Messenger Records
Messenger Records is an independent record label. Based out of New York City, USA, the label was started by Brandon Kessler during his time in college in 1996. The label has released albums by Chris Whitley (in 1998 Dirt Floor), Dan Bern (in 2001 New American Language), Anne McCue (in 2004), Johnny Society, and others.
Messenger Records
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- Messenger Records
- Founded
- 1996
- Headquarters
- United States
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Messenger Records is an independent record label. Based out of New York City, USA, the label was started by Brandon Kessler during his time in college in 1996. The label has released albums by Chris Whitley (in 1998 Dirt Floor), Dan Bern (in 2001 New American Language), Anne McCue (in 2004), Johnny Society, and others.
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The label also offers consulting services to independent artists, including advice on promotion, touring, and music production.
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• Name — Messenger Records • Founded — 1996 • Founder — Brandon Kessler • Country — United States
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- 1.Bachman, Justin. The big record labels' not-so-big future. NBC News. October 17, 2007.
- 2.Boss, Shira J. Brandon Kessler '96: Entrepreneur Works the Business Side of the Music Biz. Colombia University. February 2000.
- 3.Bambarger, Bradley. Chris Whitely's Dirt takes Root. Billboard. 14. January 30, 1999.
- 4.Bambarger, Bradley. Messenger Records hits the Road. Billboard. 101. November 20, 1999.
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