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Founded | 2014 |
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Distributor(s) | Secretly Distribution |
Genre | Indie rock |
Country of origin | U.S. |
Location | Austin, Texas |
Official website |
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Keeled Scales is an independent record label based in Austin, Texas. It was founded in 2014 by musicians Tony Presley (Real Live Tigers) and Seth Whaland (Literature, Tres Oui). [1] The label has released over 60 albums from artists such as Buck Meek (of Big Thief), Katy Kirby, Lunar Vacation, Sun June and more.
In 2020, the label helped curate a benefit compilation to support the Estok’Gna, an indigenous Texas tribe, in their efforts to protest the building of a gas pipeline through their lands. [2]
In 2021, Keeled Scales entered into a partnership with fellow indie label Polyvinyl Records, but still retains creative control over its operations. [3]
Also in 2021, the Austin Chronicle named Keeled Scales “Best Quiet Giant,” praising the label for its “stacked roster and tastemaking reputation.” [4]
The following are the albums released by the label: [5]
Keeled Scales | |
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Founded | 2014 |
Founder |
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Distributor(s) | Secretly Distribution |
Genre | Indie rock |
Country of origin | U.S. |
Location | Austin, Texas |
Official website |
www |
Keeled Scales is an independent record label based in Austin, Texas. It was founded in 2014 by musicians Tony Presley (Real Live Tigers) and Seth Whaland (Literature, Tres Oui). [1] The label has released over 60 albums from artists such as Buck Meek (of Big Thief), Katy Kirby, Lunar Vacation, Sun June and more.
In 2020, the label helped curate a benefit compilation to support the Estok’Gna, an indigenous Texas tribe, in their efforts to protest the building of a gas pipeline through their lands. [2]
In 2021, Keeled Scales entered into a partnership with fellow indie label Polyvinyl Records, but still retains creative control over its operations. [3]
Also in 2021, the Austin Chronicle named Keeled Scales “Best Quiet Giant,” praising the label for its “stacked roster and tastemaking reputation.” [4]
The following are the albums released by the label: [5]