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{{short description|Norwegian independent record label}}
'''Propeller Recordings''' is a small independent [[record label]],<ref name=drownedinsound>{{cite web|title=Propeller Recordings|url=http://drownedinsound.com/directory/labels/Propeller_Recordings|work=Labels section|publisher=[[Drowned in Sound]]|accessdate=2012-05-22}}</ref> a publishing company and a management agency located in [[Norway]].<ref name=itsatrap>{{cite web|title=Label: Propeller Recordings|work=It's a Trap! Scandinavian music journal|url=http://www.itsatrap.com/label/Propeller+Recordings|publisher=Avi Roig|accessdate=2012-05-22}}</ref> It works with [[Sony-ATV Music Publishing]] and other partners in the [[United Kingdom]], [[Scandinavia]]n countries and the [[United States]], including distributors, press and promo agents, and booking agents.<ref name=aboutus>http://www.propellerrecordings.no/about</ref>
{{primary sources|date=July 2017}}
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{{Infobox record label
| name = Propeller Recordings
| image =
| founded = 2003
| founder = Frithjof Hungnes
| distributor =
| genre = Various
| country = Norway
| location = Oslo, London
| url = {{URL|http://www.propellerrecordings.no}}
}}


'''Propeller Recordings''' is a Norwegian independent [[record label]],<ref name=drownedinsound>{{cite web|title=Propeller Recordings|url=http://drownedinsound.com/directory/labels/Propeller_Recordings|work=Labels section|publisher=[[Drowned in Sound]]|accessdate=2012-05-22|archive-date=2012-05-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525032843/http://drownedinsound.com/directory/labels/Propeller_Recordings|url-status=dead}}</ref> launched in 2003 in Oslo. It has grown into an influential label both in its home city as well as worldwide, and has now expanded to include a UK office based in London.
Its roster of artists includes [[Katzenjammer (band)|Katzenjammer]], [[Moddi]], [[Hanne Hukkelberg]] and [[Team Me]]. It concentrates on Norwegian artists who have commercial potential worldwide.<ref name=aboutus />


The label operates across a wide number of genres and concentrates on Norwegian artists who have commercial potential worldwide.<ref name=about-Propeller-Recordings>{{cite web|title=Propeller Recordings|url=https://www.facebook.com/pg/propellernorway/about/?ref=page_internal|work=About section|publisher=[[Facebook]]|accessdate=2017-01-04}}</ref> The current roster including [[Dagny Norvoll Sandvik|Dagny]], [[Highasakite]], [[Sløtface]], [[Moddi]], Apothek, The Fjords, [[Hanne Hukkelberg]], [[Frøkedal]] and Thea & The Wild.
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In 2011, as a result of a competitive review by jury deliberation, the label was awarded a 3-year subsidy from Music Export Norway under the terms of the Music Export Norway's Export Program. This is funding to the tune of up to [[Norwegian krone|NOK]] 300,000 ($50,000 [[United States dollar|USD]]) per year for up to three years. The total value per project can be up to NOK 900,000 (US$150,000).<ref name=MEN>{{cite web|title=PROPELLER RECEIVES EXPORT PROGRAM|url=http://www.musicexportnorway.no/propeller-receives-export-program.4888137-149133.html|publisher=Music Export Norway|accessdate=2012-05-22|date=2011-02-21}}</ref>

Propeller Recordings also now boasts sister label 0E0E<ref name=0E0E-about>{{cite web|title=0E0E|url=http://www.0e0e.co.uk/about/|work=About section|accessdate=2017-01-04}}</ref> (pronounced naughty-naughty) founded in 2015 in London, UK as a singles club. 0E0E has grown over the years and includes current artists such as Tempesst, Harlea and PLGRMS.

The label also set up '''Propeller Communications''';<ref name=Propeller-Communications-about>{{cite web|title=Propeller Communications|url=http://www.propeller-communications.co.uk/contact/|work=Contact section|accessdate=2017-01-04}}</ref> an in-house online and radio PR service for all '''Propeller Recordings''' and '''0E0E''' artists as well as external clients. Because of this, it covers a wide varieties or artists across many different genres.<ref name=Propeller-Communications-artists>{{cite web|title=Propeller Communications Roster|url=http://www.propeller-communications.co.uk/#artists|work=Artists section|accessdate=2017-01-04}}</ref>

== History ==

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In 2011, as a result of a competitive review by jury deliberation, the label was awarded a 3-year subsidy from Music Export Norway under the terms of the Music Export Norway's Export Program. This is funding to the tune of up to [[Norwegian krone|NOK]] 300,000 ($50,000 [[United States dollar|USD]]) per year for up to three years. The total value per project can be up to NOK 900,000 (US$150,000).<ref name=MEN>{{cite web|title=PROPELLER RECEIVES EXPORT PROGRAM|url=http://www.musicexportnorway.no/propeller-receives-export-program.4888137-149133.html|publisher=Music Export Norway|accessdate=2012-05-22|date=2011-02-21|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130223022430/http://www.musicexportnorway.no/propeller-receives-export-program.4888137-149133.html|archivedate=2013-02-23}}</ref>

