Wednesday, January 25, 2012

idreamtiwasaeon:

“Occupation Records is the record label of and by the 99%. The label was founded by occupiers from Occupy London and is a vehicle for artists and people in the music industry to support Occupy London, occupation in the UK and Ireland, and the global movement.

In the spirit of Occupy, digital album are released through a modified pay-what-you-can-model. Physical CD and vinyl releases will follow

The label is operated by the 45 Revolution Per Minute, an independent collective of occupiers. Each member of the collective is represented by a union and allthe decisions for the label are made through consensus. All profits go to support Occupy  London, occupation in the UK and Ireland, and the global movement”

Their first release is Folk the Banks! Feauting Ani DiFranco, Tom Morello, Billy Bragg, San Duckworth (Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly) and many more.

Occupation Records Website

Occupation Records Sponsume Page

Whatever your opinion on the Occupy movement in general is (as well as the fucking human microphone i think this is a decent idea. Not sure how it will pan out though.

Posted at 11:39 AM 36 notes Reblogged from thepeoplesrecord Tags: Occupation Records Occupy Occupy Together UK United Kingdom Music Records Record Label Protest Revolution Justice

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