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{{Short description|American experimental independent record label}}
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'''Load Records''' is an [[United States|American]] [[noise music|noise]]/[[experimental music|experimental]] [[independent record label]] based out of [[Providence, Rhode Island]]. "Load Records might possibly be in possession of the world's most challenging record roster," writes Mark Hensch of Thrash Pit. "Rounded out by some of the most uncompromising noise/avant-garde/experimental artists in all of music's sordid underbelly, Load has always prided itself on remaining outside of common taste and maybe even common sense."<ref>{{cite web | author= Hensch, Mark | year= 2006 | title=Load Records Triple-Shot - Three Birds, One Review Review | work=Thrash Pit| url=http://www.rocknworld.com/thrashpit/reviews/06/LoadRecordsTriple-Shot.shtml | accessdate= March 19, 2007}}</ref>
'''Load Records''' was an American [[experimental music]]-oriented [[independent record label]] based out of [[Providence, Rhode Island]]. "Load Records might possibly be in possession of the world's most challenging record roster," writes Mark Hensch of Thrash Pit. "Rounded out by some of the most uncompromising noise/avant-garde/experimental artists in all of music's sordid underbelly, Load has always prided itself on remaining outside of common taste and maybe even common sense."<ref>{{cite web | author= Hensch, Mark | year= 2006 | title=Load Records Triple-Shot - Three Birds, One Review Review | work=Thrash Pit| url=http://www.rocknworld.com/thrashpit/reviews/06/LoadRecordsTriple-Shot.shtml | accessdate= March 19, 2007}}</ref>


==History==
Load Records was started by Ben McOsker in order to put a 7-inch record out for the band Boss Fuel. The label quickly became the most prominent source for noise music coming out of Providence, Rhode Island - loosely functioning in the same way that [[Sub Pop]] served [[grunge]] out of [[Seattle]] in the early '90s. "Ben McOsker got into the business of running a label on a whim," said Stylus Magazine, "and now, after more than ten years of operation, Load Records has become one of the preeminent names in noise music. By signing acts like [[Lightning Bolt (band)|Lightning Bolt]], [[Sightings (band)|Sightings]] and [[Noxagt]], McOsker has expanded the notions of noise and helped bring numerous Providence bands to the ears of discerning listeners."<ref>{{cite web | author= | year= 2005 | title=The Dreamers of Dreams: Ben McOsker (Load Records) | work=Stylus Magazine| url=http://www.stylusmagazine.com/stypod/archives/99 | accessdate= March 19, 2007}}</ref> Some claim McOsker has released some of the most exciting noise/experimental music of the early '00s, including music from Lightning Bolt, [[Neon Hunk]], [[Metalux]], [[Noxagt]], and [[Friends Forever]].<ref>{{cite web | author= Earles, Andrew | year= 2002 | title=Interview: Ben McOsker, Load Records | work=Pitchfork Magazine| url=http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/feature/31398/Interview_Interview_Ben_McOsker_Load_Records | accessdate= March 19, 2007}}</ref> Others have attributed a cookie-cutter aesthetic to the label, mostly in terms of the masks/costumes worn by a number of the bands.<ref>{{cite web | author= Cooper, Merek | year= 2003 | title=Caution: Heavy Load | work=Discorder Magazine| url=http://www.discorder.ca/oldsite/features/03octloadrec.html | accessdate= March 19, 2007}}</ref> However, recent records released by Load have run the gamut from strict noise-based squeal of [[Prurient]] and the Yellow Swans. Load also features a number of bands operating in a more metal vein such as [[Khanate (band)|Khanate]], Ovo, Necronomitron, and the [[Brainbombs]].
Load Records was started by Ben McOsker in order to put a 7-inch record out for the band Boss Fuel. The label quickly became the most prominent source for noise music coming out of Providence, Rhode Island - loosely functioning in the same way that [[Sub Pop]] served [[grunge]] out of [[Seattle]] in the early 1990s. "Ben McOsker got into the business of running a label on a whim," said Stylus Magazine, "and now, after more than ten years of operation, Load Records has become one of the preeminent names in noise music. By signing acts like [[Lightning Bolt (band)|Lightning Bolt]], [[Sightings (band)|Sightings]] and [[Noxagt]], McOsker has expanded the notions of noise and helped bring numerous Providence bands to the ears of discerning listeners."<ref>{{cite web|year=2005 |title=The Dreamers of Dreams: Ben McOsker (Load Records) |work=Stylus Magazine |url=http://www.stylusmagazine.com/stypod/archives/99 |accessdate=March 19, 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061112171926/http://stylusmagazine.com/stypod/archives/99 |archivedate=November 12, 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Some claim McOsker and Mullen have released some of the most exciting noise/experimental music of the early 2000s, including music from Lightning Bolt, [[Neon Hunk]], [[Metalux]], [[Noxagt]], and [[Friends Forever (band)|Friends Forever]].<ref>{{cite web | author= Earles, Andrew | year= 2002 | title= Interview: Ben McOsker, Load Records | work= Pitchfork Magazine | url= http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/feature/31398/Interview_Interview_Ben_McOsker_Load_Records | accessdate= March 19, 2007 }}{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Others have attributed a cookie-cutter aesthetic to the label, mostly in terms of the masks/costumes worn by a number of the bands.<ref>{{cite web | author= Cooper, Merek | year= 2003 | title= Caution: Heavy Load | work= Discorder Magazine | url= http://www.discorder.ca/oldsite/features/03octloadrec.html | accessdate= March 19, 2007 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070820192731/http://discorder.ca/oldsite/features/03octloadrec.html | archive-date= August 20, 2007 | url-status= dead | df= mdy-all }}</ref> However, later records released by Load have run the gamut from strict noise-based squeal of [[Prurient]] and the Yellow Swans. Load also features a number of bands operating in a more metal vein such as [[Khanate (band)|Khanate]], [[OvO (band)|OvO]], Necronomitron, and [[Brainbombs]].


