Section 44 Records

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Section 44 Records
Founded2004 (2004)
FounderRandall Erkelens, Pierre Norman
Distributor(s) A Different Drum
Genre Synthpop, electronic, darkwave, EBM, futurepop
Country of originU.S.
LocationDenver, Colorado

Section 44 Records is an independent record label and online store based in Colorado and specializing in electronic music and related genres. In 2004, Section 44 Records was formed by Pierre Norman and Randall Erkelens from the band Tristraum. Section 44 acquired the synthpop forum Sloth Radio and defunct label Kiss My Asterix Records. The label has released albums, singles, and compilations [1] by The Alphabet Girls, Leiahdorus, Eight to Infinity, Eloquent, Empire State Human, Tristraum, and Tycho Brahe. Although based in the U.S., the roster includes international bands. Section 44 Records added Breye Kiser of Provision and Steven Cochran of Eloquent, and Royal Visionaries to its management and A&R in 2005.

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