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Earth Libraries

Earth Libraries is an American independent record label based in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 2018 by Bryant Saxon, the label releases contemporary independent music alongside archival and vintage recordings. The label's catalog has included indie rock, folk, experimental music, soul, gospel, electronic music, soundtrack work, and archival releases.

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Earth Libraries
Founded2018
FounderBryant Saxon
DistributorRedeye Distribution
GenreVarious
Country of originUnited States
LocationBirmingham, Alabama
Official websiteearthlibraries.com

Earth Libraries is an American independent record label based in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 2018 by Bryant Saxon, the label releases contemporary independent music alongside archival and vintage recordings.1 The label's catalog has included indie rock, folk, experimental music, soul, gospel, electronic music, soundtrack work, and archival releases.

Earth Libraries has become known for combining contemporary independent releases with reissues, soundtrack albums, and previously unreleased recordings.1

History

Earth Libraries was founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 2018. Early coverage described the label as focused on both new music and vintage recordings, documenting lesser-known regional artists while also releasing contemporary independent acts.1

The label has also been profiled by music industry outlet Other Record Labels, which highlighted Earth Libraries' visual identity, artist curation, and archival reissue work, including projects connected to composer Suzanne Ciani.2

Artists and releases

Earth Libraries has released music by contemporary independent artists including Star Moles, Lady Dan, Bory, Friend of a Friend, John Andrews & The Yawns, The Mellons, Salvo, Wray, Will Stewart, TWÏNS, and Angel Abaya.

Lady Dan's 2021 album I Am the Prophet was released by Earth Libraries and reviewed by The Guardian, which described the album as blending "country-folk and slacker rock" while exploring themes of religion and identity.3

Bory's 2023 album Who's a Good Boy received a review from Pitchfork, which identified Earth Libraries as the releasing label and described the album as the debut full-length from Brenden Ramirez's power pop project.4

Wray's 2020 album Stream of Youth / Blank World was released through Earth Libraries. Tinnitist described the release as combining shoegaze, dream pop, and alternative rock influences.5

TWÏNS released Healing Dreams through Earth Libraries in 2025. Psychedelic Baby Magazine described the album as inspired by dream states and psychedelic pop traditions.6

Friend of a Friend's 2025 album Desire! was reviewed by The Big Takeover, which described the release as blending goth folk, electronic, dark pop, and post-punk styles.7

John Andrews & The Yawns released the album STREETSWEEPER through Earth Libraries in 2026. Aquarium Drunkard described the album as reflecting Andrews' experiences living and working in New York City.8 The album is also cataloged by AllMusic.9

Music publication Raven Sings the Blues has covered multiple Earth Libraries-related releases, including projects by TWÏNS, The Mellons, Hot Apple Band, and Sunfruits.10

The label's archival and soundtrack projects have included releases connected to notable musicians including Suzanne Ciani, Johnny Shines, The Octopus Project, Mad Anthony, Baker Knight, Roscoe Robinson, Dogwood, R. Stevie Moore and Wayne Perkins. Soundtrack releases have included A Life in Waves, featuring music by Suzanne Ciani, and Butterfly in the Sky, featuring music by The Octopus Project.11

The label also released the soundtrack to the 2020 documentary film Jasper Mall, featuring music by Baker Knight, HAHA Mart, and Chayse Porter. The soundtrack later received a limited Record Store Day vinyl release in 2021.12

Earth Libraries has additionally issued recordings connected to gospel and soul singer Roscoe Robinson and guitarist Wayne Perkins, both of whom later received obituary coverage in The New York Times recognizing their broader musical legacies.1314

The label has also released music by Way Dynamic, including the albums Duck and So Familiar.15

Discography and databases

Earth Libraries is listed in music databases including AllMusic and Album of the Year.1617

References

References

  1. Stokes, Grace (April 2, 2020). "Local record label releases both new and vintage records". AL.com. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  2. Orr, Scott. "Interview: Earth Libraries". Other Record Labels. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  3. Petridis, Alexis (April 25, 2021). "Lady Dan: I Am the Prophet review – farewell to Christ and creeps". The Guardian. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  4. Shoup, Brad (December 21, 2023). "Bory: Who's a Good Boy Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  5. "Wray — Stream of Youth / Blank World". Tinnitist. June 6, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  6. ""Love Third Variation" by TWÏNS + New Album 'Healing Dreams'". Psychedelic Baby Magazine. March 2025. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  7. Feldmar, Marcel (May 19, 2025). "Friend Of A Friend – Desire! (Earth Libraries)". The Big Takeover. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  8. "John Andrews & The Yawns :: STREETSWEEPER". Aquarium Drunkard. March 31, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  9. "STREETSWEEPER - John Andrews & The Yawns". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  10. "Earth Libraries". Raven Sings the Blues. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  11. Orr, Scott. "Interview: Earth Libraries". Other Record Labels. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  12. "Jasper Mall / O.S.T. [Colored Vinyl] (Gol) (Can)". Record Store Day. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  13. "Roscoe Robinson obituary". The New York Times.
  14. "Wayne Perkins obituary". The New York Times.
  15. "So Familiar - Way Dynamic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  16. "Earth Libraries Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  17. "Earth Libraries Albums". Album of the Year. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
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