American record label
Get Better Records is an American
independent record label based in
Philadelphia , Pennsylvania.
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History and background
The label was founded by Alex Lichtenauer and Nick King in 2009 in
Keene, New Hampshire .
[6] King left the label in 2010; Get Better is now run by Lichtenauer .
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Its stated aim is to "reverse the constant underrepresentation of the queer arts community, with a specific focus on punk, hardcore, and alternative rock music".
[10] An article in
Philadelphia similarly described it as "
queer forward".
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Releases and events
In 2017, the label released a compilation album titled A Benefit Comp to Help Pay Medical Bills for Those Activists Fighting Against Fascism and Racism , the proceeds were donated to victims of the
Charlottesville car attack and
Hurricane Harvey .
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[13] In June 2020, the label donated its
Bandcamp profits to a
bail fund based in Philadelphia and
Black and Pink .
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In 2018, the label released an album for The HIRS Collective featuring guest vocals by
Shirley Manson of
Garbage ,
Laura Jane Grace of
Against Me! , Martin of
Limp Wrist , Sadie of
G.L.O.S.S. and others.
The label has released compilations featuring Bren Lukens of
Modern Baseball ,
The Menzingers ,
Less Than Jake ,
Spraynard ,
Laura Stevenson and the Cans ,
Anti-Flag ,
Joe Jack Talcum of
The Dead Milkmen , and more.
The label hosts "Get Better Fest" which has included
Code Orange ,
Full of Hell ,
The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die ,
Mannequin Pussy and more.
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Artists
Current
Alumni
References
^ Yoo, Noah (March 20, 2020).
"Labels Directing Bandcamp Revenue to Their Artists" .
Pitchfork . Retrieved September 2, 2020 .
^ Gargano, Jason (December 18, 2019).
"Philadelphia Noise Punk Band Empath Talks About Their Acclaimed Debut Album Ahead of Free Cincinnati Concert" .
Cincinnati CityBeat . Retrieved September 2, 2020 .
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"Empath Sign to Fat Possum Records" .
Music Connection . July 24, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2020 .
^ Fiorillo, Victor (March 31, 2017).
"The Hit List: Victor Fiorillo Picks April's 10 Best Shows" .
Philadelphia . Retrieved September 2, 2020 .
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"Juxtaposing Lightness and Darkness with Planet Jackpot" .
WOUB-FM . May 28, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020 .
^ Bryan Bruchman (July 5, 2019).
"The Subliminal Inevitable Show" . btrtoday.com (Podcast). BTRtoday.
^ Mok, Annie (June 26, 2019).
"The Supportive Punk of Get Better Records: An Illustrated Interview" .
Bandcamp . Retrieved September 2, 2020 .
^ Williams, Nick (July 19, 2019).
"Listen to Get Better Records' Ally Einbinder & Alex Lichtenauer's Summer of Pride Playlist" .
Billboard . Retrieved September 2, 2020 .
^ Callwood, Brett (July 17, 2019).
"Potty Mouth Continue to Get Better" .
LA Weekly . Retrieved September 2, 2020 .
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"About Us" . Get Better Records .
^ Rapa, Patrick (April 24, 2017).
"Here's Your Get Better Playlist" .
Philadelphia . Retrieved September 2, 2020 .
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"New Get Better Records Benefit Compilation Available for Streaming & Purchase" .
The Deli . September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2020 .
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"Wilco, Wolf Eyes, Philly imprint look to raise funds following violence" .
The Daily Progress . August 15, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2020 .
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"Labels Donate Bandcamp Profits to Black Lives Matter" .
Spin . June 5, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020 .
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"Music festival to raise funds for Morris Home, other LGBT charities" .
Philadelphia Gay News . May 3, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
^ Moreland, Quinn (October 18, 2019).
" "Control Top Make Urgent Noise Out of Crushing Political Anxiety" .
Pitchfork . Retrieved September 3, 2020 .
^ Hermann, Adam (September 29, 2018).
"Philly music we're listening to: Ivy Sole, Japanese Breakfast, Empath, and Suburban Living" . Philly Voice . Retrieved September 2, 2020 .
^ Vozick-Levinson, Simon (July 26, 2018).
"Meet Empath, 2018's Trippiest Punk Band" .
Rolling Stone . Retrieved September 3, 2020 .
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