Strange Earth Records is a new label launched by Van Conner. Strange Earth will partner with the American wing of Germany’s Finetunes Digital Media Services.

Van’s new venture seeks to fill a gap in the Northwest Music Scene (although he reserves the right to release non-Northwest acts as well) with the new label serving as a hub for independent bands that have dedicated their lives to making great music. The website (www.strangeearthrecords.com) will serve as a “one stop shop” for web surfers who want to find out who is lurking in the backwoods of the Pacific Northwest.

The label will feature online “singles” (featuring two songs and a video) that can be purchased through all the major online music shops (iTunes, eMusic, Amazon, Napster and the like) as well as EPs and full length records.
New music as well as tunes from Van’s vast archives of tunes that he and his friends have recorded over the years that never saw the light of day or have never been released online will be featured.