What does Sub Pop mean?
Sub Pop is a record label founded in 1986 by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman. Sub Pop achieved fame in the early 1990s for signing Seattle bands such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Mudhoney, central players in the grunge movement. They are often credited with helping popularize grunge music.
Who is the CEO of Sub Pop?
Megan Jasper
Megan Jasper, CEO, Sub Pop.
Was Pearl Jam on Sub Pop?
Several of the surviving members of the band, along with guest vocalist, Eddie Vedder, went on to form Pearl Jam and came to Sub Pop with their first single.
How much did Sub Pop make from Nirvana?
$600
The best part however is how much Sub Pop paid for what would become one of the modern era’s most influential music groups: $600.
Can you visit Sub Pop Records?
The press release for the South Lake Union store noted that you can now “visit a Sub Pop store” without risking “a cavity search to get in.”
Who work on the Sub Pop 200 compilation album?
Sub-Pop-200 is an early compilation by the-then fledgling Sub-Pop Records label. It features several groups that went on to become quite successful, including Tad, Mudhoney, and The Screaming Trees. Oh, and Soundgarden, Pearl Jam (in the form of Green River), and, of course, Nirvana.
Who worked on Sub Pop 200?
| Sub Pop 200 | |
|---|---|
| Label | Sub Pop |
| Producer | Jack Endino, Bruce Calder, Chris Hanzsek, Steve Fisk |
| Sub Pop Records chronology | |
| Sub Pop 100 (1986) Sub Pop 200 (1988) The Grunge Years (1991) |
Who signed Nirvana first?
In what is now a brilliant case of foresight, but at the time was a wild flight of fancy, indie record label Sub Pop agreed to sign Nirvana to their first record dea—for the princely sum of $600. Five months later, Nirvana fulfilled their contract with the release of their first full-length studio album, Bleach.
How much was Nirvana’s first album?
To illustrate his points about recording prices, Colletti tells the story of the recordings of Nirvana’s three studio albums. Their first album, Bleach, was allegedly recorded in 30 hours for $600, or $1,200 in today’s dollars.
Does Third Man Records accept demos?
Anyone who wants to record for Third Man or any other label should: (1) release their own music and, (2) play as often as they can in as many places as possible. They shouldn’t worry about sending out demos and press kits. They should just focus on their music and their show.
How do I submit to a Subpop?
How do I submit my music? If you would like us to hear your music, please, share it to our email account at [email protected]. PLEASE DO NOT SEND AUDIO FILES TO THIS ADDRESS, simply send links to your audio hosted elsewhere on the cyberweb.