At the start of 2017 it was announced that 5 artists from Propeller Recordings - [[Highasakite]], [[Dagny (singer)|Dagny]], [[Moddi]], [[Marte Wulff]] and Frøkedal - had received nominations for the [[Spellemannprisen]] awards, with Highasakite and Dagny receiving two nominations each. Often referred to as the Norwegian Grammy Awards<ref name=Spellemann-is-Norwegian-Grammys>{{cite web|title=Watch Kvelertak Perform At Norway's Spellemann Awards|url=http://www.stereogum.com/1635381/watch-kvelertak-perform-at-norways-spellemann-awards/video/|publisher=Stereogum|accessdate=2017-01-09|date=2014-01-20}}</ref> the ceremony is highly prestigious and seen as the highest accolade a Norwegian musician can receive in their home country - with previous winners including [[A-Ha]], [[Aurora (singer)|Aurora]], [[Kygo]], [[Susanne Sundfør]]. The ceremony took place on 28 January 2017.

== Current Artists ==
{{col-list|colwidth=30em|
*[[Dagny Norvoll Sandvik|Dagny]]
*[[Highasakite]]
*[[Sløtface]]
*[[Moddi]]
*Apothek
*The Fjords
*[[Hanne Hukkelberg]]
*[[Amanda Tenfjord]]
*[[Marte Wulff]]
*[[Frøkedal]]
*Thea & The Wild
*Imitating Aeroplanes
*[[Solveig Heilo]]
}}

== Catalogue Artists ==
{{col-list|colwidth=30em|
*[[Team Me]]
*[[Katzenjammer (band)|Katzenjammer]]
*[[Superfamily (band)|Superfamily]]
*[[Ine Hoem]]
}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.propellerrecordings.no/ Official website]
* {{Official website|http://www.propellerrecordings.no/}}


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[[Category:Norwegian independent record labels]]
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Latest revision as of 16:25, 14 July 2022

Propeller Recordings
Founded2003
FounderFrithjof Hungnes
GenreVarious
Country of originNorway
LocationOslo, London
Official websitewww.propellerrecordings.no

Propeller Recordings is a Norwegian independent record label,[1] launched in 2003 in Oslo. It has grown into an influential label both in its home city as well as worldwide, and has now expanded to include a UK office based in London.

The label operates across a wide number of genres and concentrates on Norwegian artists who have commercial potential worldwide.[2] The current roster including Dagny, Highasakite, Sløtface, Moddi, Apothek, The Fjords, Hanne Hukkelberg, Frøkedal and Thea & The Wild.

Propeller Recordings also now boasts sister label 0E0E[3] (pronounced naughty-naughty) founded in 2015 in London, UK as a singles club. 0E0E has grown over the years and includes current artists such as Tempesst, Harlea and PLGRMS.

The label also set up Propeller Communications;[4] an in-house online and radio PR service for all Propeller Recordings and 0E0E artists as well as external clients. Because of this, it covers a wide varieties or artists across many different genres.[5]

History[edit]

In 2011, as a result of a competitive review by jury deliberation, the label was awarded a 3-year subsidy from Music Export Norway under the terms of the Music Export Norway's Export Program. This is funding to the tune of up to NOK 300,000 ($50,000 USD) per year for up to three years. The total value per project can be up to NOK 900,000 (US$150,000).[6]

At the start of 2017 it was announced that 5 artists from Propeller Recordings - Highasakite, Dagny, Moddi, Marte Wulff and Frøkedal - had received nominations for the Spellemannprisen awards, with Highasakite and Dagny receiving two nominations each. Often referred to as the Norwegian Grammy Awards[7] the ceremony is highly prestigious and seen as the highest accolade a Norwegian musician can receive in their home country - with previous winners including A-Ha, Aurora, Kygo, Susanne Sundfør. The ceremony took place on 28 January 2017.

Current Artists[edit]

Catalogue Artists[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Propeller Recordings". Labels section. Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 2012-05-25. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  2. ^ "Propeller Recordings". About section. Facebook. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  3. ^ "0E0E". About section. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  4. ^ "Propeller Communications". Contact section. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  5. ^ "Propeller Communications Roster". Artists section. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  6. ^ "PROPELLER RECEIVES EXPORT PROGRAM". Music Export Norway. 2011-02-21. Archived from the original on 2013-02-23. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  7. ^ "Watch Kvelertak Perform At Norway's Spellemann Awards". Stereogum. 2014-01-20. Retrieved 2017-01-09.

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