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Jade Tree (record label)

October 15, 2023

Jade Tree International, Inc. is an independent record label formed by Darren Walters and Tim Owen in 1990 in Wilmington, Delaware.

History Edit

Origin (1987–1990) Edit

In 1987, Tim Owen and Darren Walters were introduced during a punk show in Washington, D.C.[1]

At the time, Walters was a student at the University of Delaware where he had already independently released records on his label, Hi-Impact Records. To further these musical pursuits, Darren teamed up with Rochester Institute of Technology student Tim Owen, and his friend Carl Hedgepath. Together, they created their own label, Axtion Packed Records. [2]

Both Axtion Packed and Hi-Impact focused on straight edge hardcore and produced vinyl records in 45 format.[1]

In an effort to expand musical genres and format, Axtion Packed Records was dissolved in 1990 to form Jade Tree Records. Owens and Walters modeled their new label on established independent's Touch & Go out of Chicago and Washington, D.C.'s Dischord Records. [2]

Growth and becoming established (1991–1996) Edit

In August of 1991, Jade Tree made their inaugural release, Culture Shock by the hardcore band Four Walls Falling. The album art included original photography by Owens. [2]

The new label started with many post-hardcore and noise rock bands, though these bands didn't garner much interest from the public. It wasn't until 1993, when Jade Tree released the album Pull No Punches by DC area hardcore band, Swiz, did the label start receiving recognition. [3]

The label began incorporating emo, punk, melodic hardcore, and experimental groups into their line-up. Through college, they grew the label into a stable roster by 1995.[3]

By 1994, Jade Tree was becoming less of a priority to the two founders. Owen had moved to New York City to attend the School Of Visual Arts to further his photography education. Walters remained in their native Delaware, where he worked in education, focusing on disadvantaged students. A newfound interest was once again sparked, when the pair heard an unreleased demo by the band Lifetime. By the fall of 1995, the band had officially signed with Jade Tree, and together they released the album Hello Bastards. This album would serve as the turning point for Jade Tree. [3]

In 1996, sales started to increase after the label released The Promise Ring's 30° Everywhere.[4] The label often used the graphic designers Jason Gnewikow and Jeremy Dean for many releases.[1]

Middle years (1997–2008) Edit

Bands signed by Jade Tree have released albums which saw regular radio play, including Alkaline Trio, Pedro the Lion, Jets to Brazil, and Joan of Arc.[3]

Downsizing (2009–2013) Edit

When key distributor Touch and Go Records downsized in 2009 Jade Tree scaled down too. This led to a lessening of the frequency of new releases from the label.[1]

Digital release and regrowth (2014–2016) Edit

Jade Tree made its entire discography available for digital download and streaming on Bandcamp in June 2014. This marked a planned increase in the number of new releases.[1]

In February 2015, the label signed the band Dogs on Acid.[5]

Epitaph purchase (2017–present) Edit

In 2017 Epitaph Records purchased Jade Tree's entire catalog and started to re-release the back catalogue on vinyl. [6]

Bands signed Edit

See also Edit

References Edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Fallo, Patric. "Q&A: Label Founder Tim Owen on the Evolution of Jade Tree Records". Spin. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Katchen, Andrew (March 2003). "Jade Tree Blooms Out Of The Underground". Billboard. Vol. 115, no. 9. p. 10.
  3. ^ a b c d "About". Jade Tree. Retrieved 2022-10-24.
  4. ^ "The Promise Ring's Nothing Feels Good Bridges Emo and Indie Rock". PopMatters. 2022-10-12. Retrieved 2022-10-24.
  5. ^ "Jade Tree signs Dogs On Acid". Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  6. ^ "Slept-On Records from Classic Labels: Jade Tree | Lists". www.noecho.net. Retrieved 2022-10-24.

