ESL MUSIC
Dec 1, 2006 12:00 PM
Ursula 1000
Style: Bossa nova, dub, electronic, Latin, psychedelia and all things in between
Established: In 1996 by Thievery Corporation's Rob Garza and Eric Hilton in the heart of Babylon (Washington, D.C.).
Artists: Federico Aubele, Blue States, Nicola Conte, Chris Joss, Nickodemus, Ocote Soul Sounds, Thievery Corporation, Thunderball, Ursula 1000
Essential Listening: Thievery Corporation, The Mirror Conspiracy (2000); Various Artists, Den of Thieves (2003); Federico Aubele, Gran Hotel Buenos Aires (2004); Thievery Corporation, The Cosmic Game (2005); Ursula 1000, Here Comes Tomorrow (2006)
Manifesto: “Retaining our independence while remaining successful in this music business, while — obviously — continuing to release the finest music,” says Matt Whittington, label manager.
A&R Philosophy: “The overriding quality we look for in our artists is an organic feel from their music,” Whittington says. “True, we are a dance/electronic label, but precious little of our music sounds electronic in that cold, mechanized way that many people think all electronic music sounds. There is a warmth to our records that sets us apart from the rest.”
Upcoming: ESL Remixed, which is the label's 100th release and features remixes of ESL tracks from Louie Vega, Calexico, Medeski Martin and Wood, Fort Knox Five, Quantic and many more; a new Thunderball album, Cinescope; and a reissue of Nickodemus' debut album Endangered Species.
Contact: ESL Music, 1849 Calvert St. NW, Washington, D.C., 20009; (202) 319-1580; www.eslmusic.com
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