Supporting Post-Rock bands, one at a time - with a smile :)
A BIT ABOUT US
After speaking to a couple of bands towards the end of 2010, I realised that I may be able to help small and yet unknown bands with their plans. As most bands don’t start with a bang or a big budget, it can be difficult for them to get onto a label. Although there are a few labels out there that really dig Post Rock, they of course can’t take every band on. That’s where I hope to help. Having been in the business for a while, I have managed to gain quite a network of people, from labels, distributors, shops, pressing plants etc. Using that network, I hope to help bands get a “foot in the door”.
CURRENT PROJECT
The album being worked on right now is the latest and last album by Belgian Art/Noise/Post Rockers, L.T.D.M.S.. A physical and digital release, the album will be available on 18th May 2012.
View our catalogueWORK WITH US
We are always on the look out for new talents on the Post Rock/Ambient music scene, and if you think we can help you out, then all you need to do is get in touch!
Our artists are unique, that's why the projects we work on are individual.
Circadian Eyes - Who We Were
Brian, the man behiond the Circadian Eyes moniker, was looking for a label to support him with a limited run of CDs and digital distribution. His music is a unique blend of Post Rock and electronica, and apart from writing the music, he also took care of mastering himself.
The artwork was completed in a collaborative fashion: Brian provided the images, and we took care of getting them into format, and then of course printed.
- Limited run of 500 CDs and digital distribution
- Standard shrink wrapped jewel case packaging.
- Artwork in collaboration with the artist.
Until Sunrise - Until Sunrise
Until Sunrise are a young band. Very young. They hooked up in March 2010, and made some music. And for the fun of it, they made it public. Their debut, the self titled album, recorded in an extremely lo-fi manner, caused wavesd through out the genre. Who were these guys, where are they from, and is the drummer seriously 13 years old??
The guys were looking for a label to re-release the album, this time physically. The album was re-mastered, and was then put to CD.
- Limited run of 300 CDs.
- Standard shrink wrapped jewel case packaging.
The Eternal Twilight - Everything Resembles You
Joining the many artists focussing on the softer ambient side of Post Rock, The Eternal Twilight have created an album of dreaminess and hope. Titled "Everything Resembles You", it provides a perfect sonar background for those moments of thoughtfulness and tranquility, without missing the aspects of the genre that fans have come to await.
Noor and Abbas wanted a label that understands them and their vibe, for a very limited CD run.
- Limited run of 150 CDs.
- Eco packaging with hand stamped tracklist, colour sticker and hand-numbered.
Collapse Under The Empire & Mooncake - Black Moon Empire - Split Ep
More than just a Split EP, Black Moon Empire features 5 tracks, 2 from each band and a collaboration track. Both bands have their roots in the Post Rock genre, and have been friends for years, and this EP represents where they come from musically.
Both bands wanted a limited run of Jewel Cases for the split, in advance of their respective album releases in 2011.
- Normal sized run of 1000 CDs.
- Standard shrink wrapped jewel case packaging.
The Echelon Effect - Mosaic
The Echelon Effect has been releasing music since 2009, and has also done various remixes for bands such as God is an Astronaut, Codes In The Clouds, Our Ceasing Voice, Good Weather For An Airstrike. Mosaic, the second album, has been available digitally, and the band wanted to finally produce a physical CD.
Time Columns - Mana
Math Rock is a blend of Post Rock that used complex structures and atypical time signatures. And exactly that is what Time Columns excels at. When you're listening to their music, it's hard to believe that the band is made up of 2 people.
Kenny and Jordan wanted a jewel case packaging for this release, their first album, after having released 3 EPs digitally in the past.
- Medium sized run of 500 CDs.
- Standard shrink wrapped jewel case packaging.
Old Worlds - A Light In The Corner
Old Worlds started out as a solo project and quickly developed into more. Mike and Adam joined Aaron on the stage and in the studio and after the demos were sent out and an EP was released and well received, A Light In The Corner was quickly in place.
Mike and Aaron were looking for some help with financials and distribution in Europe.
- Medium sized run of 500 CDs (Slipcase) and cassettes.
This Patch of Sky - The Immortal, The Invisible
A new and fresh band out of Oregon, USA, This Patch of Sky adds an edge of hardness to Post Rock. What started out as a work of passion for the 4 guys had mutated into something bigger, fans were popping up across the globe, and the band realised that what they had to say had found an audience.
This Patch of Sky were looking for distribution and promotion in Europe as well as a second preesing for their EP.
- Medium sized run of 500 CDs (Slipcase).
The Circle Project - Section1: elektronik
So I have been carrying an idea around with me since last year… it’s time for it to be let out of the depths of my mind, and aired for you all to hear: The Circle Project.
Rather than do a standard remix album or a CD full of covers, the concept is to create a closed circle of remixes. Artist A reinterprets Artist B, Artist B does Artist C, and Artist C does Artist A, thus creating a circle. The tracks are selected by the label rather than the bands, solely with the intention of creating a full concept of an album or EP, rather than a random set of tracks
- Minimum size run of 50 CDs (JakeBox).
- "Name your Price" digital download.
Tsuru - The Maritime Theory
Tsuru are a bunch of friends from California. They've been making music for three years, and were ready to release their first album, titled The Maritime Theory. Not having a huge fan base as they had pretty much been under the radar, they wanted someone to trake care of the distribution, so that they can concentrate on the music.
- Digital only distribution (iTunes, Amazon, Napster etc. and the Oxide Tones store).
Mooncake - Lagrange Points
Mooncake were looking for a new label to distribute their previously Released Lagrange Points to a European market. Having worked with us before on the Split EP Black Moon Empire with Collapse Under The Empire, they already knew how we work, so it was a quick decision for them to add Lagrange Points to our catalogue.
- Digital distribution through all major channels as well as the Oxide Tones store.
Tunturia - Invisible City
Invisible City has been complete for a while, however the guys behind Tunturia hadn't been able to find a label to partner with to release it in the manner they preferred. Their follow up album to Maps is a musical piece of beauty, showing all aspects of a genre that is growing and changing continuously.
Tunturia were looking for some help with financials and distribution.
- Small sized run of 100 CDs (Digipack).
Canyons of Static - Farewell Shadows
Canyons of Static are experienced within the Post Rock scene. They have multiple releases under their belt, and I've been a fan for a long time. As such, it was an honour that they asked me to publish their new album, which really reflects how they have grown over the past 6 years. Not easily pleased with complete albums, Farewell Shadows is an album that I can only call "complete". It covers every aspect of the genre that you could think of, and after having listened to it for months, I am 100% sure that this will be on of the top albums in 2012.
The band was looking for someone to help with physical and digital distribution, but not just a label, someone who belived in them and their music.
- Medium sized run of 1000 CDs in a minimally designed digipack.
Condre Scr - You Are Genius
Condre Scr has been quiet recently, however not inactive. After their debut received critical acclaim, the band from Berlin, Germany knew that the follow up album would need to be good. Believe me, it is.
Condre Scr were looking for some help with financials and distribution.
- Medium sized run of 1000 CDs in a beautiful handmade concept-slipcase.
Jet Plane - All The Static Stars
After receiving great feedback for releasing this album digitally, the band decided they wanted to have it available physically too.
An amazing blend of Post Rock crescendos, haunting strings and dramatic melodies, the album is really too good for a debut. The Russian band excelled when writing this music!
- Small sized run of 300 CDs in a Jewel Case.
Parallel Lines - Infinty
Put Eric Quach (Destroyalldreamers, thisquietarmy), Ryan Ferguson (Sianspheric, Electroluminescent) & Pascal Asselin (Below The Sea, Millimetrik) in a room, and you know something good is going to happen.
Recorded in two jamming sessions, Infinity is the third release by the guys, and is a moody drone masterpiece. This is a co-release with the Canadian label Where Are My Records.
- Medium sized run of 750 CDs in a digifile, as well as digital distribution.
eaststrikewest - We’re Important And We Keep The City Running. We're Important. We're Important. We're Important.
The end of the road for the band, this album almost didn't make it to the light of day. The band unforunately split during the recording phase in the studio.
Deemed too good to not be heard by the general public, this heady mix of lofty ambition, anxiety and sharply honed creativity serves as a befitting eulogy to the band that was eaststrikewest
- Small sized run of 300 CDs in a digipack, as well as digital distribution.
Rocket Miner - Songs for an October Sky
The band was looking for a label to do a limited phyiscal run of this album, their debut.
- Small sized run of 150 CDs in a Slipcase.
L.T.D.M.S. - (« Insérer titre »)
The band was looking for a label to help with promotion, distribution and sales
- Medium sized run of various formats for the album.
You need Post Rock - we have it in the store!
More than just a label
Oxide Tones actually started its existence as an online store. Tired of paying exortionate prices from high street sellers for obscure music, we started importing music from Canada, USA, Japan and even Mexico, with the intention of ensuring that fans could get their music fix at a reasonable price. That was late 2004, and since then we've built up a solid fan base, and we're always on the lookout for music that we want to get in stock.
Slint, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Explosions In The Sky & Sigur Ròs.
Of course we have the classics in stock, what would Post Rock be without the influence Slint, the haunting vocals of GY!BE, the pure epicness of Explosions in the Sky and the beauty of the icelandic favourites Sigur Ròs?
This Will Destroy You, Mono, Mogwai, A Silver Mt. Zion
Bands that have defined what Post Rock is, with albums now considered to be "must haves".
Her Name is Calla, And So I Watch You From Afar, Braveyoung, Kontakte, The End of The Ocean
Bands that are making waves, and pushing the boundaries of the genre.
We would love to hear from you if you think we could work together!
CONTACT US
If you have a project you would like to talk to us about, please get in touch.
You can also follow us on twitter or facebook, or email us too.
WHERE WE ARE
We're located just outside of Berlin, Germany, however thanks to the virtual nature of communication nowadays, we will speak to you even if you're not around.