Lame-O Records
American record label
Record label
Lame-O Records is an independent record label based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded by Eric Osman to release Modern Baseball 's Sports , the label has been hailed as one of Philadelphia's best indie labels.[ 2]
History
Lame-O Records was founded in 2012 by Eric Osman, manager of the band Modern Baseball , to release the band's debut LP Sports . Osman funded the 300-copy pressing with savings earned working at coffee shops .[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] Though Sports earned the label no profit, it quickly sold out and has subsequently been repressed four times.[ 6]
The label was not originally supposed to continue beyond Sports , but Osman decided to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the success of the first album.[ 3] Lame-O began signing Philadelphia -area acts including Ma Jolie , Steady Hands , the Hundred Acre Woods , the Superweaks , and Three Man Cannon .[ 7] Osman enlisted fellow Drexel University student Emily Hakes during the planning stages of the Hundred Acre Woods' Cold in the Morning 7" single ,[ 3] shortly before the label expanded beyond Philly in 2014, signing the London -based group Johnny Foreigner .[ 8]
The label earned acclaim in 2015 for their successful Strength in Weakness compilation . The six-way split (featuring Lame-O's Modern Baseball and The Superweaks as well as Spraynard , Marietta, Hurry , and Beach Slang ) was sold to raise money for United Cerebral Palsy in honor of Modern Vinyl managing editor James Cassar.[ 9] [ 10] The 500-copy pressing sold out immediately.[ 7] The EP also served as Hakes' senior project for her music industry degree, while the accompanying shows at First Unitarian and Saint Vitus was Osman's for his entertainment & artist management degree.[ 3] [ 10] [ 11]
Lame-O has earned praise for their DIY ethic and commitment; Ma Jolie frontman Kirk Malosh commented, "It’s like they’re in the band... Any time anyone puts that much of an investment into your music, it’s unbelievable."[ 12]
Artists
Compilations
References
^ "Industry Spotlight: Emily Hakes (Lame-O Records)" . Haulix Daily . Haulix. 21 October 2014. Retrieved 10 February 2016 .
^ a b Altman, Lauren (19 October 2015). "Lame-O Records releases inaugural sampler featuring Modern Baseball, Lithuania, The Superweaks and more" . The Key . WXPN . Retrieved 10 February 2016 .
^ a b c d Downey, Beth Ann (6 August 2014). "Calling All Lame-Os!" . JUMP: The Philly Music Project . Archived from the original on 22 January 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2016 .
^ Scott, Emily Ivy (21 February 2015). "Modern Baseball, Spraynard, Marietta, and more rock the Church for Strength in Weakness release show" . The Key . WXPN . Retrieved 10 February 2016 .
^ Reimold, Abi (28 January 2013). "Street Sounds: Modern Baseball" . The Temple News . Temple University . Retrieved 10 February 2016 .
^ Sharp, Elliott (1 October 2014). "Modern Baseball Almost Missed It All" . Red Bull . Retrieved 10 February 2016 .
^ a b c Marquedant, Zoe (31 January 2015). "Lame-O Records Release Benefit Album 'Strength In Weakness' " . Art for Progress . Retrieved 9 February 2016 .
^ a b Sharp, Tyler (21 July 2014). "Johnny Foreigner sign to Lame-O Records; announce b-sides, rarities compilation" . Alternative Press . Retrieved 13 February 2016 .
^ a b Shultz, Brian (13 January 2015). "Lame-O Records fight cerebral palsy with new Spraynard track (exclusive)" . Alternative Press . Retrieved 10 February 2016 .
^ a b Mulhern, Tim (17 February 2015). "Modern Baseball, Marietta, Spraynard, The Weaks and Hurry @ The Church for Lame-O Records United Cerebral Palsy Benefit" . JUMP: The Philly Music Project . Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2016 .
^ a b Volpe, Allie (15 February 2015). "Charity compilation record features hometown talent, benefits local cause" . Philly.com . Retrieved 10 February 2016 .
