Post-Punk Records Labels

DFA Records — Founded in 2001 by James Murphy (of LCD Soundsystem) and Tim Goldsworthy, DFA Records is a New York-based label that specializes in dance-punk and post-punk revival music. The label has released music by artists such as LCD Soundsystem, The Juan Maclean, and Hot Chip. https://dfarecords.com/

4AD — Founded in 1980, 4AD is a British independent record label that has released music by influential post-punk bands such as Bauhaus, Cocteau Twins, and The Birthday Party. The label has a US office in New York City. https://4ad.com/

Captured Tracks — Founded in 2008, Captured Tracks is a Brooklyn-based label that focuses on post-punk, indie rock, and shoegaze music. The label has released music by artists such as DIIV, Wild Nothing, and Mac DeMarco. https://capturedtracks.com/

Sub Pop — Founded in 1986 in Seattle, Washington, Sub Pop was initially known for releasing grunge music, but has also released music by post-punk bands such as Protomartyr and METZ. The label is now based in Seattle and Los Angeles. https://www.subpop.com/

Matador Records — Founded in 1989, Matador Records is a New York-based label that has released music by post-punk and indie rock bands such as Pavement, Interpol, and Sonic Youth. The label is now part of the Beggars Group. https://matadorrecords.com/

Sacred Bones Records — Founded in 2007, Sacred Bones Records is a Brooklyn-based label that focuses on post-punk, industrial, and experimental music. The label has released music by artists such as Zola Jesus, The Men, and Pharmakon. https://www.sacredbonesrecords.com/

Factory Records — Founded in Manchester, England in 1978, Factory Records was known for releasing music by post-punk bands such as Joy Division and New Order. The label also released records by influential producer and artist, Martin Hannett. https://www.factoryrecords.org/

Touch and Go Records — Founded in 1981 in Lansing, Michigan, Touch and Go Records has released music by post-punk and punk bands such as The Jesus Lizard, Big Black, and Scratch Acid. The label is now based in Chicago. https://www.touchandgorecords.com/

Saddle Creek Records — Founded in 1993 in Omaha, Nebraska, Saddle Creek Records has released music by post-punk and indie rock bands such as Cursive, Bright Eyes, and The Faint. The label is now based in Los Angeles. https://saddle-creek.com/

Thrill Jockey — Founded in 1992 in New York City and now based in Chicago, Thrill Jockey has released music by post-rock and post-punk bands such as Tortoise, Trans Am, and The Sea and Cake. https://thrilljockey.com/

Kranky — Founded in 1993 in Chicago, Kranky has released music by post-rock and post-punk bands such as Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Stars of the Lid, and Deerhunter. https://kranky.net/

Merge Records — Founded in 1989 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Merge Records has released music by indie rock and post-punk bands such as Superchunk, Arcade Fire, and Neutral Milk Hotel. The label is now based in Durham, North Carolina. https://www.mergerecords.com/

Kill Rock Stars — Founded in 1991 in Olympia, Washington, Kill Rock Stars has released music by post-punk and indie rock bands such as Sleater-Kinney, Bikini Kill, and The Gossip. The label is known for its commitment to promoting feminist and socially progressive music. https://www.killrockstars.com/

Trouble in Mind — Founded in 2009 in Chicago, Trouble in Mind has released music by garage rock and post-punk bands such as Ultimate Painting, The Limiñanas, and Negative Scanner. The label is committed to working with artists who create music that is both challenging and accessible. https://www.troubleinmindrecs.com/

Captcha Records — Founded in 2008 in Chicago, Captcha Records has released music by experimental and post-punk bands such as White Suns, Psychic Paramount, and Puffy Areolas. The label is known for its commitment to releasing music that is challenging and thought-provoking. https://captcharecords.bandcamp.com/

W.25th Records — Founded in 1981 in Cleveland, Ohio, W.25th Records has released music by post-punk and punk bands such as Pere Ubu, The Dead Boys, and The Pagans. The label played a significant role in the development of Cleveland’s punk and post-punk scenes in the late 1970s and early 1980s. https://www.westernvinyl.com/

Play Alone Records — Founded in 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Play Alone Records has released music by post-punk and darkwave bands such as Nyx Division, Deep Tissue, Child of Night, and Ky Vöss. The label is known for its DIY ethic and adherence to inclusivity and punk ideals. https://playalonerecords.com

Slumberland Records — Founded in 1989 in Washington, D.C., Slumberland Records has released music by post-punk and indie rock bands such as Velocity Girl, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, and The Softies. The label is now based in Oakland, California. https://www.slumberlandrecords.com/

Dark Entries Records — Founded in 2009 in San Francisco, Dark Entries Records has released music by post-punk and synth-pop bands such as Eleven Pond, Xymox, and Linea Aspera. The label is dedicated to reissuing and preserving obscure and overlooked electronic and post-punk music from the 1970s and 1980s. https://www.darkentriesrecords.com/

Dais Records — Founded in 2007 in Los Angeles, Dais Records has released music by post-punk and industrial bands such as Cold Cave, Drab Majesty, and Youth Code. The label is known for its commitment to releasing music that is both experimental and emotionally powerful. https://www.daisrecords.com/