This Is American Music Explained

This Is American Music
Founder:Corey Flegel, Jay Cooper, Nick Nichols, Sean Courtney
Genre:Americana, rock, alternative country
Country:U.S.
Location:Atlanta, Georgia

This is American Music (also known as TIAM) is an American independent record label that specializes in rock and Americana music, particularly by artists from the Southeastern United States. It was formed in 2011.[1]

History

The idea for the label came from co-founder Corey Flegel's experience of going out on tour with Murfreesboro, Tennessee's Glossary for years, where he became fast friends with them and other bands in their circle (The Dexateens, Vulture Whale, The Only Sons, Duquette Johnston (Verbena)[2] The Bohannons, etc.). Flegel came up with the idea in 2010 of creating a blog to post concert dates and other material about the group of bands. The website was called "This Is American Music", named after a tour some of the bands had undertaken a few years previously. The label was an offshoot of the blog, and began releasing records in 2011.[3]

Characterized by No Depression magazine as "a record label that is more of a family than a business,"[4] the management team is spread out across the Southeast, with the team based in Atlanta, Georgia, Auburn, Alabama, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Mississippi.[5] TIAM provides bands with marketing, touring, legal, song licensing and placement guidance. TIAM releases music in digital and physical formats.[6]

Roster

Discography

‡ Double dagger symbol denotes co-release with Last Chance Records
∞ Infinity symbol denotes co-release Mod Mobilian Records

Compilations

Video

‡ Double dagger symbol denotes co-release with Last Chance Records

Partnerships

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gilstrap. Andrew. Field Studies: If It Dances, It's Probably from This Is American Music . Pop Matters. February 10, 2013. 6 May 2013.
  2. Web site: Johnston. Duquette. To Be or Not To Be, Transparent. Rebel King. 29 January 2014. September 14, 2012.
  3. Web site: Valso. Alabama / Southeast Record Label "This Is American Music" (Interview). Mod Mobilian

    Mobile Bay Arts & Culture

    . 29 January 2014. September 22, 2011.
  4. Web site: Martin. Chris. This Is American Music is taking over the South one band at a time . No Depression. 29 January 2014. June 18, 2013.
  5. News: Mehrara. Sheyda. This Is American Music. Meet the Guys Who Make It Rock. 20 February 2016. The Love List. 18 February 2016.
  6. Web site: Mistich. Dan. This Is American Music Helps Bands Navigate a Changing Industry. Flagpole. 29 January 2014. June 19, 2013.
  7. Web site: Hale. Charles. Fuck The Shutdown — This Is American Music (A Sampler). NineBullets. 29 January 2014. October 17, 2013.
  8. Web site: Doubter. This Is American Music 2013 Sampler. Captains Dead. 29 January 2014. May 27, 2013.
  9. Web site: Davis. Lance. A Very Glossary Christmas. Adios Lounge. 29 January 2014. December 19, 2013.

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