Deadred’s decade
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January 27, 2012
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# Deadred’s decade
Even though the life of independent labels is pretty fragile at the
moment -- and this is even more evident in Eastern Europe -- there are
several examples that demonstrate that with an ample dose of enthusiasm
and perseverance, these imprints can continue to release records even
after ten or more years. The Slovak label **Deadred** is case in point.
Established at the dawn of the millennium, Deadred was
set up by designer and bass player Martin Turzík and singer, guitar
player and former medical student Richard Imrich.
The oldest DIY record label in Slovakia championed and nurtured the
independent music scene in the country over the noughties with a diverse
roster oscillating between beats, guitars and electronics. In 2008, a
new phase in Deadred's history was inaugurated after merging with the
Prague-based label **Starcastic**. Deadred commemorates its ten years
with a compilation featuring ten recent tracks by ten artists affiliated
with this imprint, and among others, includes **Foolk**'s
Oak Tree which has recently received radio
airplay courtesy of the mighty **Mary Ann Hobbs** or the recent winner
of the Apollo music awards **Bonus** (read our interview with him
[here][1]{: target="_blank"}).
[1]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/music/interviews/bonus-kidding-about-street-zen
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text: '<p> Even though the life of independent labels is pretty fragile at the moment – and this is even more evident in Eastern Europe – there are several examples that demonstrate that with an ample dose of enthusiasm and perseverance, these imprints can continue to release records even after ten or more years. The Slovak label <strong>Deadred</strong> is case in point. Established at the dawn of the millennium, <strong>Deadred </strong>was set up by designer and bass player Martin Turzík and singer, guitar player and former medical student Richard Imrich. </p><p>The oldest DIY record label in Slovakia championed and nurtured the independent music scene in the country over the noughties with a diverse roster oscillating between beats, guitars and electronics. In 2008, a new phase in Deadred’s history was inaugurated after merging with the Prague-based label <strong>Starcastic</strong>. Deadred commemorates its ten years with a compilation featuring ten recent tracks by ten artists affiliated with this imprint, and among others, includes <strong>Foolk</strong>’s <em><strong>Oak Tree </strong></em>which has recently received radio airplay courtesy of the mighty <strong>Mary Ann Hobbs</strong> or the recent winner of the Apollo music awards <strong>Bonus</strong> (read our interview with him <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/music/interviews/bonus-kidding-about-street-zen" target="_blank">here</a>). </p>'
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# Deadred’s decade Even though the life of independent labels is pretty fragile at the moment -- and this is even more evident in Eastern Europe -- there are several examples that demonstrate that with an ample dose of enthusiasm and perseverance, these imprints can continue to release records e...