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Polk Records is a Boston, Massachusetts based independent record label. The label was formed in 2008 by Al Polk, guitarist and singer of the band Streight Angular. The label's mission is to "build community among artists and those that appreciate art."[1]
Activities
[edit]Polk Records has put together shows at local clubs such as PA's Lounge, O'Brien's Pub and the All Asia Cafe. Most notable of these have been the Polkfest events. Polkfest 3 took place at the All Asia on February 28, 2010 and featured over 20 different performers[2]. Polkfest 4 took place on December 11 and 12, 2010. It was once again held at the All Asia Cafe and featured sets from over 40 different performers over the two days of the festival. The second Polk Records holiday compilation was released in conjunction with the festival[3].
Bands and Artists
[edit]- Alive and Awake
- Andrew Mello
- A Bit Much
- The Beasts of England
- The Boy
- Brief Awakening
- The Bright Hours
- Electricians
- The Freeways
- Gypsy Cab
- Ladderlegs
- The Last Star Pilot
- The Mirror Neurons
- Madflap Junior Jones
- Mother Mary and the Disciples
- The Musical Theatre
- Noel Vickery
- Onslo
- Ralph Eats Dynamite
- Radio Control
- Streight Angular
- This Building's On Fire
Releases
[edit]- Streight Angular - After And Before (2009)
- Various Artists - A Polk Records Christmas, Vol. 1 (2009)
- The Freeways - The Freeways (2010)
- A Bit Much - You Deserve It (2010)
- Various Artists - A Polk Records Christmas, Vol. 2 (2010)
- A Bit Much - Valentine's Day 2011 (2011)
- Radio Control - Hot Audio (2011)