City Slang

City Slang is an independent record label based in Berlin, Germany.

City Slang
Founded1990
FounderChristof Ellinghaus
GenreIndie rock, indie pop
Country of originBerlin, Germany
Official websitehttp://www.cityslang.com/

History

The label was founded in 1990 by Christof Ellinghaus, exclusively to release The Flaming Lips' In A Priest Driven Ambulance (With Silver Sunshine Stares). With bands The Lemonheads, Das Damen, and Yo La Tengo also looking for a label to release their 1990 albums, City Slang became, a home for US bands who wanted to bring their music to the European market. Nowadays, City Slang represents a diverse roster of artists from around the world. The records released through City Slang have helped shape and embellish the last three decades of alternative music.[1]

It was named after the song "City Slang" by Sonic's Rendezvous Band.

Artists

Current Roster

List of current artists, adapted from the City Slang website.[2]

Full Roster

See also

References
  1. "City Slang". 16 September 2023.
  2. "Artists". City Slang Records. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
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