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Anyway Records is an independent record label based in Columbus, Ohio, which specializes in a Columbus brand of indie rock. It was established in 1991 by Bela Koe-Krompecher, called an "indie stalwart" by Entertainment Weekly . [1]

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During the 1990s, the label was considered the most well-known and prolific label in Columbus. [2] The Other Paper called Anyway Records "arguably the most influential indie label in Columbus throughout the last half of the ‘90s." [3] The early 2000s saw a reduction in offerings. However, since 2007, the label has put out records by The Whiles, The Kyle Sowashes, Moviola, and The Lindsay. [4] "Song for Jerry", off of The Whiles album Colors of the Year, appeared on the documentary Murderball. [5] The Whiles album Sleepers Wake was referred to by Columbus Alive as a "masterpiece." [6]

Past releases have included notable artists such as Guided by Voices, the Ass Ponys, the New Bomb Turks, and Jenny Mae. [2]

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  2. 1 2 Treadway, Joel (1996-08-12). "Local Labels". cringe.com. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  3. Allen, Rick (2009-09-03). "Used Kids". The Other Paper . Archived from the original on 2013-02-04. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  4. "Releases from Anyway Label". Revolver/Midheaven. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  5. "Soundtracks for Murderball". Internet Movie Database . Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  6. Deville, Chris (2012-08-02). "The Whiles announce first album since 2007". Columbus Alive . Retrieved 2012-08-20.