| Xtra Mile Recordings | |
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| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | Charlie Caplowe |
| Distributor(s) | ADA, Proper Music Distribution |
| Genre | Rock music |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Location | London |
| Official website | XtraMileRecordings.com |
Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk.
The label first signed the artists Million Dead and Reuben in 2003 [1] [2] and subsequently released Frank Turner's solo albums after the split of Million Dead in 2005. [3] [4] While signed with Xtra Mile, Frank Turner has gone on to perform at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics [5] and sell out Wembley Arena. [6]
On 8 August 2011 Xtra Mile were badly affected by the 2011 England riots, when the Sony Music warehouse that stored their records was set on fire. [7]
Since the label's inception it has continued to support and break new artists and bands. [8] Xtra Mile has released numerous charting albums from acts including Skinny Lister [9] and Will Varley. [10] In recent years the label has announced distribution deals outside the UK in countries such as the US [11] & Canada. [12]
On 4 July 2017, Xtra Mile were featured on BBC Radio 1's Independents' Day Takeover hosted by Huw Stevens. [13]
List of artists on Xtra Mile Recordings:
List of artists no longer with Xtra Mile Recordings:
