Transgressive Records

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Transgressive Records
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Founded2004
FounderTim Dellow and Toby L
Location London, England
Official website transgressiverecords.com

Transgressive Records is an independent record label based in London, formed in 2004. [1] Its founders, Tim Dellow and Toby L, first met at a Bloc Party gig organised by Toby's Rockfeedback website. [2]

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The label's debut release was "1am" by the Subways in September 2004, quickly followed by singles from Mystery Jets, the Young Knives and Regina Spektor. [3] Artists on its roster include Flume, Sophie, Arlo Parks, Alvvays, Julia Jacklin, Hippo Campus and Songhoy Blues. [4] [5]

The company has also formed Transgressive Management, looking after Johnny Flynn, Blaenavon, Marika Hackman and Let's Eat Grandma, and a publishing company, working with Foals, Loyle Carner, Benny Mails, Odetta Hartman and more. [6]

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Transgressive Publishing

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References

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  2. Paphides, Pete (6 January 2006). "Today, the world. Tomorrow?". The Times.
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