brianmorgante Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hey everyone! I've finally decided to take the leap and start a small label - Flesh and Bone Records. I've been releasing my own music for over 10 years and helping friends with their projects as well, and now I want to continue to grow my vision. A little info - After touring the country and world extensively with my band Deadhorse, as well as helping found and run a region wide collaborative zine entitled Broken Teeth, I started Flesh and Bone. For the last 2 and a half years, Flesh and Bone has been the umbrella to encompass all of my creative endeavors. I make a living by doing graphic design and custom 1" buttons for bands, businesses, organizations, labels and individuals all over the world. I've worked with over 600 different clients, and I've seen so many people sharing their visions, ideas, music, art, creations and life in our partnerships together. I want to take that vision one step farther, and turn this into a record label. I'e been inspired by all of the wonderful people I've been working with, that I want that to continue to grow and flourish, and I feel like this is the avenue I want to go down at this point in time, and couldn't be more excited about it. Due to the nature of these endeavors and the DIY mentality that will be behind this, I'm starting small. I want to take baby steps to grow and develop this idea over time, and not jump in head first. With that being said, this will start with all digital and custom tape releases as far as music is concerned. I am also interested in putting out zines, books and other creative projects from artists of all sorts. I'm partnering with a friend that does amazing work with tapes, much like you see with records this day in age - transparent hazes, three color swirls, split half colors, the works. There hasn't been a lot of this that I have seen across the board within the "tape" revival, but his custom creations are quite exciting, and I'm honored to be doing things like this. We'll find unique options for every release that compliment the artwork always. If everything goes as planned at the moment, I will be launching everything this summer. I want to start with 3-6 releases all at the same time. Non-genre specific, this label will rather focus on the mentality of the artists involved. This idea is about creating a family of musicians, artists, writers and other creatives that already know what it's like to hold themselves up with their own efforts, those who know what it's like to pioneer into releases, tours, and all creative projects with their own two hands, not relying on anything else. I'm not here to take over and provide you with all the answers, the right connections, the "label promises" of a bygone era, but rather to house a family, and be of service to helping your creative vision grow. The objective is to then release vinyl down the line, and the first vinyl releases will be collaborative efforts with some partner labels, but that will be a little later in the game. I already have some exciting artists I plan on working with, and we're already figuring out details for the releases, but I'm still open to all ideas, suggestions, and submissions. I want to know what you're doing, and if we connect, who knows what sort of things we could accomplish together. Send your submissions to [email protected] if you're interested! somethingvinyl, sonsofvipers, Daniel Dopp and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David The Gnome Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Duuuuuude! This sounds awesome, Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Thanks so much! I'm really looking forward to what this turns into! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladew1ll1s1sdead Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Wow dude this is so damn cool. I read the email link as flesh hand boner cords. Sorry dude. Zick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladew1ll1s1sdead Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Also, post this in the cassette collective thead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyFrosted Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 You have my full support, I'm all about those special edition tapes. While colors can be cool, sound quality trumps all. I know it's a bit of an oxymoron - cassette tape audio quality - but some people really know how to make a tape sound great. Excited to see what's coming. Best of luck in all your endeavors. Cassette Collective 4 lyfe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 All releases will come with free digital downloads, that is a must for everything I'm trying to do. So no matter what happens with tapes, you'll always have access to the high quality digital files no matter what. Forgot to make that clear! I suppose it should be a given in 2014 though, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 This sounds awesome, Brian! Good luck with everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 This sounds awesome, Brian! Good luck with everything! Thanks so much! I appreciate your support! Also, post this in the cassette collective thead! Just did, thanks for the reminder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoughtsky Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Not soooo interested in tapes but any vinyl preorder will be supported when it starts. Would love to see some sneak preview of the bands that you'll sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Not soooo interested in tapes but any vinyl preorder will be supported when it starts. Would love to see some sneak preview of the bands that you'll sign Completely understand! And as soon as everything is confirmed for this first batch, there will be introductions and information on all the artists coming through this first round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonsofvipers Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 You should release the Deadhorse cassette that never happened haha. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, brianmorgante and daegor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 oh the irony. also, i support Brian to the full extent. Really hope this takes off. Sad Heart and sonsofvipers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 You should release the Deadhorse cassette that never happened haha. hahahaha oh good lord there we go! sonsofvipers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 oh the irony. also, i support Brian to the full extent. Really hope this takes off. different thread, same feelings...............LUV U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedpig Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Best of luck, this sounds awesome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Thanks so much! Hope to have lots of updates for everyone soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Still taking submissions - anyone and everyone is more than welcome to submit! [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 We're proud to announce the very first release on Flesh and Bone Records will be Sky Flying By - Can You Say It with One Word? Beautiful ambiance and triumphant instrumentals that set the tone for any occasion. We'll be doing a first pressing /50 on black and silver swirl tapes. Although this album was released digitally late last year independently, it now includes a never before heard bonus song exclusive to this release! Digital streaming and download will be available soon, and cassettes will be available in June! RIYL - Sigur Ros, Olafur Arnalds, Mono, Caspian Stream / Download the entire album here - http://fleshandbone.bandcamp.com/album/can-you-say-it-with-one-word Keep up to date over at www.facebook.com/fleshandbonerecords futures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distinctlydustin Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Not soooo interested in tapes but any vinyl preorder will be supported when it starts. Would love to see some sneak preview of the bands that you'll sign Same! I hope to support all I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Our first two releases go up for pre-order TOMORROW AT NOON! They are both $5 a piece, and are full of special goodies. Sky Flying By comes with an 8 page zine with song explanations, while Other Minds comes with a bird feather to go along with the cover. Sky Flying By is /50 black/silver swirl tapes, and Other Minds is /25 transparent blue/pink swirl tapes. The stream of the entire Other Minds album also goes up tomorrow at noon at www.fleshandbone.bandcamp.com . All releases will come with a digital download card and a free flesh and bone records sticker. You'll be able to pre-order these at www.fleshandbonerecords.storenvy.com only! Tomorrow, noon, grab one quick and spread the word! AlexH. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 How much will you be charging to ship 1 or 2 tapes to Canada? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 All releases will come with free digital downloads, that is a must for everything I'm trying to do. So no matter what happens with tapes, you'll always have access to the high quality digital files no matter what. Forgot to make that clear! I suppose it should be a given in 2014 though, haha. If you release that Deadhorse cassette I'll buy it (again ) EDIT: Just noticed this was already brought up, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 How much will you be charging to ship 1 or 2 tapes to Canada? PM'd! If you release that Deadhorse cassette I'll buy it (again ) EDIT: Just noticed this was already brought up, haha Oh geeeeeeeeeeeez hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 So are your releases just gonna be cassettes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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