EggHunt Records explained
Egghunt Records |
Founder: | Adam Henceroth, Gregory Gendron |
Distributor: | Redeye, Clandestine Distribution |
Country: | U.S. |
Location: | Richmond, Virginia Brooklyn, NY |
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. In early 2024, Egghunt signed the popular Brooklyn indie pop-art band, Rubblebucket, for their 7th full-length LP release. Egghunt Records has released 60 releases and continues to support up-and-coming indie artists.
Artists
Current
- Hannah Mohan
- Rubblebucket
- Cuddle Magic
- Banditos
- Primer
- Alyssa Gengos
- Abby Huston
- Lizzie Loveless
- Sara Bug
- Clever Girls
- Suburban Living
- Thin Lear
- Deau Eyes
- Pearla
Former
- 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
Notes and References
- Web site: Egghunt Records on their success, the future, and being RVA's Sub Pop. RVA Magazine. 19 April 2017. en.
- Web site: Cantor. Dave. The Making of a Music Town. Richmond Magazine. 19 April 2017. en-us. 19 September 2016.
- Web site: Castro. Scott. How Richmond's Egghunt Records Label Became the Go-To Place For Rising Indie Rock. Style Weekly. 19 April 2017.
- Web site: White Laces delivers double dose of tunes with remastered first EP and third electronic-heavy record, 'No Floor'. RVA Magazine. 19 April 2017. en.
- Web site: Lucy Dacus streaming 'No Burden,' touring, playing shows with Odetta Hartman, Margaret Glaspy, Houndmouth & more. BrooklynVegan. 19 April 2017.
- Web site: Berman. Judy. Lucy Dacus On What It's Like to Have 20 Record Labels Fight Over You. Pitchfork. 19 April 2017. en.
- Web site: Dr. Dog's Eric Slick releasing solo LP, touring with Sinkane (hear a track). BrooklynVegan.