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Record Labels

A listing of record labels that put out the music of alternative and independent bands and artists.
Sub Pop Records
One of a handful of powehouse Indie labels, Sub Pop launched the Grunge movement when it was just a club scene in Seattle.
Universal Music Group
One of "The Big 5" major labels. Top acts include U2, Beck and Nine Inch Nails.
Sony Music Entertainment
Another "Big 5." Important alt acts include Ben Folds Five, Pearl Jam and Yo Yo Ma (doesn't that sound like a great indie rock band?).
EMI Group
Foo Fighters, Radiohead and Ben Harper call this "Big 5" label home.
Warner Brothers Music
The Cure, Greenday and Tori Amos sing, strum and tour for this "Big 5" label.
BMG Entertainment
This is another "Big 5" label who represents bands from Dido to Dave Matthews.

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