Fringecore (Label)

Austin, Texas label.

Leveraging its platform as The International Forum of Progressive Culture, the main thrust of Fringecore's releases is based on bringing progressive movements to a wider audience. Much of our work brings together unusual combinations of artists, styles and media in search of new musical/cultural horizons. Fringecore album releases include work by or collaborations with: Michael Gira (Angels of Light, Swans, The Body Lovers); Denis Mahoney aka Tariq Zayid & Torres brothers (Black Pig Liberation Front); Thurston Moore & Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth); Mike Watt (Minutemen, DOS, Porno for Pyros); Nels Cline; Stephen Perkins (Porno for Pyros, Janes Addiction, Banyan); David Coulter (Pogues, Test Dept.) Marc Ribot (Tom Waits); Ghedalia Tazartes; J.J. Palix; Graeme Miller; Steve Nieve (Elvis Costello); Brad Scott (Arthur H); Phil Minton; Chris Long; DJ Spooky; Larry Mullins (Iggy Pop, The Residents); Thor Harris (Lisa Germano); Bill Bruford (Ministry); Seratonin; The Pennies; Jarboe (Swans, World of Skin); Terry Edwards; Jim Filer Coleman (Cop Shoot Cop, Here); Phil Puleo (Cop Shoot Cop); DJ Low; DJ Shecky; Serious; Eve Couturier; Jeff Ryan; Anton Price; Nihilist; Disastronaut; etc. etc.