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{{Short description|American independent record label}}
{{Infobox record label <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Music -->
{{Infobox record label <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Music -->
| name = No Sleep Records
| name = No Sleep Records
| image = No Sleep Records Logo.jpg
| image = No Sleep Records Logo.jpg
| founded = {{Start date|2006}}
| founded = {{Start date|2006}}
| founder = Chris Hansen
| founder = Chris Hansen
| status = Active
| defunct = {{End date|2024}}
| status = Inactive
| distributor = [[Fontana Distribution]]<ref name="alterpress-hansen"/>
| distributor = [[Fontana Distribution]]<ref name="alterpress-hansen"/>
| genre = [[Punk rock]], [[hardcore punk]], [[indie rock]], [[emo]]
| genre = [[Punk rock]], [[hardcore punk]], [[indie rock]], [[emo]]
| country = U.S.
| country = United States
| location = [[Huntington Beach, California]]
| location = [[Huntington Beach, California]]
| website = {{URL|www.nosleeprecords.com}}
| website =
}}
}}


'''No Sleep Records''' is an American [[independent record label]] in [[Huntington Beach, California]]. They were founded by Chris Hansen in 2006 and have released records by artists including [[Balance and Composure]], [[La Dispute (band)|La Dispute]], and [[The Wonder Years (band)|The Wonder Years]]. They have released free sampler albums on the internet on a number of occasions and the label closely associates itself with [[vegan]] lifestyle and the revived interest in [[vinyl record]] sales.
'''No Sleep Records''' was an American [[independent record label]] in [[Huntington Beach, California]]. They were founded by Chris Hansen in 2006 and have released records by artists including [[Balance and Composure]], [[La Dispute (band)|La Dispute]], and [[The Wonder Years (band)|The Wonder Years]]. They have released free sampler albums on the internet on a number of occasions and the label closely associates itself with [[vegan]] lifestyle and the revived interest in [[vinyl record]] sales. On June 25, 2024 it was announced that No Sleep Records would be shutting down.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/no-sleep-records-is-saying-goodnight-shutting-down-in-july/}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
===Early development (2006–2009)===
===Early development (2006–2009)===
Chris Hansen, the record label's founder, started at the bottom of the music industry in an attempt to build up experience and knowledge of owning a label. He started at [[Smartpunk]] and [[Fearless Records]] doing Mail Order.<ref name="alterpress-hansen"/>
Chris Hansen, the record label's founder, started at the bottom of the music industry in an attempt to build up experience and knowledge of owning a label. He started at [[Smartpunk]] and [[Fearless Records]] working in the mail room.<ref name="alterpress-hansen"/>


No Sleep properly released their first album when a friend of Hansen offered to release an already fully-funded and complete album on his newly-constructed label.<ref name="punknews-chrisinterview 2012"/> The release was the ''Our American Cousin'' EP, which in Hansen's opinion was "a good 90s style [[indie rock|indie]]/[[emo]] record".<ref name="alterpress-hansen">{{cite web|url = http://www.alterthepress.com/2009/09/interview-chris-hansen-of-no-sleep.html | title = Interview: Chris Hansen of No Sleep Records | author = Sean Reid | work = [[Alter the Press!]] | publisher = ([[Spin Media]]) | year = 2009 | access-date = June 11, 2013}}</ref> In the first two years since No Sleep's foundation, Hansen worked as an [[art director]] at [[Trustkill Records|Trustkill]], however was laid-off and moved back to California and focused entirely on the label.<ref name="punknews-chrisinterview 2012"/>
No Sleep properly released their first album when a friend of Hansen offered to release an already fully-funded and complete album on his newly-constructed label.<ref name="punknews-chrisinterview 2012"/> The release was the ''Our American Cousin'' EP, which in Hansen's opinion was "a good 90s style [[indie rock|indie]]/[[emo]] record".<ref name="alterpress-hansen">{{cite web|url = http://www.alterthepress.com/2009/09/interview-chris-hansen-of-no-sleep.html | title = Interview: Chris Hansen of No Sleep Records | author = Sean Reid | work = [[Alter the Press!]] | publisher = ([[Spin Media]]) | year = 2009 | access-date = June 11, 2013}}</ref> In the first two years since No Sleep's foundation, Hansen worked as an [[art director]] at [[Trustkill Records|Trustkill]], however was laid-off and moved back to California and focused entirely on the label.<ref name="punknews-chrisinterview 2012"/>
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==Artists==
==Artists==
{{Dynamic list}}
{{Columns-list|
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* [['68 (band)|'68]]

