Get Better Records | |
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Founded | 2009 |
Founder | Alex Lichtenauer |
Distributor(s) | Redeye Distribution |
Genre | Punk Hardcore punk Indie rock Alternative rock Experimental music |
Country of origin | United States |
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Official website | www.getbetterrecords.com |
Get Better Records is an American independent record label based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1][2][3][4][5]
The label was founded by Alex Lichtenauer and Nick King in 2009 in Keene, New Hampshire.[6] King left the label in 2010; Get Better is now run by Lichtenauer .[7][8][9]
Its stated aim is to "reverse the constant underrepresentation of the queer arts community, with a specific focus on punk, hardcore, and alternative rock music".[10] An article in Philadelphia similarly described it as "queer forward".[11]
In 2017, the label released a compilation album titled A Benefit Comp to Help Pay Medical Bills for Those Activists Fighting Against Fascism and Racism, the proceeds were donated to victims of the Charlottesville car attack and Hurricane Harvey.[12][13] In June 2020, the label donated its Bandcamp profits to a bail fund based in Philadelphia and Black and Pink.[14]
In 2018, the label released an album for The HIRS Collective featuring guest vocals by Shirley Manson of Garbage, Laura Jane Grace of Against Me!, Martin of Limp Wrist, Sadie of G.L.O.S.S. and others.
The label has released compilations featuring Bren Lukens of Modern Baseball, The Menzingers, Less Than Jake, Spraynard, Laura Stevenson and the Cans, Anti-Flag, Joe Jack Talcum of The Dead Milkmen, and more.
The label hosts "Get Better Fest" which has included Code Orange, Full of Hell, The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die, Mannequin Pussy and more.[15]