Anyway Records

Anyway Records is an independent record label based in Columbus, Ohio, which specializes in a Columbus brand of indie rock. It was established in 1991 by Bela Koe-Krompecher, called an "indie stalwart" by Entertainment Weekly.[1]

During the 1990s, the label was considered the most well-known and prolific label in Columbus.[2] The Other Paper called Anyway Records "arguably the most influential indie label in Columbus throughout the last half of the ‘90s."[3] The early 2000s saw a reduction in offerings. However, since 2007, the label has put out records by The Whiles, The Kyle Sowashes, Moviola, and The Lindsay.[4] "Song for Jerry", off of The Whiles album Colors of the Year, appeared on the documentary Murderball.[5] The Whiles album Sleepers Wake was referred to by Columbus Alive as a "masterpiece."[6]

Past releases have included notable artists such as Guided by Voices, the Ass Ponys, the New Bomb Turks, and Jenny Mae.[2]

  1. ^ "Columbus, Ohio: Local Heroes". Entertainment Weekly. 1995-03-17. Archived from the original on June 21, 2010. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  2. ^ a b Treadway, Joel (1996-08-12). "Local Labels". cringe.com. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  3. ^ Allen, Rick (2009-09-03). "Used Kids". The Other Paper. Archived from the original on 2013-02-04. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  4. ^ "Releases from Anyway Label". Revolver/Midheaven. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  5. ^ "Soundtracks for Murderball". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  6. ^ Deville, Chris (2012-08-02). "The Whiles announce first album since 2007". Columbus Alive. Retrieved 2012-08-20.