CHECK THE LABEL: Sub Pop Records

New year, new segment on the Talking Music! Podcast.

Introducing a brand new semi-regular series called 'CHECK THE LABEL', where Josh and Connor discuss the history and lineage of a record label and the five albums that helped define it. The aim is to celebrate these labels, put forward a case for how the records they've released over the years have helped shape the musical landscape, and encourage listeners to deep dive into their catalogues.

For the inaugural episode, the boys discuss Sub Pop Records. The Seattle giants' unmatched contribution to 90's Rock music is worthy of praise, but they gave a platform to many seminal albums in genres other than Grunge. With a diverse catalogue ranging from punk, noise rock, dream pop, indie folk, and experimental hip-hop, they have remained on the cutting edge for 30 years. Sub Pop are far more than just Nirvana. Kurt Cobain and co. are discussed, of course. How could they be ignored? But perhaps the five albums the boys have selected will open eyes to why they still hold the record label throne after all these years.

Many amazing labels - both major and independent - are being considered for future episodes, so both Josh and Connor hope you guys enjoy this pilot episode. Let them know what labels you hope they discuss in the future, and what some of your favourite Sub Pop records are.