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* [[Adventures (band)|Adventures]]
===Current===
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* [[Balance and Composure]]
{{Div col|colwidth=22em}}
* [[Candy Hearts (band)|Best Ex]]
* [[Candy Hearts (band)|Best Ex]]
* [[Broadway Calls]]
* [[Broadway Calls]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3031891|title=chorus.fm|website=chorus.fm|access-date=18 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2964972|title=chorus.fm|website=chorus.fm|access-date=18 January 2018}}</ref>
* [[The Casket Lottery]]
* [[The Casket Lottery]]
* [[The Casper Fight Scene]]
* [[Charmer (band)|Charmer]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newnoisemagazine.com/charmer-no-sleep-records/|title=Charmer Joins No Sleep Records, Announces LP Plans|date=17 March 2017|access-date=18 January 2018}}</ref>
* [[Cinema Stare]]
* [[Common Sage]]
* [[Common Sage]]
⚫
* [[La Dispute (band)|La Dispute]]<ref>{{cite magazine|url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/la_dispute_announce_new_album_new_label_spring_tour_with_pianos_become_the | title = La Dispute announce new album, new label, spring tour with Pianos Become The Teeth and Mansions | author = Philip Obenschain | magazine = [[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] | date = 16 December 2013 | access-date = 17 December 2013}}</ref>
* [[Drug Church]]
* [[Drug Church]]
* [[Early Graves]]
* [[Early Graves]]
* [[The Felix Culpa]]
* [[The Felix Culpa]]
⚫
* [[Funeral for a Friend]]
* [[Gatherers (band)|Gatherers]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/gatherers-share-first-single-for-no-sleep-made-a-playlist-of-songs-that-inspired-new-lp/|title=Gatherers share first single for No Sleep, made a playlist of songs that inspired new LP|website=Brooklyn Vegan|access-date=23 October 2020}}</ref>
* [[Gatherers (band)|Gatherers]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/gatherers-share-first-single-for-no-sleep-made-a-playlist-of-songs-that-inspired-new-lp/|title=Gatherers share first single for No Sleep, made a playlist of songs that inspired new LP|website=Brooklyn Vegan|access-date=23 October 2020}}</ref>
* [[Hot Mulligan]]
* [[Hot Mulligan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/pop_punk_group_hot_mulligan_sign_to_no_sleep_records_add_new_song_to_ep|title=Hot Mulligan sign to No Sleep Records, premiere new song from EP - News - Alternative Press|website=Alternative Press|date=30 March 2017|access-date=18 January 2018}}</ref>
* [[I Call Fives]]
* In Between<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/in_between_sign_to_no_sleep_records|title=In Between sign to No Sleep Records - News - Alternative Press|website=Alternative Press|date=7 April 2013|access-date=18 January 2018}}</ref>
* [[Into It. Over It.]]
* [[John-Allison Weiss]]
* [[Andrew Koji Shiraki|Koji]]
* [[Andrew Koji Shiraki|Koji]]
* [[Mixtapes (band)|Mixtapes]]<ref>{{cite magazine|url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_mixtapes_sign_to_no_sleep_records_plan_full_length_for_2012 | title = Exclusive: Mixtapes sign to No Sleep Records, plan full-length for 2012 | author = Bryne Yancey | magazine = [[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] | date = January 6, 2012 | access-date = November 19, 2012 }}</ref>
* [[Mixtapes (band)|Mixtapes]]<ref>{{cite magazine|url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_mixtapes_sign_to_no_sleep_records_plan_full_length_for_2012 | title = Exclusive: Mixtapes sign to No Sleep Records, plan full-length for 2012 | author = Bryne Yancey | magazine = [[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] | date = January 6, 2012 | access-date = November 19, 2012 }}</ref>
⚫
* [[Major League (band)|Major League]]
* [[Moose Blood]]
* [[Muskets (band)|Muskets]]
* [[Muskets (band)|Muskets]]
* [[Now, Now]]
* [[No Trigger]]
* [[No Trigger]]
* [[Rescuer]]
* Run Forever<ref name="bedrooms">{{cite news |last=Anthony |first=David |url= http://www.avclub.com/article/run-forever-explores-heartbreak-hidden-separate-be-223029 |title=Run Forever explores the heartbreak hidden in "Separate Bedrooms" |work=[[The A.V. Club]] |date=2015-07-29 }}</ref>
* [[Sainthood Reps]]<ref>{{cite web|url = http://sainthoodreps.com/post/43675101195 | title = Sainthood Reps Blog | author = Sainthood Reps | publisher = Sainthood Reps | date = February 19, 2013 | access-date = February 23, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Sainthood Reps]]<ref>{{cite web|url = http://sainthoodreps.com/post/43675101195 | title = Sainthood Reps Blog | author = Sainthood Reps | publisher = Sainthood Reps | date = February 19, 2013 | access-date = February 23, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Saturdays at Your Place]]<ref>{{cite web|url = https://nosleeprecords.com/collections/saturdays-at-your-place | title = Saturdays at your place | author = No Sleep Records | publisher = No Sleep Records | date = June 17, 2024 | access-date = June 17, 2024}}</ref>
* [[Shai Hulud]]
* [[Shai Hulud]]
* [[Somos (band)|Somos]]
* [[Stasis (band)|Stasis]]
* [[State Faults]]
* [[State Faults]]
* [[Stay Inside]]
* [[Stay Inside]]
* Xerxes<ref name="alternative press-Free Album Tuesday"/>
* Digital Eulogy<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CJgpoI9JfDa/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CJgpoI9JfDa |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=registration|title=Band announces debut single "Collapse".|date=1 January 2021|access-date=1 January 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
{{div col end}}

