Cavity Search Records
Cavity Search Records is a record label in Portland, Oregon that was formed in 1992 by Christopher Cooper and Denny Swofford. It is known for producing debut records by Hazel, Heatmiser, The Helio Sequence, King Black Acid, Richmond Fontaine, Danny Barnes, Saul Conrad, Pete Krebs, and Elliott Smith.
Cavity Search Records was recognized on their 26th Anniversary by Mayor Ted Wheeler and the city of Portland. September 21, 2018 was proclaimed to be Cavity Search Records day for the label's contribution to the city's art and creative industry, and its commitment to uncovering and supporting local artistry.Artists
The following artists have released records on Cavity Search:
- Atomic 61
- Barra Brown
- Control Freak
- Danny Barnes
- Devin Millar
- dirtclodfight
- Down Gown
- Elliott Sharp
- Elliott Smith
- Film Star
- Gentlemen of Leisure
- Gern Blanston
- Greg Gilmore/Doghead
- Golden Delicious
- Hazel
- Heatmiser
- The Helio Sequence
- Jerry Joseph
- King Black Acid
- Korgy & Bass
- Robert Wynia
- Mike Scheer
- Pete Krebs
- Queen Chief
- Rattlecake
- Richmond Fontaine
- Satan's Pilgrims
- Saul Conrad
- Snow Bud and the Flower People
- Steve Lacy
- Survival Skills
- Thrillhammer
- Trailer Queen
- Wayne Horvitz
Discography
Distribution
Early in its history, Cavity Search records were distributed by Alternative Distribution Alliance, an American company founded in 1993. In May 2012 Cavity Search was announced as one of the first nine labels to join the newly formed Frenchkiss Label Group. Frenchkiss Records, founded by Syd Butler, had started the distribution company earlier that year, which is "focused on growing visibility for indie labels in the spirit of communities such as Dischord, Rough Trade and Touch & Go." At that point, Frenchkiss had ceased its affiliation with RED and had begun working with The Orchard.
