A Pro Hockey Player, a Noise Label, a Dream Realized

I always thought pro athletes were good candidates for modern day patrons of the arts. I guess a first step for them is to realize their own art isn't worth much. And man, what better music to get you in the mood for a hockey game than a 15-minute sludgefest by Sunn O)))?

Posted by qbert72 at 2007-08-30 09:13 AM | Reply | Flag:

Anson Carter has his own label too. It too is a bit divergent from the arena rock genre, no?

Posted by Spitztengle at 2007-08-30 11:22 AM | Reply | Flag:

qbert, that JV track was god awful!!! I had no idea. blech :p

Posted by Spitztengle at 2007-08-30 11:23 AM | Reply | Flag:

Carter's Big Up looks like more than a label. According to the About page, their mission is "to become the most recognized and respected portfolio of urban lifestyle brands." A bit too marketese/FUBUesque for my taste, but I'm happy to learn about more pro athletes involved in culture.

Posted by qbert72 at 2007-08-30 12:54 PM | Reply | Flag:

Carter's Big Up looks like more than a label. Actually, it looks like a punchline. The propogation of wannabe entrepreneurs is staggering. I blame Jay Z. Hova - stop hurtin' 'em so bad.

Posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 2007-08-30 03:48 PM | Reply | Flag:

If you're looking for something a little different and are into really dissonant noise/metal check out this label. It currently puts out the Melvins new stuff (and some back catalog stuff) and is co-founded by my most favoritist singer ever, Mike Patton.

Posted by HATER 187 at 2007-08-30 08:11 PM | Reply | Flag:

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