Founded 2009 Country of origin Australia Official website riceisnice.net | Genre Various Location Sydney, Australia | |
 | ||
Founders Ben Shackleton, Julia Wilson Albums We Have Secrets but Nobody Cares, Plains, Built Guilt Profiles | ||
Rice Is Nice is an independent record label based in Sydney, Australia that takes its name from Welsh post-hardcore band Mclusky's 2000 single "Rice Is Nice". The label aims to promote local musicians that are unique and whose music will have longevity, rather than based on popularity.
Contents
History
Rice Is Nice was formed in 2008 by Julia Wilson and Ben Shackleton. Wilson worked as a photographer and publicist in the music industry for the Australian labels Mushroom Records and Popfrenzy and used her knowledge to release SPOD's "Aminals" 7" in mid-2008. Since then, Rice Is Nice has signed and released the works of a number of Sydney-based artists, the musical genres of which vary greatly. As of 2012, the label is looking to expand internationally, specifically into the United States.