Aesop
Aesop, is a British independent record label founded and based in Brixton, London. The label was launched in 2012 with a focus on releasing records available on limited runs of 12-inch vinyl as well as being available digitally.
Aesop
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- Aesop
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
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Aesop, is a British independent record label founded and based in Brixton, London. The label was launched in 2012 with a focus on releasing records available on limited runs of 12-inch vinyl as well as being available digitally.
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• Name — Aesop • Founded — 2012 • Founder — Adam Royal • Country — United Kingdom • Location — London • Url — aesoplabel.com Aesop Label, commonly known as Aesop, is a British independent record label founded and based in Brixton, London. The label was launched in 2012 with a focus on releasing records available on limited runs of 12-inch vinyl as well as being available digitally.
History
History
Aesop was started by Adam Royal, its inaugural release was The Wheel from English musician Sohn, which was also marked his debut release and who later went on to release his debut album with 4AD, the album reached number 31 on the UK Albums Chart. Primarily Aesop has worked with artists making music within the electronic-pop genre, with other releases of note coming from British musician TĀLĀ and her ‘The Duchess’ and ‘Alchemy’ EPs. As of 2015 TĀLĀ has now signed to major label Columbia Records. Aesop released the debut EP from Wayward who later went on to sign with UK label, Black Butter Records. In 2014 Aesop released the debut EP from UK duo Sylas entitled ’Shore’, which also featured production and vocals from Brian Eno. In July 2015 Aesop released the debut single from Dutch duo Klyne. Label founder Adam Royal contributed to the 1=HUH. Magazine 'Label Picks' series about how the Sylas release came about. Aesop was featured as "Label of the Week" in the 16 April 2014 issue of NME. At the end of 2014 Noisey named Aesop one of their record labels of the year in their article "These Are the British Record Labels That Killed It in 2014".
Artists
Artists
• Sohn • TĀLĀ
Art direction
Art direction
The Aesop logo was designed by British artist David Bray, known for his intricate illustrative style. The logo adorns the A-side centre label of the 12-inch vinyl versions of Aesop releases. A subtle line spanning across the width of the centre label behind the logo is either positioned at 33 or 45 degrees from the top most point of the logo, this dictates at which speed the record should be played at, either 33 or 45 RPM.
Identity and overview
Identity and overview
The canonical record carries the following identifying particulars. It is also recorded that aesop is associated with United Kingdom. Recorded from 2012.
A vine bearing four pear-shaped gourds and a date palm; illustration of a fable by Aesop. Etching., by Aesop
Aesop · Wellcome Collection, London · Wellcome Collection
![A lion dressed as a doctor is examining a horse's hoof; illustration of a fable by Aesop. Etching., [between 1600 and 1699], by Aesop](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/V0023026/full/800,/0/default.jpg)
A lion dressed as a doctor is examining a horse's hoof; illustration of a fable by Aesop. Etching., [between 1600 and 1699], by Aesop
Aesop · Wellcome Collection, London · Wellcome Collection
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Publications and programmes
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Discography
• Artist — Title — Type — Release date — Cat. No. • Klyne — Paralyzed — Digital — 7 August 2014 — ASP-008 • Sylas — Shore featuring Jelani Blackman and Brian Eno — 12" EP / Digital — 24 November 2014 — ASP-006 • TĀLĀ — Alchemy — 12" EP / Digital — 17 November 2014 — ASP-005 • TĀLĀ — The Duchess — 12" EP / Digital — 2 June 2014 — ASP-004 • Wayward — Love Jones — 12" Single / Digital — 2 December 2013 — ASP-003 • Gent Mason — Eden — 12" EP / Digital — 7 October 2013 — ASP-002 • Sohn — The Wheel — 12" EP / Digital — 5 November 2012 — ASP-001
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Collections and holdings
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Primary material
Documents and archives
authority file
- Gemeinsame Normdatei 10319957-3, Aesop.
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reference work
- Wikidata, structured authority record Q19903148: Aesop
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Notes from the source article
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- 1.4AD SOHN Artist Information. 4AD.
- 2.Official Albums Chart Results. Official Charts Company.
- 3.TĀLĀ: songwriter and producer hitting gold with potent Alchemy. The Guardian.
- 4.Wayward Artist Information. Black Butter Records.
- 5.Cliff, Aimee. Brian Eno Says You Need to Listen to Sylas, and So Do We. The Fader.
- 6.Cliff, Aimee. Bask In The Mellow Summer Pop Of Dutch Duo Klyne. The Fader.
- 7.Label Picks: Aesop. HUH. Magazine.
- 8."Label of The Week". (April 16th, 2014). NME Magazine, p. 23.
- 9.These Are The British Record Labels That Killed It In 2014. Noisey.
- 10.Tutor, Zach. The Fine Art of David Bray. Juxtapoz.
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Gemeinsame Normdatei 10319957-3, Aesop.Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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