Arts & Crafts Mexico is an independent record label based in Mexico City. It is a branch of the Toronto-based company Arts & Crafts Productions.[1] It started business in 2008, when Jeffrey Remedios and Kevin Drew decided to open an office abroad, in order to promote the independent music scene in Mexico.[2] They produce records, as well as license material from other international labels.[3]
| Arts & Crafts Mexico | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Parent company | Arts & Crafts Productions |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Jeffrey Remedios Kevin Drew Andrés Velasco Armando David Humberto Carmona |
| Distributor(s) | Universal Music Mexico |
| Genre | Indie |
| Country of origin | Mexico |
| Location | Mexico City |
| Official website | www.arts-crafts.com.mx |
History
editJeffery Remedios and Kevin Drew founded the label in 2002.[4] One goal was to create a family relationship between the artists and the label.[5] They concentrate on creating an environment that is not only composed of high quality bands, but that is also familiar and welcoming. Arts & Crafts opened a satellite office in Mexico City in 2008.
Arts & Crafts México focuses on supporting national and international talent, as well as the local independent music community. During the past years, they have released records of local bands such as Rey Pila, Torreblanca, Los Odio!, Chikita Violenta, Bam Bam, I Can Chase Dragons! and Movus.[6]
Awards
editBroken Social Scene
editPolaris Music Prizes
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Broken Social Scene | Polaris Music Prize | Nominated |
| 2010 | Forgiveness Rock Record | Polaris Music Prize | Nominated |
Juno Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Broken Social Scene You Forgot It in People | Alternative Album of the Year | Won |
| 2004 | Broken Social Scene "Stars and Sons" | Video of the Year | Nominated |
Stars
editPolaris Music Prize
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Stars In Our Bedroom After The War | Polaris Music Prize | Nominated |
Timber Timbre
editPolaris Music Prize
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Timber Timbre Creep on Creepin' On | Polaris Music Prize | Nominated |
The Stills
editJuno Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Stills Oceans Will Rise | Alternative Album of the Year | Won |
| The Stills | New Group Of The Year | Won |
Bell Orchestre
editJuno Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Bell Orchestre As Seen Through Windows | Instrumental Album Of The Year | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Toronto music label Arts & Crafts opens office in Mexico City". CBC. 7 October 2008. Archived from the original on January 31, 2011.
- ^ Hughes, Josiah (7 October 2008). "Arts & Crafts Open Mexico Office". exclaim.ca.
- ^ Lewis, Jessica (January 25, 2011). "Mexico's Chikita Violenta tackle international markets with Arts & Crafts - AUX.TV". AUX.TV. Archived from the original on October 6, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- ^ Meixueiro, Luis. "Noches de Arts & Crafts México: Bam Bam + Hypnomango". nomute. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
- ^ "Venta nocturna de Arts & Crafts México". LifeBoxset. 22 June 2011.
- ^ iraygoza (September 13, 2011). "Free Indie Mezcla: Grito con Arts & Crafts México".