Counter Intuitive Records

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Counter Intuitive Records
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Jake Sulzer in Boston based Label HQ
Founded2015 (2015)
FounderJake Sulzer
Genre Indie rock, emo, punk, pop-punk, ska
Country of originUnited States
Location Boston, Massachusetts
Official website counterintuitiverecords.com

Counter Intuitive Records is an American independent record label based in Boston, Massachusetts, known for working with bands such as Oso Oso, Mom Jeans, Origami Angel, and Prince Daddy & The Hyena. [1] The label has also handled distribution for artists such as The Hotelier.

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History

The label was started in 2015 by Jake Sulzer, shortly after his college graduation. After stumbling across a demo by the band Bay Faction, Sulzer offered them a record contract. Gaining most traction from releasing records of band's such as Origami Angel, Oso Oso, Skatune Network, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, & Mom Jeans, the label funded the releases of many lesser-known bands in the scene, like Pictures of Vernon. [2]

Current artists

Former artists

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References

  1. "What Happened to One of Indie Rocks Most Promising Labels?". Noisey. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  2. Cole, Henderson (14 May 2018). "DIY Isn't Dead". Get Alternative. The Alternative. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  3. "Gaffa Tape Sandy" . Retrieved May 4, 2024 via Counter Intuitive Records.
  4. "Insignificant Other Announce Debut Album". 16 April 2019. Retrieved July 27, 2021 via Stereogum.
  5. "Skatune Network teams with Counter Intuitive for covers album (stream a track)" . Retrieved July 27, 2021 via BrooklynVegan.
  6. "Skatune Network releasing ska covers album of 'Undertale' video game soundtrack" . Retrieved July 27, 2021 via BrooklynVegan.
  7. "Tiger Really" . Retrieved January 23, 2024 via Counter Intuitive Records.