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| Cheshire Records Electronic Jazz Netlabel Announced Cheshire Records is a record label formed in April 2009 by Seattle-based electronic musician and jazz pianist Jonah Dempcy. The label has already announced a number of upcoming releases from artists such as house duo UltraCat and hiphop project The Insider. Talking about the label, Jonah said, "I decided it was time to branch out. After running Revolution Void records for nearly 10 years, I felt like I had released enough of my own music and it was time to collaborate. My intention is to release music from the various music projects I'm involved in as well as music from artists I respect, whether it be electronic music, jazz, avant-garde or whatever. If the music is good, I'll release it." The label will initially release a series of web exclusive tracks under Creative Commons licenses. But, physical releases are planned, particularly 12" vinyls. "What I'd really like to do, " Jonah says, "is release limited edition short runs, really unique printings with great cover art, great quality. I want to print them on 280 gram vinyl and maybe even have each one signed. Then, rather than managing distribution of a large quantity of records, it becomes more of a specialty item for DJs who want a collector's item. Everyone else can download the MP3 but collectors will want it on vinyl." A website at www.cheshiremusic.net is planned to host the site where fans can listen to free audio tracks and eventually purchase physical merchandise. The website is intended to launch in the summer of 2009. Until then, news of the label can be found on Jonah's primary music website, www.revolutionvoid.com. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Jazz News :: home page |