^ Downey, Beth Ann (12 November 2013). "Philly bare-bones punk crew Ma Jolie brings the heat on Polars " . The Key . WXPN . Retrieved 10 February 2016 .
^ Sacher, Andrew (23 January 2019). "Death Cab, Tegan & Sara, Silversun Pickups & Kevin Devine reflect on An Horse's debut (which is being reissued)" . Brooklyn Vegan . Retrieved 23 January 2019 .
^ Lame-O Records [@LameORecords] (11 May 2022). "please join us in welcoming the illustrious @AttiaTaylor to the Lame-O family 💐💐💐 Her exceptional record "Space Ghost" is out July 7th, and the first single "Dog and Pony Show" is streaming everywhere now!" (Tweet ). Retrieved 11 May 2022 – via Twitter .
^ Vettese, John (20 January 2022). "Big Nothing get a new home on Lame-O Records, share "A Lot Of Finding Out" from new LP 'Dog Hours' " . The Key . WXPN . Retrieved 20 January 2022 .
^ "Lame-O Records signs Cartalk, Pass Like Pollen Out Now on Vinyl!" (Press release). Lame-O Records. 22 April 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2021 .
^ Osman, Eric (1 August 2022). "Welcome Dazy to Lame-O Records!" (Press release). Lame-O Records. Retrieved 2022-08-01 .
^ Vettese, John (17 November 2016). "PREMIERE: Dominic debuts with "Birthday Song," hear him interviewed by Hop Along's Frances Quinlan" . The Key . WXPN . Retrieved 18 July 2017 .
^ Osman, Eric (8 June 2022). "Welcome Dust Star to Lame-O Records" (Press release). Lame-O Records. Retrieved 2022-06-08 .
^ Sacher, Andrew (7 January 2020). "Gladie (Cayetana) announce debut album & tour, share song" . Brooklyn Vegan . Retrieved 7 January 2020 .
^ Vettese, John (27 January 2016). "PREMIERE: Cherry steps out with Gloom EP and a hypnotic "Alligators" video" . The Key . WXPN . Retrieved 14 February 2016 .
^ Hojsak, Sarah (7 June 2021). "Golden Apples embraces imprefections on debut single "Tangerine II" " . The Key . WXPN . Retrieved 11 June 2021 .
^ Shrum, Tony (20 February 2015). "Great Cynics Announce 'I Feel Weird,' Available In The US via Lame-O Records" . New Noise Magazine . Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2016 .
^ Shrum, Tony (4 December 2013). "The Hundred Acre Woods Announces 'Cold In The Morning' EP" . New Noise Magazine . Archived from the original on 25 June 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2016 .
^ "Hurry's Video for "Nothing to Say" Will Inspire You To Finish That Novel You've Been Meaning to Write" . Noisey . Vice . 22 March 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2016 .
^ "Lily Seabird – Alas & Alas (Acoustic Versions)" . FEMMUSIC Magazine . 8 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024 .
^ Vettese, John (31 March 2015). "The Center-Stage Side Project: Eric Slick and Dom Angelella will bring a long-awaited Lithuania LP to Lame-O" . The Key . WXPN . Retrieved 13 February 2016 .
^ Anthony, David (4 January 2017). "Loose Tooth cooks up a batch of "Garlic Soup" on its new track" . The A.V. Club . Retrieved 18 July 2017 .
^ Kauffman, H.M. (21 August 2015). "Lowercase Roses Vinyl Release Show at Everybody Hits Aug. 21" . The Deli . Retrieved 13 February 2016 .
^ Breslin, James (19 October 2015). "Ma Jolie signs to Lame-O Records, announces release of Polars on 11/12" . The Key . WXPN . Retrieved 13 February 2016 .
^ Gotrich, Lars (4 November 2015). "Songs We Love: The Max Levine Ensemble, 'My Valerian' " . NPR . Retrieved 13 February 2016 .
^ Anthony, David (1 March 2016). "Mike Bell & The Movies clears out some Room on new track" . The A.V. Club . Retrieved 2 March 2016 .
