoffs
Tom Allalone & The 78s www.myspace.com/tomallalone
The Branded www.myspace.com/therealbranded
We’re also starting a brand new Friday night at The Luminaire in September – watch this space…
