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{{short description|British independent record label}}
'''Fierce Panda Records''' is a [[London]]-based [[independent record label]], with its first release in February [[1994]]. It also produced a small number of releases that year by now famous artists such as [[Ash (band)|Ash]], [[The Bluetones]], [[Baby Bird]] and [[Supergrass]]. Fierce Panda is also credited with releases by [[Coldplay]], [[Seafood (band)|Seafood]], [[Art Brut (band)|Art Brut]], [[Embrace (UK band)|Embrace]], [[Kenickie]], [[Keane]], [[Death Cab for Cutie]], [[The Polyphonic Spree]], [[Boy Kill Boy]] and [[Shitdisco]].
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'''Fierce Panda Records''' is a [[London]]-based [[independent record label]], with its first release in February 1994.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fiercepanda.co.uk/info.php|title=Fierce Panda Records}}</ref> It also produced a small number of releases that year by now famous artists such as [[Ash (band)|Ash]], [[The Bluetones]], [[Baby Bird]] and [[Supergrass]]. Fierce Panda is also credited with releases by [[Acres of Lions]], [[Air Traffic]], [[Art Brut (band)|Art Brut]], [[The Blackout (band)|The Blackout]], [[Boy Kill Boy]], [[Coldplay]], [[Death Cab for Cutie]], [[Desperate Journalist]], [[Embrace (English band)|Embrace]], [[Goldheart Assembly]], [[Hundred Reasons]], [[Kenickie]], [[Seafood (band)|Seafood]], [[Keane (band)|Keane]], [[Placebo (band)|Placebo]], [[The Polyphonic Spree]] and [[Shitdisco]].<ref name="bedford">{{cite web |title=Record deal wish is granted |url=https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/record-deal-wish-is-granted-1251316 |website=Bedford Today |access-date=27 May 2023 |date=8 April 2016}}</ref><ref name="dis">{{cite web |last1=Dobson |first1=Gareth |title=Label Focus #2: Fierce Panda |url=http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/1654596-label-focus-2--fierce-panda |website=[[Drowned in Sound]] |access-date=27 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100713120942/http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/1654596-label-focus-2--fierce-panda |archive-date=13 July 2010 |date=22 February 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
In the autumn of [[1997]], Fierce Panda formed the sub-label [[Rabid Badger Records]] to release more [[dance (music)|dance]] oriented music, and in spring [[1998]] the sub-label [[Livid Meerkat]] for [[post-rock]] music.


Fierce Panda was founded in 1994 by Simon Williams, who was a journalist at ''[[NME]]'' magazine at the time.<ref name="dis"/>
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Fierce Panda is especially known for [[compilation album]]s and EPs, whose titles are mainly [[puns]], often [[in-jokes]]. In 2006 they announced their decision to cease producing of one-off singles, concentrating instead on long-term projects and full-length albums.


In the autumn of 1997, Fierce Panda formed the sub-label Rabid Badger Records to release more [[dance (music)|dance]] oriented music,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fiercepanda.co.uk/badger_pages/badger_file.htm |title=The Badger File |website=www.fiercepanda.co.uk |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010407223629/http://www.fiercepanda.co.uk/badger_pages/badger_file.htm |archive-date=7 April 2001 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and in spring 1998 the sub-label Livid Meerkat for [[post-rock]] music.
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Their [[Wibbling Rivalry]] single, an interview with [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]]' [[Liam Gallagher|Liam]] and [[Noel Gallagher]], holds the record for the highest-charting interview single, reaching #52 in November [[1995]].


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Fierce Panda also had released [[compilation album]]s and EPs, whose titles are mainly [[pun]]s, often [[in-jokes]]. In 2006 they announced their decision to cease production of one-off singles, concentrating instead on long-term projects and full-length albums. [[Dead Disco]]'s 2006 single "Automatic" was announced as the final single.<ref>{{cite web
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Fierce Panda's highest-charting single was 'Modern Art' by Art Brut, which reached 41, missing out on the Top 40 by a mere two sales.
| last = Hopkin
| first = Kenyon
| title = Dead Disco > Biography
| publisher = [[AllMusic]]
| url = {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p828621/biography|pure_url=yes}}
| access-date =2008-12-26 }}</ref> Continuing to release albums however, including "Vivian, Don't" by [[The Spinto Band]], and the debut album from [[Hatcham Social]] among many others. On 21 March 2011, the label released the debut album, ''Chasing After Ghosts'', by [[The Crookes]].

