Specialist Subject Records

Specialist Subject Records
Founded2007; 18 years ago (2007)
FounderAndrew Horne, Kay Stanley[1][2]
GenrePunk, Indie Rock
Country of originUnited Kingdom
LocationLeeds (2007), Exeter (2009–2017), Bristol (2017–present)
Official websitespecialistsubjectrecords.co.uk

Specialist Subject Records is an English independent record label initially founded in Leeds in 2007, but based largely in Exeter then Bristol since being revived in 2009.[1] They have been described as a "powerhouse" of DIY Indie Rock.[3]

History

Specialist Subject started in 2007 to release one 7" by the band Magnus Magnusson.[4]

In 2009 the label was revived in Exeter as a method of self releasing Horne's band Bangers, as well as those by friends' bands such as Caves.[1] For some time Specialist Subject had an office in the centre of the city. Since opening a record shop in Bristol in August 2017[5] the label has been run from its premises upstairs at the music venue Exchange in the Old Market area of Bristol.[2][6]

The label has mostly seen releases by up-and-coming British bands such as Doe, Muncie Girls, and Fresh; but it has also put out the UK editions of albums by acts from other anglophone countries such as The Smith Street Band (Australia), Jeff Rosenstock (USA), and Pillow Queens (Ireland).

Artists with releases by Specialist Subject

References

  1. ^ a b c "Interview: Andrew Horne, Specialist Subject Records/ Bangers". Keep Track of the Time. 27 December 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Bristol Because With: Specialist Subject Records". Bristol In Stereo. 27 September 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  3. ^ McMahon, James (7 December 2016). "indie rock". Kerrang!. London: Wasted Talent Ltd. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  4. ^ Atherton, Jim (13 September 2015). "An interview with Specialist Subject Records". Exeposé. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  5. ^ Jones, Sammy (25 August 2017). "Specialist Subject's First Record Shop Opens On Old Market". Bristol 24/7. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  6. ^ Clark, Caitlin (19 June 2019). "Specialist Subject Records Will Celebrate Their Second Birthday In Style". Bristol 24/7. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  7. ^ "Witching Waves - Persistence LP / CD". Specialist Subject Records. Retrieved 13 February 2019.


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