Anyway Records Explained

Anyway Records is an independent record label based in Columbus, Ohio, which specializes in a Columbus brand of indie rock. It was established in 1991 by Bela Koe-Krompecher, called an "indie stalwart" by Entertainment Weekly.^[1]

During the 1990s, the label was considered the most well-known and prolific label in Columbus.^[2] The Other Paper called Anyway Records "arguably the most influential indie label in Columbus throughout the last half of the ‘90s."^[3] The early 2000s saw a reduction in offerings. However, since 2007, the label has put out records by The Whiles, The Kyle Sowashes, Moviola, and The Lindsay.^[4] "Song for Jerry", off of The Whiles album Colors of the Year, appeared on the documentary Murderball.^[5] The Whiles album Sleepers Wake was referred to by Columbus Alive as a "masterpiece."^[6]

Past releases have included notable artists such as Guided by Voices, the Ass Ponys, the New Bomb Turks, and Jenny Mae.^[2]

Current artists

Listed alphabetically

• Appalachian Death Ride
• Connections
• Ghost Shirt
• Kneeling In Piss
• The Kyle Sowashes
• The Lindsay
• Mary Lynn
• Moviola
• St. Lenox
• Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments
• The Whiles
• Speaking Suns

Notes and References

1. Columbus, Ohio: Local Heroes. https://web.archive.org/web/20100621055612/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,296424,00.html. dead. June 21, 2010. . 1995-03-17. 2012-08-20.
2. Web site: Local Labels. Treadway. Joel. cringe.com. 1996-08-12. 2012-08-20.
3. Web site: Used Kids. Allen. Rick. The Other Paper. 2009-09-03. 2012-08-20. https://archive.today/20130204094429/http://www.theotherpaper.com/news/article_39dd5b2a-a332-55ea-9416-53be4cd6d1da.html. 2013-02-04. dead.
4. Web site: Releases from Anyway Label. Revolver/Midheaven. 2012-08-20.
5. Web site: Soundtracks for Murderball. Internet Movie Database. 2012-08-20.
6. Web site: The Whiles announce first album since 2007. Deville. Chris. . 2012-08-02. 2012-08-20.