Secretly Canadian, Jagjaguwar, Dead Oceans Join Gaga!

Posted: 14 July, 2010

Gaga is very happy to announce a new partnership representing the master synch rights for revered U.S. indie labels Secretly Canadian, Jagjaguwar and Dead Oceans. The three labels, who share close associations and resources but remain separate and aesthetically distinct entities, have long been associated with the best in independent music. 

Secretly Canadian started out in 1996, in Bloomington, Indiana, where they remain to this day. (If they are Canadian, then it is truly in secret.) From humble beginnings, Secretly Canadian has gone on to develop an enviable roster, containing some of the finest independent acts of the last 15 years, including Antony and the Johnsons, Magnolia Electric Co/Songs: Ohia, Danielson, Yeasayer, Jens Lekman and many more. Now over 200 releases strong, the name Secretly Canadian is synonymous with excellent, forward-thinking independent music. Secretly Canadian also run a thriving distribution arm, handling titles for the likes of Tomlab, K Records, Fat Cat and Temporary Residence.

Jagjaguwar was formed not long after Secretly Canadian, in 1996, with the release of an album by Virginia band The Curious Digit. That was supposed to be it; soon after, though, co-founder Darius Van Arman was mesmerised by another local band, and had to release them. Jagjaguwar was born. Now, over a decade the later, Jagjaguwar, now also based in Bloomington, has put out a wildly diverse selection of over 175 releases, united only by their undeniable quailty. Jagjaguwar's awesome roster includes the likes of Black Mountain, Okkervil River, Bon Iver, Dinosaur Jnr., Richard Youngs and The Dead C.

Run side by side with sister labels Jagjaguwar and Secretly Canadian, Dead Oceans was formed in 2007 to 'focus on bold and timeless recordings, not emphasising a particular genre or scene, but instead fostering a diverse stable of sound-creators.' In its four-year existence, Dead Oceans has put out records by some of the leading lights of modern indie-rock, including Dirty Projectors, Califone, Akron/Family, John Vanderslice and Bishop Allen. 

Together, the catalogues of these three labels represent an incredibly rich store of great sounds. We're very happy to be working with them.

Pete : 14 July, 2010

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