Crunchy Frog is a Danish independent record label, established in 1994 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The idea for Crunchy Frog came from the four members of the band Thau. The daily operations are handled by Jesper "Yebo" Reginal Petersen, drummer of Thau.
| Crunchy Frog | |
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| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Thau |
| Genre | Alternative rock |
| Country of origin | Denmark |
| Location | Copenhagen |
| Official website | www.crunchy.dk |
From the beginning, Crunchy Frog has signed bands on a 50/50 basis. The company also operates a publishing and syncing company, a booking agency, and is partners in two of Copenhagen’s drinking establishments, The Mudhoney and Whammy Bar. The name of the record company is taken from a Monty Python sketch.[1][2]
Bands signed or formerly signed
edit- 18th Dye[3]
- Apparat Organ Quartet[2]
- Beta Satan[1]
- Düreforsög[2]
- EPO-555[2]
- First Floor Power[4]
- Heavy Trash[5]
- I Am Bones[1]
- Junior Senior[6]
- Learning From Las Vegas[7]
- The Malpractice[1]
- Mew[1]
- The Mopeds[7]
- Powersolo[2]
- The Raveonettes[8]
- Shiny Darkly[1]
- Sista Bossen[1]
- Superheroes[9]
- THAU[2]
- Tothe International[2]
- The Tremolo Beer Gut[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Gourlay, Dom (27 September 2019). "Crunchy Frog at 25: A Landmark Celebration for Denmark's Finest Independent Label". Under the Radar.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Acharya, Kiran (18 November 2019). "A Very Cool Thing To Have Done: Crunchy Frog At 25". The Quietus.
- ^ Hage, Erik. "18th Dye". AllMusic.
- ^ First Floor Power (16 April 2013). "First Floor Power 'The Jacket' Karin Dreijer remix". Crunchy Frog Recordings – via YouTube.
- ^ Heavy Trash (12 November 2020). "Heavy Trash - Dark Hair'd Rider". Crunchy Frog Recordings – via YouTube.
- ^ Sculley, Alan (5 September 2003). "Junior Senior Takes Big Step With 'Move Your Feet'". Oakland Tribune. ProQuest 351883759.
- ^ a b Billboard Staff (8 March 2005). "Crunchy Frog Jumps Into Germany". Billboard Magazine.
- ^ Kuipers, Dean (1 March 2003). "Garage Rock's Next Phase Has A Decidedly Retro Kick". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 422009433.
- ^ Clar, Michael D. (30 March 2000). "Scandi Bands Invade Texas". Houston Chronicle. ProQuest 395708024.
External links
edit- Crunchy Frog Records official website
- Ten Minutes with Crunchy Frog at The Daily Rind