Poptown features smashing artists such as..
Thunderboss,
The Scared Stiffs,
Michael Weston King,
She Wolves,
Chris Laubis,
Richie Scarlet,
Lovemaker,
Krissteen,
and more!
Plus amazing compilations!
Influences
We are an independent record label featuring new artists but not new trends. If you are a fan of music from the 60's, 70's or even the 80's, we're sure to have some music that will interest you. We are interested in what we call bands that 'make music for the sake of making music'. No fads, no sell-outs, no rap, loops, or pre-fab nonsense.
Sounds Like
If you prefer bands that have been influenced by Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, T-Rex or Pink Floyd, then you're at the right place. If you wonder "Why doesn't anybody write songs like The Beatles or The Stones anymore?" Then we're on the same page.
It's hard to
believe that more than 10 years have come and gone since Poptown Records started
up in 1994. Poptown has survived the curse of the Seattle scene and has watched
the worst of the boy bands move beyond puberty. We are an independent record
label featuring new artists but not new trends. If you are a fan of music from
the 60's, 70's or even the 80's, we're sure to have some music that will interest
you. We are interested in what we call bands that 'make music for the sake
of making music'. No fads, no sell-outs, no rap, loops, or pre-fab nonsense.
If you prefer bands that have been influenced by Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith,
T-Rex or Pink Floyd, then you're at the right place. If you wonder
"Why doesn't anybody write songs like The Beatles or The Stones
anymore?" Then we're on the same page. Besides the sounds of classic
rock, we've got some guitar rock, acoustic rock, blues, punk and even a little
glam. Old School. As long as it's real, we'll carry it.
Based in New York, the world's most competitive city, Poptown had to fight
hard to be recognized. At first, the novice marketing department was having
difficulty launching artists like Lovemaker and Pin Ups. If it
wasn't for the raw tenacity of the bands, the company might not have lived to
fight another day.
Then, in 1996, Poptown teamed up with People for the Ethical Treatment
of Animals (PETA) to produce a compilation record which was aimed at raising
awareness of animal rights issues. This idea took off and major artists of the
day (Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Richie Scarlet of the
Ace Frehley Band, Enuff Z'nuff, etc.) were eager to get involved.
Even punk rock goddess Joan Jett joined with The Characters on
a track called "Last of a Dying Breed" because of contractual reasons
her record company couldn't allow her name to be used.
The PETA compilation, entitled "Splitting Hares", took
off and brought the name Poptown with it. After that, it was hard to keep up
with the demand for more Poptown releases. As our roster of artists grew, so
did our audience.
Today, Poptown Records remains a very popular source of new music in
the industry. Coming of age in this day of internet technology has given Poptown
great opportunities to reach markets that were not accessible when we started
out. Recently, Poptown has teamed up with CDFuse.com so that anyone anywhere
anytime can use a major credit card to order from our growing catalog.
Poptown embraces being an indie label. As you can see we encourage fans
to submit their own pictures of their favorite bands and we enjoy the personal
emails and communication back and forth. We are proud of our artists and of
the music we deliver. We are also interested in what you think of us. You're
questions and comments are welcome. Please contact us via email at info@PoptownRecords.com
and tell us how we're doing.
Thank you for your support!!
Hey Chris....was a pleasure to see you and Arlene on Friday nite at the Chance! Hope all is good with you guys...let me know and I will gladly email you that pic of you and Arlene that I took! KEEP ROCKIN! See ya soon.... Laura :) and Vic SEXY & HOT COMMENTS
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We had a great time being a part of the wondeful evening you put together at Seany B's this past Saturday! Thank you for everything... we can't wait to do it again! Peace & Respect...
Johnny Black & Black Angels w/Walter Lure(from Johnny Thunder's Heartbreakers)at Snitch Sat March 15th 2008 59 W. 21 St. NYC Charmschool 9:30 Cafe Betrand 8:30pm $10 Open Bar Special from 9 to 11pm
JOHNNY BLACK & WALTER LURE AT SNITCH SAT MARCH 15 My Birthday Party with Michael Imperioli's La Dolce Vita and Charmschool opening. 59 W. 21 St I will get my CD in the mail to you this week for your consideration POPTOWN.
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