Founder Faris McReynolds steps out of confines of fine art
world to control his musical future.
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“The name references art that is post-culture and not
limited to geographical borders.” – Faris McReynolds
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Los Angeles-based musician Faris McReynolds today
announced the launch of Post Planetary, a new record label that
will issue debut albums by Archer Black, Exdetectives and One
Finger Riot in early 2012. Archer Black’s Forgiveness
Is A Weapon is scheduled for February 7th, followed by
the Exdetectives album Take My Forever on
February 14th and One Finger Riot’s Come
Drag Me Down on February 21st.
To celebrate the launch, Post Planetary has
made the first singles from each release available for free download for a
limited time at www.postplanetary.com. Each single is accompanied by a
non-album B-side (also available for download) and videos are now out for Archer
Black’s “Onward & Down” and One Finger Riot’s “Work/Drink/Sleep” as
well.
Unlike so many musicians that become painters, McReynolds found
success as a fine artist first, showing and selling his work in galleries
before he was even out of art school. “The success of painting actually
isolated me from creativity,” says McReynolds, who took a leap of
faith, leaving his gallery and forming Post Planetary to
release his own music and more.
“In the fine art world, artists have very little control
over their career,” explains McReynolds. “Having had that
experience already, I thought it would be best to take control. I started a
label to build a context for bands I like that I can work with, as well as
putting out my own records.” In addition to founding the Post
Planetary label, McReynolds is also the man behindExdetectives and One
Finger Riot. Archer Black is led by musician Dustin
Morgan, also known for his work as bassist with The Autumns.
“Everyone around me says labels are dead, and nobody needs
them anymore,” says McReynolds. “But, I disagree. A good label
functions like a filter and I think I think it’s more important than ever to
have your music in a place that makes sense.” Faris McReynolds of Post
Planetary is available for interviews. Contact Josh
Bloom at Fanatic for more information.
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