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| Blowtorch Records | |
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| Founded | 2019 |
| Founder | Richard Blowes |
| Genre | punk, post punk, shoegaze and electronica |
| Country of origin | Republic of Ireland |
| Location | Galway |
| Official website | [1] |
Blowtorch Records is an Irish independent record label founded in Galway in 2019.[1][2]
It specialises in physical releases for Irish bands including Adore, Rob Smith's Swedish Railway Orchestra, The Savage Hearts (feat. Evan Walsh from The Strypes), Virgins and Paranoid Visions.
They also publish a blog featuring articles on all aspects of Irish music and host a podcast with guests from all areas of the music industry such as Dan Fox from Gilla Band, Bren Berry from Aiken Promotions and The Clockworks from Alan McGee's Creation23 label.
History
[edit]The label was formed initially to provide digital promotion for new bands and artists globally. Within 6 months, Richard, the label owner, became the manager of Galway punk band Turnstiles[3][4][5] and the label has since become synonymous with Irish bands[6][7] and an emphasis on punk, post punk, shoegaze and electronica
Artists
[edit]Adore[8]
Ash Red
Future West
iNNUENDO
Japanese Jesus
Nixer
Puck
Some Remain
In Athens
The Swedish Railway Orchestra
Virgins
References
[edit]- ^ McBride, Cathal. "Lighting the Way: How Blowtorch Records is Helping Shape Ireland's Independent Music Scene". The Thin Air.
- ^ Kavanagh, Aaron. "Richard Blowes, The Founder and Owner of the Galway Independent Label Blowtorch Records, Tells Us About the History of the Label and Its Expansion". postburnout.com.
- ^ Mason, Julia (14 January 2021). "Turnstiles: New Music to Listen Out for in 2021". tvobsessive.
- ^ McElhinney, Danny (27 September 2020). "Turnstiles Blowing up a storm in the wild, wild west". Irish Mail On Sunday.
- ^ Mac Eoin Manus, Orlaith (16 August 2022). "New Documentary about Turnstiles Final Gig". This Is Galway.
- ^ Piater, Zoé. "West x Sound West – A Celebration of Blowtorch Records featuring Adore & Virgins to be held in Galway". Irish Music Rights Organisation. IMRO.
- ^ Joyce, Damien. "Igniting the indie music scene in Ireland". medium.com.
- ^ O'Caoimh, Adhamh (1 January 2025). "ADORE". The Goo Magazine (31): 8-9.
External links
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Category:Irish independent record labels Category:Indie rock record labels Category:Alternative rock record labels