Xtra Mile Recordings Explained

Xtra Mile Recordings
Founded:2003
Founder:Charlie Caplowe
Distributor:ADA, Proper Music Distribution
Genre:Rock music
Country:United Kingdom
Location:London
Url:XtraMileRecordings.com

Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk.

History

The label first signed the artists Million Dead and Reuben in 2003[1] [2] and subsequently released Frank Turner's solo albums after the split of Million Dead in 2005.[3] [4] While signed with Xtra Mile, Frank Turner has gone on to perform at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics[5] and sell out Wembley Arena.[6]

On 8 August 2011 Xtra Mile were badly affected by the 2011 England riots, when the Sony Music warehouse that stored their records was set on fire.[7]

Since the label's inception it has continued to support and break new artists and bands.[8] Xtra Mile has released numerous charting albums from acts including Skinny Lister[9] and Will Varley.[10] In recent years the label has announced distribution deals outside the UK in countries such as the US[11] & Canada.[12]

On 4 July 2017, Xtra Mile were featured on BBC Radio 1's Independents' Day Takeover hosted by Huw Stevens.[13]

Artists

Current

List of artists on Xtra Mile Recordings:

Alumni

List of artists no longer with Xtra Mile Recordings:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Interview: Charlie Caplowe, Founder of the Xtra Mile Label . Yorkshiretimes.com . 2014-08-11 . 2020-05-03.
  2. Web site: Will Murphy . Global Arts & Culture with a Local Accent . Thethinair.net . 2015-04-29 . 2020-05-03.
  3. Web site: Million Dead to split . NME. 14 September 2005.
  4. http://www.thefreeborntimes.com/frank-turner-interview
  5. News: Tim Jonze . Frank Turner warms up crowd for Olympics opening ceremony | Music . . 2020-05-03.
  6. News: Gee . Catherine . Frank Turner, Wembley Arena, review . . 2020-05-03.
  7. News: Independent record labels fear ruinous stock loss in London Riots Fire. The Guardian. UK. 9 August 2011. 9 August 2011.
  8. Web site: Stassen . Murray . Xtra Mile: 'We want to be artist friendly' | Labels . . 2015-03-23 . 2020-05-03.
  9. Web site: Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company. Official Charts Company . 2020-05-03.
  10. Web site: Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company. Official Charts Company . 2020-05-03.
  11. Web site: Xtra Mile Recordings Partners with INresidence Artist Services . Ingrooves.com . 2015-02-11 . 2020-05-03.
  12. Web site: Fontana North Announces a Distribution Deal with Xtra Mile Recordings | Fontana North . www.fontananorth.com . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150906234242/http://www.fontananorth.com/?p=2833 . 6 September 2015 . dead.
  13. Web site: BBC Radio 1 - Huw Stephens, Independents' Day Takeover . Bbc.co.uk . 2017-07-04 . 2020-05-03.
  14. Web site: BERRIES sign to Xtra Mile Recordings // New single 'Copy' out 22 January 2021. 2021-01-24. Xtra Mile Recordings. 11 November 2020 . en-US.
  15. Web site: Billy The Kid Signs to XMR. The Ruckus. 3 February 2014. 3 February 2014.
  16. Web site: XTRA MILE RECORDINGS SIGN AGIT PUNK DUO DEUX FURIEUSES // SECOND ALBUM LATER IN 2019. 2021-01-24. Xtra Mile Recordings. 11 May 2019 . en-US.
  17. Web site: Xtra Mile Sign To Kill A King . MusicWeek . 5 August 2013.

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