Genre Indie rock
indie pop Country of origin United States of America | Founded 2006 Founders Josh Deutsch, Terence Lam | |
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Official website www.downtownrecords.com Distributors RED Distribution, PIAS Cooperative Artists Cold War Kids, Gnarls Barkley, Major Lazer, Nick Murphy, Miike Snow Albums St Elsewhere, Guns Don't Kill People, Robbers & Cowards, Mine Is Yours, Hold My Home Profiles | ||
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Downtown Records is an American independent record label based in New York, New York with offices in Los Angeles. Owned and operated by Josh Deutsch and Terence Lam, the current roster includes Chet Faker, Cold War Kids, Miike Snow, White Denim, Electric Guest, YACHT, Goldroom and Autre Ne Veut among others.
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History
The label was co-founded by Josh Deutsch and Terence Lam in 2006 and grew to become Downtown Music with publishing, licensing, music services and Songtrust. In 2013 Downtown Records was purchased outright by the its original co-founders and now operates fully independent. The label's music is distributed by Sony Music's RED Distribution and Cooperative Music.
In addition to the sister label, Mercer Street Records, Downtown has label partnerships with Dim Mak Records, Fool's Gold Records and Mad Decent.
Downtown Records also operates Downtown Events – a festival and concert promotion company that produces The Downtown Music Festival.
Current roster
Mercer Street Records: