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K Records. Calvin Johnson (born November 1, 1962) is an American guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, music producer, and disc jockey. Known for his uniquely deep and droning singing voice, Johnson was a founding member of the bands Cool Rays, Beat Happening, Dub Narcotic Sound System, The Go Team and The Halo Benders .
K Records; Founded: 1982 () Founder: Calvin Johnson Candice Pedersen: Distributor(s) The Business: Genre: Twee pop, indie rock, punk rock: Country of origin: U.S. Location: Olympia, Washington: Official website: www.krecs.com
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Nov 20, 2015 · Since 1982, Calvin Johnson has also run his respected Olympia-based label, K Records, which under the slogan, “Exploding the teenage underground into passionate revolt against the corporate ogre world-wide since 1982,” has become one of the most important headquarters for the “International Pop Underground” from all over the world.
Dec 19, 2022 · When I say Calvin Johnson has forgotten more about indie rock than most people have ever learned, I might mean it literally. Or maybe Johnson — founder of Beat Happening, K Records, and Dub ...
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Apr 6, 2022 · K Records’ founder Calvin Johnson had set out to work in creating essential foundations for the city’s indie scene. Since 1982, Johnson’s K Records had been operating as an independent record label in Olympia, providing underground artists with a platform for the publication of their work.
This leads us to the venerable K Records. Founded in 1982 by Calvin Johnson, it embodies much of what the city of Olympia reflects: a strong work ethic and a cold-shoulder to outside influence. In a time when authenticity is rare, K oozes it.
Apr 10, 2023 · Label: K. Reviewed: April 10, 2023. Following the blues influences of his last solo album, the K Records founder’s new record offers a restless pastiche of primitive rock’n’roll, rockabilly,...
