Chemikal Underground Records: An
independent record label from the
UK -
Glasgow,
Scotland, to be more precise.
Unwilling and disinclined to pursue a record deal after they formed in late 1994, The Delgados were confident they could start their own record label and release records in a manner they would be proud of...
- www.chemikal.com
The Chemikal label quickly prospered as
Britpop withered away, and became instrumental in forging a distinctive
new independent sound in
British music. Previous signings include the fabulous
Arab Strap,
Radar Bros,
Mogwai (for their astounding first two albums), and
Bis. One of the keys to their success may be the talent of the founders themselves,
The Delgados, who made palatable a style of poetic, sincere
folk rock that doesn't make you want to
retch. Only a few years into their reign, Chemikal Underground can already be proud of their
heritage.