Topshelf Records
Topshelf Records is an American independent record label. Started in Peabody, Massachusetts, and formerly located in San Diego, California, the label is based in Portland, Oregon, as of 2022. Profiled in the Pittsburgh City Paper, San Diego Reader, San Diego CityBeat, and Pitchfork.
Topshelf Records
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- Topshelf Records
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- San Diego
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Topshelf Records is an American independent record label. Started in Peabody, Massachusetts, and formerly located in San Diego, California, the label is based in Portland, Oregon, as of 2022. Profiled in the Pittsburgh City Paper, San Diego Reader, San Diego CityBeat, and Pitchfork.
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• Name — Topshelf Records • Founded — 2006 • Founder — Seth Decoteau, Kevin Duquette, Dan Sullivan • Genre — Indie rock, emo, punk rock, post-rock • Country — United States • Location — Portland, Oregon • Url — topshelfrecords.com
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Topshelf Records established.
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Topshelf Records is recorded from 2005.
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- 1.Punk News. Interviews: Seth Decoteau (Topshelf Records). June 26, 2014.
- 2.Minton, Kyle. An Interview: Seth Decoteau [Topshelf Records]. Nothing Sounds Better. July 24, 2011.
- 3.Terich, Jeff. Topshelf Records moves to San Diego. San Diego CityBeat. January 27, 2015.
- 4.Corcoran, Nina. Topshelf Records Launches Kickstarter After Distribution Partner Abruptly Shutters. Pitchfork. September 15, 2022.
- 5.Enis, Eli. Topshelf Records Showcase Tour of Slingshot Dakota, Prawn, Queen Moo and People Like You perform at Mr. Smalls Dec. 19. Pittsburgh City Paper.
- 6.Leighton, Ken. Topshelf label notes absence of DIY infrastructure. www.sandiegoreader.com. July 19, 2017.
- 7.Terich, Jeff. Topshelf Records moves to San Diego. San Diego CityBeat. January 27, 2015.
- 8.Sound Advice: Topshelf Records Tour featuring Prawn, People Like You, Slingshot Dakota and Us and Only Us (Dec. 13). CityBeat Cincinnati.
- 9.Your New Favorite Emo Bands: The Best of Topshelf Records' 2013 Sampler. Pitchfork. October 2013.
- 10.Corcoran, Nina. Topshelf Records Drops Ekko Astral. Pitchfork. February 23, 2026.
- 11.Reed, Mick. Bandcamp of the Day: Flung. New Noise Magazine. October 22, 2020.
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