Boutique music company specialising in artist and producer management.

Discography
2007 – Pien Feith – The Wilderness Sound EP
2007 – Neonbelle – In a cabin with
2008 – The Very Sexuals – Post-Apocalyptic Love
2011  - Pien Feith - Dance on Time
2013 - Pien Feith - Tough Love

Chilean Electronic music Label
Curated by Claudio Solis
2009 - 2022
#ChileansArePlaying

Slumberland began operations in 1989 as a collective effort consisting of members of DC area bands Velocity Girl, Big Jesus Trash Can/Whorl, Black Tambourine and Powderburns. We were inspired by such musical happenings as C86, early Creation, Postcard, K, Bus Stop, lower East Side noise, and also the renegade art aesthetics & methods of people like Cage, Burroughs and Duchamp. The explosion of punk had left behind a thriving network of 'zines, labels and distributors and we felt that there was room for our noise-loving, pop-obsessed aesthetic. While there were loads of US indie labels releasing a steady stream of 7"s, there wasn't much pop going on. Notable exceptions included Bus Stop, K and Picture Book, and we hoped to join that group and help chisel out some space for melodies amongst the noise.

Early releases from Velocity Girl, Whorl and Black Tambourine struck a note, and we found like-minded popsters getting in touch from all over the world. As we expanded the label roster and our own horizons, the goal was always to share great songs and interesting sounds from a range of styles. Our first burst of activity through the 1990s and early 2000s brought seminal records by legendary bands like Stereolab, Rocketship, The Ropers, Lorelei, The Aislers Set, Hood and Boyracer.

By the mid 2000s we were seeing a resurgence of interest in guitar pop and the start of the ongoing vinyl revival: the perfect environment for Slumberland! We launched into our latest phase of activity with as string of classic releases from The Pains of Being Pure At Heart, Crystal Stilts, Frankie Rose, Veronica Falls, Allo Darlin', Joanna Gruesome and so many more.

2025 is our thirty-sixth (!) year we are still at it, ploughing our own furrow and bringing you unique, genre-defining (and genre-defying!) releases from bands like The Laughing Chimes, Humdrum, The Cords, Autocamper, Jeanines, The Umbrellas, Neutrals, Artsick, Kids On A Crime Spree, Papercuts, Lightheaded, Tony Jay, Chime School, Lunchbox and many, many more. Indie fashions come and go but we're still thrilled by great songs and the new ways that pop can be rejuvenated to fit the times.

info[a]arbutusrecords.com

Arbutus is an artistic community based in Montréal, where punk ethos and pop music collide. Beginning as a DIY loft space, Arbutus Records developed to cultivate and promote the music associated with the space with a strong emphasis on friendship and collaboration.

This is where I put up my demos, covers, this and that with little rhyme or reason.

"Frankly it's a real boost to discover a genuine world class practitioner who restores your faith in the genre..." - Tom Robinson BBC6Music

Praise for “Nobody Knows Anything”

“Alex Highton’s eminently playful second album teems with ideas, all of them good…..it’s a work that defies categorisation, but Highton’s vision is refreshingly assured throughout….Nobody Knows Anything thrives by thinking outside the box – 4 Stars” – (Mojo Magazine Feb 2015 UK)

“Quirky, interesting and very enjoyable – 4 Stars” (Irish Times Jan 2015 Eire)

“10/10 – Seriously,seriously good with layered delights and a killer production…..It is in many ways extraordinary.” – Americana UK

“An amazing record” – (BBC Introducing Suffolk Oct 2014 UK)

““Alex Highton’s music – a rich blend of melody and soul – calls on a deep, melting pot of influences. From Talking Heads and Penguin Cafe Orchestra to the Band and David Ackles, his music collection shows off a love for joyful eclecticism, reflected in his own creations.” – (M Magazine Jan 2014 UK)

““The qualification ‘world class’ proves to be right. Also the second album is filled with quality music gracefully going into the ears.” – (OOR Magazine October 2014 Holland)

““His second album is just as fine. Easy to listen to and beautifully arranged – ****” – Heaven Magazine Nov/Dec 2014 Holland)

“Prachtige kleine liedje die vol zitten met tekstuele slimmigheden en zeer prettig in het gehoor liggen. Nobody knows Anything is haast een geschiedenisles in pakkende liedjes.” (Soundz Magazine Dec 2014 Holland)

““A collection of wonderful, timeless pop songs – ****” – (Lust For Life magazine, November 2014 Holland)

“miraculous….timeless 9/10″ – (8 Weekly Jan 2015 Holland)

“Onbedaarlijk goede plaat.” (Leo Blokhuis Jan 2015 Holland)

““Each time you listen, you’re being sucked into this wonderous world more deeply. Fascinating album – ****” – (Jazzism magazine, October 2014 Holland)

“Heighton heeft met zijn tweede album een plaat afgeleverd die zeer is aan te raden en die nieuwsgierig maakt naar de Nederlandse tourtjes in januari en april.” (Written In Music, November 2014 Holland)

“Surely one of the best albums of the year – *****” – (Ctrl Alt Country, November 2014 Belgium)

“Nobody Knows Anything is probably one of the best pop records of 2014, a record that doesn’t just rely on the big moments and works its way through amazingly crafted details” – (Music & Riots Magazine Jan 2015 UK)

“Highton is een dijk van een liedjesschrijver en zanger, die de kunst van het knap en verrassend arrangeren volledig onder de knie heeft.” (HDC Media OCT 2014 Holland)

“Highton toont zijn meesterschap in een verfijnd epos als ‘Mephisto’ terwijl een fraai, zwoel wiegend ‘It’s’ dat op acapella koorwerk uitloopt in sobere grandeur uitgeleide doet. Klasse ! (Keys & Chords OCT 2014 Holland)

“This is no pastiche, but a fine example of musical heritage woven through a composition that somehow keeps giving, with layered vocals, catchy riffs, wonky piano and a variety of other sounds that come and go to create a compelling song with a heartwarming premise. It’s no wonder It Falls Together topped our poll this week.” – (Fresh On The Net, November 2014 UK)

“Nobody Knows Anything” is een knap gearrangeerde tweede plaat van deze singer-songwriter. De laid back en sober gebrachte liedjes zorgen voor een moment van rust bij de luisteraar die van begin tot einde lekker relaxt naar dit album kan luisteren.” (Rootstime NOV 2014 Holland)

“….exquisite song writing……an excellent album that is thought provoking, musically exciting and full of surprises – highly recommended” – (Artree Jan 2015 UK)

Cadenza is a space for music to grow, rise and blossom. It is an accessible platform created to receive new people, projects and their influences. By continously searching and progressing, we are a part of the evolution.

We are all spiritual people, free as our music, and we live for that reason.

Management:
hello@brightlightx2.com

Booking:
US - Joy@mobagency.com
Rest of World - phyllis@heliocentricentertainment.com
DJ Booking - hello@brightlightx2.com

Bright Light Bright Light is the stage name of Rod Thomas, born in the Welsh coal mining valleys, now living in NYC. He was the first unsigned artist to perform on Graham Norton's BBC One TV show with Elton John as his guest vocalist, has toured the world with Elton, Erasure, John Grant and Ellie Goulding and has released three critically acclaimed albums.

He's also an avid Catherine O'Hara enthusiast, Pop Culture geek, and runs the Time Out Recommended 'Romy & Michele's Saturday Afternoon Tea Dance' parties at Alan Cumming's Bar 'Club Cumming' in New York City.

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