River Jones Music
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River Jones Music
| River Jones Music | |
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| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | River Jones |
| Genre | Indie Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Official Website | www.riverjonesmusic.com |
River Jones Music is an independent record label based in Phoenix, Arizona. It was founded in 2007 by River Jones. The label is home to Courtney Marie Andrews,[1], Steff Koeppen and the Articles, Michelle Blades, and many others.[2] Courtney Marie Andrews was the first to sign to the label in 2007.[3][4] The regional start with the collective has been compared to previous label upstarts such as Sub Pop, Saddle Creek, and Merge Records.[5]
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History
The first full-length release was set to be an album by Katy Rose (a collection of song demos done with Beck's musical director Greg Kurstin). In late 2007, River Jones and Katy Rose parted ways. River Jones set out to find an artist to produce and met Courtney Marie Andrews at an art gallery in Phoenix, Arizona. Courtney Marie Andrews's first album Urban Myths, which was recorded, printed, and produced by River Jones out of an apartment June 2008. Andrews's second full length Painters Hands and a Seventh Son was recorded, produced, and released by Jones exactly one year later.[1]
The release was followed by Michelle Blades' first full length album Oh, Nostalgia! in 2009 and Owl and Penny's first LP Fever Dreams in 2009. Both albums were again produced by River Jones.
In 2010, Steff Koeppen and the Articles and Sownbones submitted already produced albums to be released through the label.[4]
Also in 2010, Courtney Marie Andrews' third album titled For One I Knew was produced by Jones and Andrews herself. It featured Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World, and Ethan McCracken recorded and mixed part of the album in Seattle, WA. It was mastered by Roger Seibel (of Elliott Smith, Bikini Kill, and Death Cab for Cutie fame), through SAE mastering in Arizona.
In 2011, RJM signed its first international artist; Christine Owman from Sweden who released a duet with Mark Lanegan as a single to her debut album. River Jones started focusing his attention nationally, while Courtney Andrews continued to have her festivals and shows locally while touring internationally with Jimmy Eat World [2] Steff Koeppen and the Articles and You Me and Apollo both signed with major management in 2011. There are upcoming albums by Christine Owman, Courtney Marie Andrews, Owl & Penny, Michelle Blades, You Me and Apollo, and Steff Koeppen and the Articles.[6]
Artists
- Courtney Marie Andrews
- Michelle Blades
- You Me and Apollo
- Owl & Penny
- Steff Koeppen and the Articles
- Sareena Dominguez
- Sownbones
References
- ^ a b Bartkowski, Becky (September 2009). "New Times album review - Courtney Marie Andrews". Phoenix New Times. http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2009/09/_courtney_marie_andrews_painte.php. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
- ^ a b Fossum, Melissa (January 17, 2011). "River Jones & Friends Music Festival at The Paisley Violin Last Night". Phoenix New Times. http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2011/01/river_jones_friends_music_fest.php. Retrieved 2011-01-03.
- ^ Meyer, Mike (July 30, 2009). "Courtney Marie Andrews Gives a Glimpse into a Teen Girl’s World". Phoenix New Times. http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2009-07-30/music/courtney-marie-andrews-gives-a-glimpse-into-a-teen-girl-s-world. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
- ^ a b Bartkowski, Becky (November 30, 2009). "Show Review: Final Folk Festival at Modified". Phoenix New Times. http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2009/11/final_folk_festival_at_modifie.php. Retrieved 2011-01-03.
- ^ "River Jones Music Label". NPR Wavelength Magazine. http://www.siwrites.com/file/siwrites.com__Wavelength_files/WavelengthRiverJones.pdf. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
- ^ "Bring It All Back Home - The Story of RJM". DamienJoyce.com. January 4, 2011. http://damienjoyce.wordpress.com/2011/01/04/%E2%80%9Cbringing-it-all-back-home-the-story-of-the-river-jones-music-label/. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
Further Reading
- By the Time I Get to Phoenix (April 8, 2010)
- Damien Joyce: The Story of RJM (January 4, 2011)
- Phoenix New Times: RJM and Friends Festival (January 17, 2011)
- State Press: RJM and Friends Festival (February 2, 2011)
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