External links Edit

  • Jade Tree official web site
  • Jade Tree MySpace page

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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Jade Tree record label news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2015 Learn how and when to remove this template message Jade Tree International Inc is an independent record label formed by Darren Walters and Tim Owen in 1990 in Wilmington Delaware Contents 1 History 1 1 Origin 1987 1990 1 2 Growth and becoming established 1991 1996 1 3 Middle years 1997 2008 1 4 Downsizing 2009 2013 1 5 Digital release and regrowth 2014 2016 1 6 Epitaph purchase 2017 present 2 Bands signed 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditOrigin 1987 1990 Edit In 1987 Tim Owen and Darren Walters were introduced during a punk show in Washington D C 1 At the time Walters was a student at the University of Delaware where he had already independently released records on his label Hi Impact Records To further these musical pursuits Darren teamed up with Rochester Institute of Technology student Tim Owen and his friend Carl Hedgepath Together they created their own label Axtion Packed Records 2 Both Axtion Packed and Hi Impact focused on straight edge hardcore and produced vinyl records in 45 format 1 In an effort to expand musical genres and format Axtion Packed Records was dissolved in 1990 to form Jade Tree Records Owens and Walters modeled their new label on established independent s Touch amp Go out of Chicago and Washington D C s Dischord Records 2 Growth and becoming established 1991 1996 Edit In August of 1991 Jade Tree made their inaugural release Culture Shock by the hardcore band Four Walls Falling The album art included original photography by Owens 2 The new label started with many post hardcore and noise rock bands though these bands didn t garner much interest from the public It wasn t until 1993 when Jade Tree released the album Pull No Punches by DC area hardcore band Swiz did the label start receiving recognition 3 The label began incorporating emo punk melodic hardcore and experimental groups into their line up Through college they grew the label into a stable roster by 1995 3 By 1994 Jade Tree was becoming less of a priority to the two founders Owen had moved to New York City to attend the School Of Visual Arts to further his photography education Walters remained in their native Delaware where he worked in education focusing on disadvantaged students A newfound interest was once again sparked when the pair heard an unreleased demo by the band Lifetime By the fall of 1995 the band had officially signed with Jade Tree and together they released the album Hello Bastards This album would serve as the turning point for Jade Tree 3 In 1996 sales started to increase after the label released The Promise Ring s 30 Everywhere 4 The label often used the graphic designers Jason Gnewikow and Jeremy Dean for many releases 1 Middle years 1997 2008 Edit Bands signed by Jade Tree have released albums which saw regular radio play including Alkaline Trio Pedro the Lion Jets to Brazil and Joan of Arc 3 Downsizing 2009 2013 Edit When key distributor Touch and Go Records downsized in 2009 Jade Tree scaled down too This led to a lessening of the frequency of new releases from the label 1 Digital release and regrowth 2014 2016 Edit Jade Tree made its entire discography available for digital download and streaming on Bandcamp in June 2014 This marked a planned increase in the number of new releases 1 In February 2015 the label signed the band Dogs on Acid 5 Epitaph purchase 2017 present Edit In 2017 Epitaph Records purchased Jade Tree s entire catalog and started to re release the back catalogue on vinyl 6 Bands signed EditAlkaline Trio Avail Breather Resist Cap n Jazz 1 Cex Cloak Dagger Cub Country Damnation AD Dark Blue 1 Denali Despistado Dogs on Acid Edsel Eggs Eidolon Ester Drang Euphone The Explosion Four Walls Falling From Ashes Rise Fucked Up 1 Girls Against Boys Gravel Jets to Brazil Joan of Arc Jones Very Juno Kid Dynamite Leslie Lifetime Lords Leather The Loved Ones Micah P Hinson Mighty Flashlight Milemarker New End Original New Mexican Disaster Squad The New Old Hopes Onelinedrawing Owls Paint It Black Panda amp Angel Pedro the Lion 1 Pitchblende The Promise Ring Railhed Snowden Spraynard State of the Nation Statistics Strike Anywhere Sweetbelly Freakdown Swiz Texas Is The Reason These Arms Are Snakes Trial By Fire Turing Machine 1 Turning Point Universal Order of Armageddon Walleye Young WidowsSee also EditList of record labels Music of DelawareReferences Edit a b c d e f g h i j Fallo Patric Q amp A Label Founder Tim Owen on the Evolution of Jade Tree Records Spin Retrieved 12 April 2015 a b c Katchen Andrew March 2003 Jade Tree Blooms Out Of The Underground Billboard Vol 115 no 9 p 10 a b c d About Jade Tree Retrieved 2022 10 24 The Promise Ring s Nothing Feels Good Bridges Emo and Indie Rock PopMatters 2022 10 12 Retrieved 2022 10 24 Jade Tree signs Dogs On Acid Retrieved 12 April 2015 Slept On Records from Classic Labels Jade Tree Lists www noecho net Retrieved 2022 10 24 External links EditJade Tree official web site Jade Tree MySpace page Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jade Tree record label amp oldid 1168863565, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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