Xtra Mile Recordings
British independent record label From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk.
| Xtra Mile Recordings | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | Charlie Caplowe |
| Distributor(s) | ADA, Proper Music Distribution |
| Genre | Rock music |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Location | London |
| Official website | XtraMileRecordings.com |
The label first signed the artists Million Dead and Reuben in 2003[1][2] and subsequently released Frank Turner's solo albums after the split of Million Dead in 2005.[3][4] While signed with Xtra Mile, Frank Turner has gone on to perform at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics[5] and sell out Wembley Arena.[6]
On 8 August 2011 Xtra Mile were badly affected by the 2011 England riots, when the Sony Music warehouse that stored their records was set on fire.[7]
Since the label's inception it has continued to support and break new artists and bands.[8] Xtra Mile has released numerous charting albums from acts including Skinny Lister[9] and Will Varley.[10] In recent years the label has announced distribution deals outside the UK in countries such as the US[11] & Canada.[12]
On 4 July 2017, Xtra Mile were featured on BBC Radio 1's Independents' Day Takeover hosted by Huw Stevens.[13]
Current
List of artists on Xtra Mile Recordings:
- Against Me!
- Algiers
- Beans on Toast
- Ben Marwood
- BERRIES[14]
- Billy Pettinger[15]
- Cheap Girls
- Chris T-T
- Counterfeit
- Deux Furieuses[16]
- Dive Dive
- Frank Turner
- Glossary
- God Fires Man
- Half Noise
- Jonah Matranga
- Joshua English
- Lights.Action!
- The Maybes?
- Möngöl Hörde
- Northcote
- Oxygen Thief
- Pet Needs
- Recreations
- Rob Lynch
- A Silent Film
- Saint Leonard's Horses
- Skinny Lister
- Stapleton
- Straight Lines (formerly Said Mike)
- Sucioperro
- To Kill A King[17]
- The Xcerts
Alumni
List of artists no longer with Xtra Mile Recordings:
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