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Transgressive Records

Transgressive Records is an independent record label based in London, founded in 2004. Its founders, Tim Dellow and Toby L, first met at a Bloc Party gig organised by Toby's Rockfeedback website.

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Transgressive Records
Founded2004
FounderTim Dellow and Toby L
LocationLondon, England
Official websitetransgressiverecords.com

Transgressive Records is an independent record label based in London, founded in 2004.1 Its founders, Tim Dellow and Toby L, first met at a Bloc Party gig organised by Toby's Rockfeedback website.2

The label's debut release was "1am" by the Subways in September 2004, quickly followed by singles from Mystery Jets, the Young Knives and Regina Spektor.3 Artists on its current roster include Flume, Sophie, Arlo Parks, Alvvays, Julia Jacklin and Damon Albarn.45

The company also formed Transgressive Management, representing Johnny Flynn, Marika Hackman, Let's Eat Grandma and Wesley Joseph, alongside Transgressive Publishing, working with Black Country, New Road, Foals, Loyle Carner and more.6

In 2021, Transgressive released Arlo Parks debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams, which was awarded the Mercury Prize.7

In 2026, Transgressive Records / Canvasback signed Los Angeles-based four-piece Jawdropped. 8


Artists

Transgressive Records

Transgressive Publishing

Transgressive Management

paradYse records

Past artists

See also

See also

References

References

  1. Blake, Jimmy (22 October 2019). "Transgressive Records: How to survive in music". BBC.
  2. Paphides, Pete (6 January 2006). "Today, the world. Tomorrow?". The Times. Archived from the original on 9 August 2011.
  3. "Record Label Profile: Transgressive". Independent.co.uk. 27 September 2006. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  4. "Transgressive - RECORDS". Transgressiverecords.com. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  5. "Transgressive Records - [PIAS]". Pias.com. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  6. "Transgressive - ARTISTS". Transgressiverecords.com. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  7. "Mercury Prize 2021: Arlo Parks wins for Collapsed In Sunbeams". BBC. 10 September 2021.
  8. "Jawdropped sign to Transgressive Records / Canvasback and share new song, "Monday"". The Line Of Best Fit. 6 May 2026. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
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