Spotlight on Music Label: PIAS [Recordings] Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Over the past four decades, PIAS has become a major player in the independent music industry, boasting one of the world's largest independently-owned music groups centered around its record label, PIAS [Recordings]. PIAS [Recordings], which includes well-known labels like Bella Union, ATO, Speedy Wunderground, Phantasy, Heavenly, and Mute, among others, showcases a substantial amount of diverse artistry.
To commemorate its 40th anniversary, PIAS offers a special Q&A session with the label's founder and current CEO, Kenny Gates, providing readers with an inside look at the label's history.
In an exclusive release, PIAS is reissuing 2ManyDJs' beloved As Heard On Radio Soulwax Pt. 2 on coloured vinyl for the first time. The album, which features 45 tracks composed of elements from 114 different tracks, invites dance enthusiasts, electronic audiophiles, and other music lovers to experience this landmark project.
For those interested, limited edition white vinyl copies of the reissue are now available for purchase at PIAS's official website.
To celebrate its milestone, PIAS is offering an attractive selection of PIAS titles with 40% off in a special promotion. Iconic records from Nation of Language, Agnes Obel, Public Service Broadcasting, Ghostpoet, Editors, Lykke Li, Melanie De Biasio, and more are part of this exclusive deal on the website.
Now available on PIAS is Il Viaggio by Belgian singer and multi-instrumentalist Melanie Di Basio. The album, which marks Di Basio's first release in six years, is a sonic journey seeking musical, physical, and spiritual renewal.
Meanwhile, PIAS's longstanding focus on independent artists and labels continues, with the label boasting collaborations with acts such as Soulwax/2ManyDJ's, Sigur Rós, Grace Jones, and Mogwai at critical points in their careers. In the interview with Kenny Gates, PIAS's significant contributions to various musical revolutions and movements throughout the years are explored in detail.
With a sprawling roster of contemporary artists like dEUS, Agnes Obel, Ghostpoet, Orlando Weeks, Joan As Police Woman, and rising band Courting, PIAS is dedicated to championing exciting talent with varying styles and genres. The partnership with Transgressive, which releases Arlo Parks, further solidifies the label's commitment to independent music.
As PIAS turns 40, potential expansions into new areas of the music industry may be on the horizon, with a renewed focus on discovering and developing exciting talent. For more information on the latest pre-orders, exclusives, and special offers, sign up on PIAS's official website.
Independent artists, such as Melanie De Biasio and Agnes Obel, are part of an exclusive deal offering 40% off on PIAS titles.
PIAS, with its longstanding focus on independent music, boasts collaborations with notable acts like Soulwax/2ManyDJ's, Mogwai, and Sigur Rós.
The label, known for its support of indie music, is expanding its roster to include contemporary artists like dEUS, Courting, and Orlando Weeks, while also exploring potential ventures in other areas of the music industry.