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Their "[[Wibbling Rivalry]]" single, an interview with [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]]' [[Liam Gallagher|Liam]] and [[Noel Gallagher]], holds the record for the highest-charting interview single in the [[UK Singles Chart]], reaching number 52 in November 1995.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
| first= David
| last= Roberts
| year= 2006
| title= [[British Hit Singles & Albums]]
| edition= 19th
| publisher= Guinness World Records Limited
| location= London
| isbn= 1-904994-10-5
| page= 402}}</ref>

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Fierce Panda's highest-charting single was "Emily Kane" by Art Brut, which reached number 41 in May 2005,<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums 2">{{cite book
| first= David
| last= Roberts
| year= 2006
| title= [[British Hit Singles & Albums]]
| edition= 19th
| publisher= Guinness World Records Limited
| location= London
| isbn= 1-904994-10-5
| page= 30}}</ref> missing out on the Top 40 by a mere two sales.

2008 saw Fierce Panda set up its management stable which currently includes Albert Gold, Hatcham Social, Longfellow and Felt Tip.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fierce Panda|first=Management|title=Fierce Panda Management|url=http://fiercepandamanagement.tumblr.com/}}</ref>

In 2012 Fierce Panda also set up a publishing arm, named Fierce Panda Songs.


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List of record labels]]
* [[List of record labels]]
* [[List of independent UK record labels]]
* [[List of independent UK record labels]]
* [[Fierce Panda Records compilations]]
* [[List of Fierce Panda Records compilation albums]]
* [[List of bands signed to Fierce Panda Records]]
* [[List of bands signed to Fierce Panda Records]]

==References==
<References />


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.fiercepanda.co.uk Official site]
* [http://www.fiercepanda.co.uk/ Official site]
* [http://www.fiercepanda.co.uk/public_html/meerkat_pages/meerkat_main.htm Livid Meerkat Official Site]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050227202118/http://fiercepanda.co.uk/public_html/meerkat_pages/meerkat_main.htm Livid Meerkat Official Site]
* [http://www.fiercepanda.co.uk/public_html/badger_pages/badger_main.htm Rabid Badger Official Site]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050227201924/http://fiercepanda.co.uk/public_html/badger_pages/badger_main.htm Rabid Badger Official Site]

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[[Category:British independent record labels]]
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[[Category:Indie music record labels]]
[[Category:Indie rock record labels]]

Latest revision as of 17:18, 31 December 2024

Fierce Panda Records
Founded1994; 31 years ago (1994)
FounderSimon Williams
Distributor(s)Essential Music & Marketing[1]
Country of originUnited Kingdom
LocationLondon
Official websitefiercepanda.co.uk

Fierce Panda Records is a London-based independent record label, with its first release in February 1994.[2] It also produced a small number of releases that year by now famous artists such as Ash, The Bluetones, Baby Bird and Supergrass. Fierce Panda is also credited with releases by Acres of Lions, Air Traffic, Art Brut, The Blackout, Boy Kill Boy, Coldplay, Death Cab for Cutie, Desperate Journalist, Embrace, Goldheart Assembly, Hundred Reasons, Kenickie, Seafood, Keane, Placebo, The Polyphonic Spree and Shitdisco.[3][4]

Fierce Panda was founded in 1994 by Simon Williams, who was a journalist at NME magazine at the time.[4]

In the autumn of 1997, Fierce Panda formed the sub-label Rabid Badger Records to release more dance oriented music,[5] and in spring 1998 the sub-label Livid Meerkat for post-rock music.

Fierce Panda also had released compilation albums and EPs, whose titles are mainly puns, often in-jokes. In 2006 they announced their decision to cease production of one-off singles, concentrating instead on long-term projects and full-length albums. Dead Disco's 2006 single "Automatic" was announced as the final single.[6] Continuing to release albums however, including "Vivian, Don't" by The Spinto Band, and the debut album from Hatcham Social among many others. On 21 March 2011, the label released the debut album, Chasing After Ghosts, by The Crookes.

Their "Wibbling Rivalry" single, an interview with Oasis' Liam and Noel Gallagher, holds the record for the highest-charting interview single in the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 52 in November 1995.[7]

Fierce Panda's highest-charting single was "Emily Kane" by Art Brut, which reached number 41 in May 2005,[8] missing out on the Top 40 by a mere two sales.

2008 saw Fierce Panda set up its management stable which currently includes Albert Gold, Hatcham Social, Longfellow and Felt Tip.[9]

In 2012 Fierce Panda also set up a publishing arm, named Fierce Panda Songs.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "MIDEM: Essential signs with Fierce Panda, Lojinx, The Orchard and more". Music Week. 29 January 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Fierce Panda Records".
  3. ^ "Record deal wish is granted". Bedford Today. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  4. ^ a b Dobson, Gareth (22 February 2007). "Label Focus #2: Fierce Panda". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 13 July 2010. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  5. ^ "The Badger File". www.fiercepanda.co.uk. Archived from the original on 7 April 2001. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  6. ^ Hopkin, Kenyon. "Dead Disco > Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 December 2008.
  7. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 402. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  8. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 30. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  9. ^ Fierce Panda, Management. "Fierce Panda Management".
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