===Former===
⚫
* [['68 (band)|'68]]
⚫
* [[Adventures (band)|Adventures]]
* [[Allison Weiss]] (Now on [[SideOneDummy Records]])
* [[I Call Fives]] <small>(Now on [[Pure Noise Records]])</small>
⚫
* [[Balance and Composure]]
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* [[Funeral for a Friend]] (Disbanded in 2016)
* [[Into It. Over It.]] <small>(Now on [[Triple Crown Records]])</small>
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* [[La Dispute (band)|La Dispute]] <small>(Now on ''Better Living'' in US; [[Big Scary Monsters]] in Europe)</small><ref>{{cite magazine|url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/la_dispute_announce_new_album_new_label_spring_tour_with_pianos_become_the | title = La Dispute announce new album, new label, spring tour with Pianos Become The Teeth and Mansions | author = Philip Obenschain | magazine = [[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] | date = 16 December 2013 | access-date = 17 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.rocksound.tv/news/article/la-dispute-announce-new-album-uk-eu-tour-dates | title = La Dispute Announce New Album & UK / EU Tour Dates | work = [[Rock Sound]] | publisher = (Freeway Press) | date = 17 December 2013 | access-date = 17 December 2013}}</ref>
⚫
* [[Major League (band)|Major League]] <small>(Disbanded in 2016)</small>
* [[Moose Blood]] <small>(Now on [[Hopeless Records]])</small>
* [[Now, Now]] <small>(Now on [[Trans Records]])</small>
* [[Somos (band)|Somos]] <small>(Now on [[Hopeless Records]])</small>
* [[The Swellers]]
* [[The Swellers]]
* [[Touché Amoré]] <small>(Now on [[Epitaph Records]])</small><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.punknews.org/article/40669 | title = Touche Amore signs to Deathwish | publisher = Punknews | date = November 19, 2010 | access-date = November 19, 2012 }}</ref>
* [[Touché Amoré]] (Now on [[Epitaph Records]])<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.punknews.org/article/40669 | title = Touche Amore signs to Deathwish | publisher = Punknews | date = November 19, 2010 | access-date = November 19, 2012 }}</ref>
* [[The Wonder Years (band)|The Wonder Years]] <small>(Now on [[Hopeless Records]], but No Sleep manages vinyl releases)</small>
* [[The Wonder Years (band)|The Wonder Years]] (Now on [[Hopeless Records]], but No Sleep manages vinyl releases)
* [[WSTR (band)]] (Now on [[Hopeless Records]])<ref>{{cite web |url = http://hopelessrecords.com/artists/the-wonder-years/ |title = Hopeless Records, The Wonder Years artist profile |access-date = May 5, 2013 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110427172807/http://hopelessrecords.com/artists/the-wonder-years/ |archive-date = April 27, 2011 |url-status = dead }}</ref>
* [[WSTR (band)|WSTR]] (Now on [[Hopeless Records]])<ref>{{cite web |url = http://hopelessrecords.com/artists/the-wonder-years/ |title = Hopeless Records, The Wonder Years artist profile |access-date = May 5, 2013 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110427172807/http://hopelessrecords.com/artists/the-wonder-years/ |archive-date = April 27, 2011 |url-status = dead }}</ref>
}}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 01:02, 7 October 2024

No Sleep Records
Founded2006 (2006)
FounderChris Hansen
Defunct2024 (2024)
StatusInactive
Distributor(s)Fontana Distribution[1]
GenrePunk rock, hardcore punk, indie rock, emo
Country of originUnited States
LocationHuntington Beach, California

No Sleep Records was an American independent record label in Huntington Beach, California. They were founded by Chris Hansen in 2006 and have released records by artists including Balance and Composure, La Dispute, and The Wonder Years. They have released free sampler albums on the internet on a number of occasions and the label closely associates itself with vegan lifestyle and the revived interest in vinyl record sales. On June 25, 2024 it was announced that No Sleep Records would be shutting down.[2]

History

[edit]

Early development (2006–2009)

[edit]

Chris Hansen, the record label's founder, started at the bottom of the music industry in an attempt to build up experience and knowledge of owning a label. He started at Smartpunk and Fearless Records working in the mail room.[1]

