Leesta Vall
Leesta Vall Sound Recordings, or simply Leesta Vall, is an independent record label based in Brooklyn, NY.[1] They specialize in limited runs of direct-to-vinyl 7" singles, each of which captures a unique take.[2]
| Leesta Vall Sound Recordings | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Aaron Zimmer |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | Brooklyn, NY |
| Official website | http://www.leestavall.com/ |
Background
Leesta Vall was founded by musician Aaron Zimmer in 2012 as a booking agency. They discontinued the agency side of the business and since 2017 have focused exclusively on recording direct-to-vinyl releases that capture live performances.[3] Each individual performance is lathe-cut directly to a 7" vinyl record using modified antique equipment from the 1950s.[4]
Artists
Artists have included Sondre Lerche, Wakey Wakey (band), Pat McGee, Matthew Mayfield, Tony Lucca, Gabe Dixon, Chris Ayer, and Phoebe Hunt (former member of The Belleville Outfit).[5][6] While artists may apply to record at Leesta Vall, Zimmer describes the roster as "pretty selective".[7]
References
- Iahn, Buddy. "Exclusive: Bands Can Record Direct to Vinyl in Brooklyn". The Music Universe. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- Ambery, NF. "Sons of Astro takes name, musical clues from cloned dogs". The Register Citizen. The Register Citizen. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- "Leesta Vall Sound Recordings". The Parlaé. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- Rogers, Chris. "Amanda Grace's one-of-a-kind records". Winona Post. Winona Post. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- "Leesta Vall Direct-to-Vinyl Live Sessions Archive". Leesta Vall Sound Recordings. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- American Songwriter. "Brooklyn Singer-Songwriter Phoebe Hunt On Living a Musician's "Peter Pan" Life". American Songwriter. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- "Record direct-to-vinyl in Brooklyn's Leesta Vall Sound Recordings office sessions". Long Live Vinyl. Retrieved 22 July 2018.