The music of Load Records is popularized and reviewed through national zines like [[Blastitude]], [[Arthur Magazine|Arthur]], and Dead Angel.
The music of Load Records is popularized and reviewed through national zines like [[Blastitude]], [[Arthur Magazine|Arthur]], and Dead Angel.


On April 11, 2017, the label revealed they would be coming to an end: "After 24 years of Load Records its time to move on. Will be contacting bands to arrange next steps. Thanks for a great ride."<ref>Mr P (April 11, 2017). [http://www.tinymixtapes.com/news/rip-load-records-home-lightning-bolt-prurient-white-suns "RIP: Load Records, experimental Providence label that put out seminal releases by Lightning Bolt, Prurient, White Suns, and more"]. ''[[Tiny Mix Tapes]]''. Retrieved April 11, 2017.</ref>
== Notable Load Records bands ==


==Roster==
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* [[Air Conditioning (band)|Air Conditioning]]
* [[Air Conditioning (band)|Air Conditioning]]
* [[Arab On Radar]]
* [[Arab On Radar]]
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* [[Excepter]]
* [[Excepter]]
* [[Fat Day]]
* [[Fat Day]]
* [[Fat Worm of Error]]
* [[Forcefield (art collective)|Forcefield]]
* [[Forcefield (art collective)|Forcefield]]
* [[Friends Forever]]
* [[Friends Forever (band)|Friends Forever]]
* [[Gerty Farish]]
* [[Gerty Farish]]
* [[Giant Jesus (band)|Giant Jesus]]
* [[Giant Jesus (band)|Giant Jesus]]
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* [[Metalux]]
* [[Metalux]]
* [[Mindflayer (band)|Mindflayer]]
* [[Mindflayer (band)|Mindflayer]]
* [[Monotract]]
* Monotract
* [[Mr. California and the State Police]]
* [[Mr. California and the State Police]]
* [[Mystery Brinkman]]
* [[Mystery Brinkman]]
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* [[the Ohsees]] (aka OCS)
* [[the Ohsees]] (aka OCS)
* [[Olneyville Sound System]]
* [[Olneyville Sound System]]
* [[OvO (band)|OvO]]
* [[Pink and Brown]]
* [[Pink and Brown]]
* [[Pleasurehorse]]
* [[Pleasurehorse]]
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* [[Six Finger Satellite]]
* [[Six Finger Satellite]]
* [[Swordheaven]]
* [[Swordheaven]]
* [[Thee Hydrogen Terrors]]
* [[Tinsel Teeth]]
* [[Total Shutdown]]
* [[Total Shutdown]]
* [[the USAISAMONSTER]]
* [[the USAISAMONSTER]]
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* [[Vaz (band)|Vaz]]
* [[Vaz (band)|Vaz]]
* [[the White Mice]]
* [[the White Mice]]
* [[Whore Paint]]
* [[Wizardzz]]
* [[Wizardzz]]
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Load Records catalog]]
*[[Load Records catalog]]
*[[List of record labels]]
*[[List of record labels]]

