Scat Records
Scat Records is a St. Louis, Missouri-based independent record label. It was founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1989, and many of the bands released on the label are from Ohio. The label is notable for featuring Guided by Voices, The Mice and Cobra Verde on its roster.[1] Scat Records' owner Robert Griffin himself played in the band Spike in Vain.[2] Griffin discovered Guided by Voices from Matt Sweeney,[3] and their 1994 release Bee Thousand helped launch the band before they signed with Matador Records.[4] Scat also released a compilation of Cleveland pre-punk.[5]
| Scat Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Genre | Indie rock |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | Saint Louis, Missouri |
See also
- Scat Records artists
- List of record labels
References
- Troy L. Smith, Cleveland com (2016-02-01). "50 essential albums in Cleveland music history". cleveland. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- "Ten Outsider Hardcore Bands to Know from 1980s America". www.vice.com. April 2015. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- "The Quietus | Features | Anniversary | A Roll Of The Dice: Guided By Voices' Propeller Turns 30". The Quietus. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- Thrasher, Don. "What to know about one of Dayton's biggest music acts Guided By Voices before virtual concert". dayton. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- Murrmann, Mark. "Music: Mirrors, Something That Would Never Do". Mother Jones. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
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