No Sleep properly released their first album when a friend of Hansen offered to release an already fully-funded and complete album on his newly-constructed label.[3] The release was the Our American Cousin EP, which in Hansen's opinion was "a good 90s style indie/emo record".[1] In the first two years since No Sleep's foundation, Hansen worked as an art director at Trustkill, however was laid-off and moved back to California and focused entirely on the label.[3]

Expansion and growth (2010s)

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The Wonder Years' second studio album The Upsides in 2010 acted as a significant release for the record label as the album appeared on the United States Billboard album chart.[3] No Sleep set up their own distribution wing for the United Kingdom and European Union due to the significant success in 2010.[4]

No Sleep Records won the 2011 Libby Award from Peta2 for being the "Most Animal Friendly Record Label" and so most No Sleep releases include a flyer on going vegan.[3]

Across 2012, as a promotional tool, No Sleep started to offer free music to get the attention of people. Starting with the offer of a subscription package to the label, which included all their current vinyl releases,[5] they started various initiatives like “Free Album Tuesday” for some of their lesser known artists.[6] They also released a string of free sampler albums featuring tracks from their included artists. While some, in the early stages of its development were part of a collection of short sampler downloads called No Sleep Till Death.[7] American online magazine Alter The Press exclusively announced one of these large releases.[8] No Sleep's signed bands that were participating in Warped Tour 2012 were released on a Summer 2012 compilation album which included B-sides and rarities.[9]

Artists and releases

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No Sleep aspires to sign bands who contribute to a very diverse roster and for all the artists to stand out from each other.[1]

For the first pressing of an artist's debut album, No Sleep will typically put out 1,000–1,500 copies, either compact disc or vinyl.[3] They also store a few hundred spare copies of some releases for selling in a few years when their value has increased.[3] Vinyl has become a significant component to No Sleep's business model. Stemming from the fact that Hansen collects vinyl; most, if not all releases from No Sleep are offered in both disc and vinyl with die cut packaging, multiple color runs and etching.[4] However, Hansen does describe it as a costly side to the label: "Vinyl is a niche thing, it's the cool thing to do, it's not a money making thing, you just do it because you love vinyl and you want it to strive and exist. No Sleep and all of our friends' labels are definitely mail order driven. That's how we sustain and keep going."[3]

Store

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For Record Store Day 2012, No Sleep opened their flagship store out of their office in California which they open once a week. The store stocks works from other record labels like 6131, Animal Style, Topshelf, Run for Cover, Deathwish Inc., Bridge 9, Youth Conspiracy, and Paper + Plastick.[3] The store also stocks, in Hansen's opinion, a lot of "key bands" from American hardcore punk and punk rock.[3] Due to slow sales, the store has closed down.

Artists

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Sean Reid (2009). "Interview: Chris Hansen of No Sleep Records". Alter the Press!. (Spin Media). Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  2. ^ https://www.brooklynvegan.com/no-sleep-records-is-saying-goodnight-shutting-down-in-july/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i Adam Sever (May 29, 2012). "Interviews: Chris Hansen (No Sleep Records)". Punknews.org. ISSN 1710-5366. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  4. ^ a b Sean Reid (2010). "Interview: Chase Igliori (No Sleep Records)". Alter the Press!. (Spin Media). Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  5. ^ Bryne Yancey (November 29, 2011). "No Sleep Records announce 2012 subscription package". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  6. ^ Bryne Yancey (January 17, 2012). "No Sleep Records launches "Free Album Tuesday" for Former Thieves and Xerxes". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  7. ^ Bryne Yancey (June 1, 2011). "No Sleep Records offers free sampler featuring Into It. Over It., Balance And Composure and more". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  8. ^ "Exclusive Free Sampler: No Sleep Records". Alter The Press!. (Spin Media). Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  9. ^ "No Sleep Records announces their own 2012 Warped Tour Compilation". Idioteq.com. June 13, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  10. ^ Philip Obenschain (16 December 2013). "La Dispute announce new album, new label, spring tour with Pianos Become The Teeth and Mansions". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
  11. ^ "Gatherers share first single for No Sleep, made a playlist of songs that inspired new LP". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  12. ^ Bryne Yancey (January 6, 2012). "Exclusive: Mixtapes sign to No Sleep Records, plan full-length for 2012". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  13. ^ Sainthood Reps (February 19, 2013). "Sainthood Reps Blog". Sainthood Reps. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
  14. ^ No Sleep Records (June 17, 2024). "Saturdays at your place". No Sleep Records. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  15. ^ "Touche Amore signs to Deathwish". Punknews. November 19, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  16. ^ "Hopeless Records, The Wonder Years artist profile". Archived from the original on April 27, 2011. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
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