Utech Records

Utech Records is an American independent record label based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was founded by Keith Utech in 2004. The label features a mixture of experimental, ambient, and metal. Keith Utech curates and directs all of the art on releases from the label.[1]

Utech Records
Founded2004 (2004)
FounderKeith Utech
Country of originUnited States
LocationMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Official websiteutechrecords.com

History

The label was started by Keith Utech in 2004. In starting the label, Keith Utech drew inspirations from labels such as Alternative Tentacles, Earache, and FMP.

The first release on the label was a limited edition CDr of Lasse Marhaug’s “Spaghetti Western Rainbow.” Utech Records has released over 100 titles since this release on various formats including CDr, LP, 7 inch, cassette tape, and 8-track.

The label has released a diverse range of musical styles and groups including Fushitsusha, Locrian, Horseback, and Dead Neanderthals.

Henry Rollins’ has dedicated entire radio shows to releases on the label calling the label “brave.”[2]

The label has sponsored three music festivals in Milwaukee to promote artists on the label. Each of these festivals have had performances travel from around the globe to perform.[3]

Former artists

See also
  • List of record labels

References
  1. Mueller, Kevin. "CAUGHT ON TAPE". Milwaukee Magazine. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  2. KCRW. "KCRW Broadcast 294". KCRW. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  3. Brooklyn Vegan Staff. "Milwaukee's Utech Fest in pics/video ++". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
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