Arts & Crafts México

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Arts & Crafts Mexico
LOGO ARTS & CRAFTS MEXICO.png
Parent company Arts & Crafts Productions
Founded2008
FounderJeffrey Remedios
Kevin Drew
Andrés Velasco
Armando David
Humberto Carmona
Distributor(s) Universal Music Mexico
Genre Indie
Country of originMexico
LocationMexico City
Official website www.arts-crafts.com.mx

Arts & Crafts Mexico is an independent record label based in Mexico City. It is a branch of the Toronto-based company Arts & Crafts Productions. [1] It started business in 2008, when Jeffrey Remedios and Kevin Drew decided to open an office abroad, in order to promote the independent music scene in Mexico. [2] They produce records, as well as license material from other international labels. [3]

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History

Jeffery Remedios and Kevin Drew founded the label in 2002. [4] One goal was to create a family relationship between the artists and the label. [5] They concentrate on creating an environment that is not only composed of high quality bands, but that is also familiar and welcoming. Arts & Crafts opened a satellite office in Mexico City in 2008.

Arts & Crafts México focuses on supporting national and international talent, as well as the local independent music community. During the past years, they have released records of local bands such as Rey Pila, Torreblanca, Los Odio!, Chikita Violenta, Bam Bam, I Can Chase Dragons! and Movus. [6]

Awards

Broken Social Scene

Polaris Music Prizes

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2006 Broken Social Scene Polaris Music PrizeNominated
2010 Forgiveness Rock Record Polaris Music PrizeNominated

Juno Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2003 Broken Social Scene You Forgot It in People Alternative Album of the YearWon
2004 Broken Social Scene "Stars and Sons"Video of the YearNominated

Stars

Polaris Music Prize

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2008 Stars In Our Bedroom After The War Polaris Music PrizeNominated

Timber Timbre

Polaris Music Prize

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2011 Timber Timbre Creep on Creepin' On Polaris Music PrizeNominated

The Stills

Juno Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2009 The Stills Oceans Will Rise Alternative Album of the YearWon
The StillsNew Group Of The YearWon

Bell Orchestre

Juno Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2010Bell Orchestre As Seen Through Windows Instrumental Album Of The YearWon

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