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.loadrecords.com/ Official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180202025711/http://loadrecords.com/ Official website (archived)]


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== Notes ==
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[[Category:American record labels]]
[[Category:American independent record labels]]
[[Category:Independent record labels]]
[[Category:Record labels established in 1993]]
[[Category:Record labels established in 1993]]
[[Category:Noise music record labels]]
[[Category:Noise music record labels]]
[[Category:Experimental music record labels]]
[[Category:Experimental music record labels]]

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Latest revision as of 14:20, 4 November 2024

Load Records
Founded1993 (1993)
FounderBen McOsker, Laura Mullen
Defunct2017 (2017)
StatusDefunct
Genre
Country of originU.S.
LocationProvidence, Rhode Island

Load Records was an American experimental music-oriented independent record label based out of Providence, Rhode Island. "Load Records might possibly be in possession of the world's most challenging record roster," writes Mark Hensch of Thrash Pit. "Rounded out by some of the most uncompromising noise/avant-garde/experimental artists in all of music's sordid underbelly, Load has always prided itself on remaining outside of common taste and maybe even common sense."[1]

History

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Load Records was started by Ben McOsker in order to put a 7-inch record out for the band Boss Fuel. The label quickly became the most prominent source for noise music coming out of Providence, Rhode Island - loosely functioning in the same way that Sub Pop served grunge out of Seattle in the early 1990s. "Ben McOsker got into the business of running a label on a whim," said Stylus Magazine, "and now, after more than ten years of operation, Load Records has become one of the preeminent names in noise music. By signing acts like Lightning Bolt, Sightings and Noxagt, McOsker has expanded the notions of noise and helped bring numerous Providence bands to the ears of discerning listeners."[2] Some claim McOsker and Mullen have released some of the most exciting noise/experimental music of the early 2000s, including music from Lightning Bolt, Neon Hunk, Metalux, Noxagt, and Friends Forever.[3] Others have attributed a cookie-cutter aesthetic to the label, mostly in terms of the masks/costumes worn by a number of the bands.[4] However, later records released by Load have run the gamut from strict noise-based squeal of Prurient and the Yellow Swans. Load also features a number of bands operating in a more metal vein such as Khanate, OvO, Necronomitron, and Brainbombs.

The music of Load Records is popularized and reviewed through national zines like Blastitude, Arthur, and Dead Angel.

On April 11, 2017, the label revealed they would be coming to an end: "After 24 years of Load Records its time to move on. Will be contacting bands to arrange next steps. Thanks for a great ride."[5]

Roster

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Hensch, Mark (2006). "Load Records Triple-Shot - Three Birds, One Review Review". Thrash Pit. Retrieved March 19, 2007.
  2. ^ "The Dreamers of Dreams: Ben McOsker (Load Records)". Stylus Magazine. 2005. Archived from the original on November 12, 2006. Retrieved March 19, 2007.
  3. ^ Earles, Andrew (2002). "Interview: Ben McOsker, Load Records". Pitchfork Magazine. Retrieved March 19, 2007.[permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ Cooper, Merek (2003). "Caution: Heavy Load". Discorder Magazine. Archived from the original on August 20, 2007. Retrieved March 19, 2007.
  5. ^ Mr P (April 11, 2017). "RIP: Load Records, experimental Providence label that put out seminal releases by Lightning Bolt, Prurient, White Suns, and more". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
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