Wantage is a DIY label that puts out records by:
Squalora (Missoula/Portland), the Narrows (Olympia/Bellingham), the Pope (Eagle Rock/Rosemead), Big Business (Seattle/Los Angeles), Le Force (Salt Lake/Seattle), Volumen (Missoula), Mountain High (Philadelphia), Drunk Horse (Oakland), the Lights (Seattle), Japanther (Brooklyn), Federation X (Bellingham), No-Fi Soul Rebellion (Bellingham), Red Fang (Portland), Last of the Juanitas (Portland), Ass-End Offend (Missoula/Kalispell/Defunct)
Additionally, we have our hands in a couple of other things:
Total Fest (Missoula)
Central European tours (Germany, Poland, Czechia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland)
Pickling (mostly cucumbers)
Hunting (deer)
Reading (several books at once, and rarely finishing..)
Hiking (around Montana)
Influences
Wantage is influenced by a lot of people, and some things: Originally, having creative and supportive parents and growing up TV-less, then reading about the Dischord, K and other small labels and people who had a vision for releasing good records by exciting bands and working hard to keep independent music vibrant and robust. Then leaving the country for a couple of years (LATVIJA!), and more recently, meeting people like Armin and Ute from X-Mist. That's a real brief overview of our influences, but hopefully it's a start. Other influences: Matt and Justin McIntyre, Ian Vanek, Nicole Payton, Matt Vanek, Bryan Ramirez, Ben McOsker, Yellow Swans, Icky Ciccone.
Are you seeking a musical, artistic or.. community event to attend in the Garden City of Montana? My friend Colin Hickey (Playboyicus Internationalicus) is hard at work listing every damn thing under the sun. Same goes for Salt Lake, Boise and Albuquerque, and Boulder!
Welcome to Wäntage USA's space. While we have a dynamic website conveniently located at wantageusa.com, It's just one-way dynamic and you just don't get the sweet functionalities like being able to self-promote (yourself), date (others) and spread gossip (about others) and waste time (lots!) as you do on here. What an awesome technological wasteland! Anyhow, if interestd, you'll find updates and show information about Wantage bands, and more information.
Join the mailing list by sending a request with "join your incredible list" in the subject line. You'll get updates on new releases, tours and the occasional non-Wantage recommendation: email: wantageusa (AT) yahoo DOT com
How is Wäntage USA pronounced?
Like advantage but with a w replacing the adv.
What does it, like, you know, mean?
Never ask that.
How do I donate?
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