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Terrible (formerly Terrible Records) is a Los Angeles-based record label and artist management company founded by Chris Taylor and Ethan Silverman in 2009.[1] Originally based in Brooklyn, New York, the label operated as a joint venture imprint of XL Recordings and Beggars Group respectively.[2] It was distributed by Universal Music Group. After a short stint as a imprint with Interscope, Terrible Records is now distributed independently via Stem Distribution. Over the past 4 years Ethan Silverman's focus shifted toward management. His current management roster includes Claud, Sir Chloe, Petey, Exum, The Slaps, Mila Degray, Kali, Liam Benzvi and more.
| Terrible | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Chris Taylor Ethan Silverman |
| Distributor(s) | Independent |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Official website | terrible |
The label was created in an attempt to spend more time working with and giving exposure to upcoming artists through the release of a number of 7" and 10" EPs.[3] Taylor also released his own solo material (under the moniker CANT) on the label. His solo debut album, Dreams Come True was released on September 13, 2011, via Terrible.[4]
Roster
edit- Claud
- Liam Benzvi
- Petey
- Sir Chloe
- Exum
- Mila Degray
- Kali
- The Slaps
Former
- Alaska Reid
- Hubert Lenoir
- Jack Ladder
- Kirin J. Callinan (Terrible / XL)
- Kraus
- Billy Uomo
- Cryogeyser
- Dear-God
- Class Actress
- Blood Orange (Terrible / Domino)
- DROOL
- CANT (Terrible / Warp)
- Chairlift (Terrible / Columbia / Young Turks)
- Del Water Gap
- Empress Of (Terrible / XL)
- Kindness (Terrible / Female Energy / Polydor)
- Le1f (Terrible / XL)
- Moses Sumney
- Public Access T.V.
- Ramona Lisa
- Regal Degal
- Sick Feeling
- Solange
- Toulouse
- Twin Shadow
Discography
edit- TR001: Arthur Russell/CANT – "Come to Life"/"Ghosts" (2009)
- TR002: Acrylics – All of the Fire (2009)
- TR003: Class Actress – Journal of Ardency (2010)
- TR004: Twin Shadow/Violens – "Number Four" (2010)
- TR005: Twin Shadow – Forget (2010)
- TR006: Blood Orange – "Blood Orange" (2011)
- TR007: Chairlift – "Amanaemonesia" (2011)
- TR008: CANT – Dreams Come True (2011)
- TR009: Kindness – "Cyan" (2011)
- TR010: Horrid Red – Celestial Joy (2011)
- TR011: Kindness – World, You Need a Change of Mind (2011)
- TR012: Kirin J. Callinan – "WIIW/Thighs" (2012)
- TR013: Solange – "Losing You" (2012)
- TR014: Horrid Red – Nightly Wreaths (2012)
- TR015: Solange – True (2013)
- TR016: Empress Of – Systems (2013)
- TR017: Diamond Terrifier – The Subtle Body Wears a Shadow (2013)
- TR018: Forces – Forces (2013)
- TR019: Kirin J. Callinan – Embracism (2013)
- TR021: Regal Degal – Pyramid Bricks (2014)
- TR022: Ramona Lisa – Arcadia (2014)
- TR024: Le1f – Hey (2014)
- TR026: Porches – "Ronald Paris House" (2014)
- TR028: Sick Feeling – Suburban Myth (2015)
- TR031: Regal Degal – Not Now (2015)
- Petey - Lean Into Life (2021)
References
edit- ^ Breihan, Tom (September 22, 2012). "Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor Launches Terrible Record Label (No, Really)". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
- ^ "Exclusive: Terrible Records, XL Recordings Sign Joint Venture Deal for Select Releases". Billboard.
- ^ Dombal, Ryan (November 5, 2009). "Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor Talks Jay-Z, Twilight Soundtrack, Solo Project". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
- ^ Fitzmaurice, Larry (June 17, 2011). "Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor Unveils Solo Album". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
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