Egghunt Records is an independent record label based in Richmond, Virginia. The label was founded by Adam Henceroth and Gregory Gendron in spring of 2014.[1][2] Egghunt Records focuses on independent artists. It releases material on vinyl, CD & cassette physical formats, as well as digital download and streaming online.[3] Egghunt Records maintains an active roster of artists who have toured with notable acts such as The War on Drugs[4] and Houndmouth.[5] Egghunt Records alumni include Lucy Dacus, whose debut album, No Burden, was released on Egghunt Records in 2016.[6] In 2017, Egghunt Records signed Eric Slick of Dr. Dog to release his solo debut album, Palisades.[7] Other notable releases have included Pearla's Quilting & Other Activities (2019) and Camp Howard's Juice EP (2017). In 2021, Egghunt Records joined the Northern Spy Label Group. As of 2024, Egghunt Records has released 56 releases and continues to support up-and-coming indie artists.
Egghunt Records | |
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Founded | 2014 |
Founder | Adam Henceroth, Gregory Gendron |
Distributor(s) | Redeye, Clandestine Distribution |
Country of origin | U.S. |
Location | Richmond, Virginia Brooklyn, NY |
Official website | www |
Artists
editCurrent
edit- Hannah Mohan
- Rubblebucket
- Banditos
- Primer
- Alyssa Gengos
- Abby Huston
- Lizzie Loveless
- Sara Bug
- Clever Girls
- Suburban Living
- Thin Lear
- Deau Eyes
- Pearla
- Gold Connections
Former
edit- Lucy Dacus
- Eric Slick
- Daddy Issues
- Camp Howard
- Clair Morgan
- Grace Vonderkuhn
- Minor Poet
- Molly Drag
- Manatree
- Majjin Boo
- White Laces
- OPIN
- Sun Machines
- Feral Conservatives
- Sun Machines
- Big Baby
- Mekong Xpress
- Dazeases
- Red States
- Doll Baby
- The Diamond Center
- Teagan Johnston
- DIET
- OKO TYGRA
References
edit- ^ "Egghunt Records on their success, the future, and being RVA's Sub Pop". RVA Magazine. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ Cantor, Dave (19 September 2016). "The Making of a Music Town". Richmond Magazine. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ Castro, Scott. "How Richmond's Egghunt Records Label Became the Go-To Place For Rising Indie Rock". Style Weekly. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "White Laces delivers double dose of tunes with remastered first EP and third electronic-heavy record, 'No Floor'". RVA Magazine. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Lucy Dacus streaming 'No Burden,' touring, playing shows with Odetta Hartman, Margaret Glaspy, Houndmouth & more". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ Berman, Judy. "Lucy Dacus On What It's Like to Have 20 Record Labels Fight Over You". Pitchfork. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Dr. Dog's Eric Slick releasing solo LP, touring with Sinkane (hear a track)". BrooklynVegan.