^ Zarrillo, Zack (23 November 2012). "POZ Stream: Modern Baseball - Sports" . Property of Zack . Retrieved 14 February 2016 .
^ Rettig, James (11 January 2017). "No Thank You – "Juicy J" " . Stereogum . Retrieved 18 July 2017 .
^ Rettig, James (17 January 2017). "The Obsessives – "Surfer Rosa" Video" . Stereogum . Retrieved 18 July 2017 .
^ Michael, Troy (12 January 2016). "The Pooches Sign To Lame-O Records, Announce 'Heart Attack' EP" . Innocent Words . Archived from the original on 9 May 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2016 .
^ Lame-O Records [@LameORecords] (27 February 2023). "Please officially welcome @Provide_For_Me to Lame-O. Evan's solo project has been long in the works, and the first bite comes today with the single (& video!) for Fire Away. Listen here: http://lnk.to/provideforme" (Tweet ). Retrieved 27 February 2023 – via Twitter .
^ Vettese, John (25 April 2017). "Watch Shannen Moser perform "Alex (282)" for Folkadelphia and The Key; preorder her vinyl reissue via Lame-O" . The Key . WXPN . Retrieved 18 July 2017 .
^ Rettig, James (22 August 2016). "Premiere: Slaughter Beach, Dog – "Monsters" " . Stereogum . Retrieved 25 August 2016 .
^ @lameorecords (24 July 2024). "Today, we are ecstatic, excited, & elated to welcome Atlanta-raised and LA-based singer/songwriter Slippers to the Lame-O roster!" . Retrieved 25 July 2024 – via Instagram .
^ Anthony, David (9 July 2015). "Steady Hands offers the antidote to Tropical Depression " . The A.V. Club . Retrieved 13 February 2016 .
^ Sacher, Andrew (6 March 2023). "The Sidekicks vocalist announces debut album by new project superviolet (stream a track)" . Brooklyn Vegan . Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
^ Sacher, Andrew (5 February 2014). "The Weaks releasing 'The World Is A Terrible Place And I Hate Myself And I Want To Die' EP (stream it)" . Brooklyn Vegan . Retrieved 13 February 2016 .
^ Chapman, Deanna (16 February 2016). "Thin Lips Sign To Lame-O Records, Announce 7" " . HiFi Noise . Archived from the original on 24 February 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2016 .
^ "Three Man Cannon Signs to Lame-O Records & Shares New Track" . The Deli . 29 April 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2016 .
^ Ross, Alex Robert (13 February 2020). "On "Lost in the Country," Trace Mountains finds compassion in a depressive episode" . FADER . Retrieved 13 February 2020 .
^ White, Logan (1 November 2018). "PREMIERE: U.S. Highball release "Roppongi Hills, On The Roof" " . Substream Magazine . Retrieved 30 November 2018 .
^ Tomer, William (6 July 2017). "Walter Etc. announces new record, shares beautiful slice of pop magic 'April 41st' [405 Premiere]" . The Four Oh Five . Retrieved 18 July 2017 .
^ Phink, AJ (28 July 2020). "Yankee Bluff Announce New Album & Reveal 'Double Bluff' Video" . ThePunkSite.com . Retrieved 30 July 2020 .
^ Rettig, James (3 June 2015). "Stream Year Of Glad's Debut EP (Stereogum Premiere)" . Stereogum . Retrieved 13 February 2016 .
^ Rettig, James (25 January 2023). "Yours Are The Only Ears – "Dreamer" " . Stereogum . Retrieved 28 January 2023 .
^ Corcoran, Nina (2024-03-18). "Mo Troper Dropped by Label and Manager Following Abuse Allegations" . Pitchfork . Retrieved 2024-04-01 .
^ Rettig, James (31 March 2020). "Thin Lips, Shannen Moser, Slaughter Beach, Dog & More Contribute To Don't Stand So Close To Me Compilation" . Stereogum . Retrieved 31 March 2020 .
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