Emerald Moon Records

Emerald Moon Records (abbreviated as EMR) is an American Independent record label, founded by Matt Boylan in Baltimore, Maryland in August 2004, they worked with many bands up until shutting down on October 3, 2012. The label primarily focuses on genres such as alternative rock, indie rock, pop punk, metalcore, post-hardcore, mathcore, hardcore Punk, emo, and screamo.

Emerald Moon Records
FoundedAugust 2004 (2004-08)
FounderMatt Boylan
DefunctOctober 3, 2012 (2012-10-03)
StatusDefunct
Genre
Country of originUnited States
LocationBaltimore, Maryland

The label is known for having launched All Time Low, Fall River, Spark is a Diamond, My America Is Watching Tigers Die, Lady Radiator, Emma, Hometown Anthem, Girlfight, and The Jonbenét.

History

The label was founded by Matt Boylan in Baltimore, Maryland in August 2004. EMR was started for bands in the Baltimore area to gain exposure for their talent. The label issued their first release August 27, 2004 called From the Land of Pleasant Living, featuring various Baltimore bands including future EMR bands like All Time Low, The Fall Line, Bled Across Miles, This Year Passed, Stars Turn Cold, and Morning For The Masses. Soon, the label signed All Time Low and released the band's debut EP The Three Words to Remember in Dealing with the End on October 1, 2004. All Time Low released their debut studio album The Party Scene on July 19, 2005, and it gained attention until the label unsigned them in December that year.[1]

EMR signed Fall River and rereleased an EP called Chronicles and the band appeared on the Masters of Horror soundtrack on October 18, 2005, they used a track from their Chronicles EP "At Least You Gave You Flowers."[2][3][4][5][6]

On February 16, 2006, EMR signed My America Is Watching Tigers Die, a band from Newark, Delaware.[7] The label signed Spark is a Diamond on June 22, 2006,[8] which features former EMR members from different bands and released their debut EP Keep Your Eyes Off The Prize on November 14, 2006. The band attracted Pluto Records who signed them two years later. The band released a studio album Try This On For Size which reused some tracks from the EP and it was named “Best Punk Album Of 2008” by About.com. EMR and Pluto started to get in contact for future projects.

My America released their debut studio album Narratives on July 20, 2006. The album received some praise from outlets like Lambgoat[9] and they would also appear in Hanging Like a Hex[10] and they also signed into Pluto Records in 2008.

Hometown Anthem was chosen over 12,000 other bands for inclusion on the Ernie Ball compilation CD 13 Of The Best Unsigned Bands In North America (Warcon Records, 2006) featuring other bands like Mayday Parade, The Midnight Renewal, Karate High School, and more.[11][12][13][14]

On January 15, 2007, it was announced that EMR and Pluto Records were working together to produce a four part 7” vinyl series with The Jonbenét. The first vinyl was released on April 17, 2007[15] and the second 7” vinyl was released sometime in summer of 2008,[16] the other two parts were canceled. Lady Radiator was featured in New York Lottery commercial in both English and Spanish in 2008.[17][18]

The label signed Girlfight in 2008[19][20] and after two EPs, released their debut studio album Infinite Carcass on October 16, 2010. The album was praised by many news outlets including the Pittsburgh City Paper.[21][22] The Tonight Life released their debut album Carry Me On that appeared in The Aquarian Weekly.[23] Unfortunately the label fell to obscurity and went defunct on October 3, 2012.

Former artists
  • All Time Low (on Fueled by Ramen)
  • Bled Across Miles/Gibraltar May Crumble (disbanded)
  • Boy Crazy (disbanded)
  • Dead Again!? (disbanded)
  • Emma/GunsLikeGirls (disbanded)
  • Fall River (disbanded)
  • Girlfight (disbanded)
  • Hometown Anthem (disbanded)
  • Inferis (disbanded)
  • January Without Her Daisies (inactive)
  • Joseph Crawford (inactive)
  • Lady Radiator (disbanded)
  • Make Your Stand (disbanded)
  • Morning for the Masses (disbanded)
  • My America Is Watching Tigers Die (disbanded)
  • Spark is a Diamond (disbanded)
  • Stars Turn Cold (disbanded)
  • The Everyday Life (inactive)
  • The Fall Line (disbanded)
  • The Green Eyed Machine (disbanded)
  • The Jonbenét (disbanded)
  • The Spotlight (disbanded)
  • The Tonight Life (disbanded)
  • This Year Passed/Storm The Armory (disbanded)
  • Tyler Lefebvre (inactive)

Discography

Videography
  • Hometown Anthem - Make Me Believe (Music Video)
  • All Time Low - The Girl's A Straight-Up Hustler (Music Video)
  • All Time Low - Circles (Music Video)
  • Morning for the Masses - Broke and Still Breaking (Live Video)
  • Spark is a Diamond - Check Your Lease, You're In F**k City (Music Video)
  • Morning for the Masses - Call This Treason (Music Video)
  • Morning for the Masses - Intentions (Music Video)
  • Morning for the Masses - Explanations (Music Video)
  • Hometown Anthem - Like No Other (Music Video Version 1)
  • Hometown Anthem - Like No Other (Music Video Version 2)
  • Lady Radiator - Ready Explode (Music Video)
  • Lady Radiator - New York Lottery Commercial (English/Spanish)
  • Lady Radiator - Wayne Brady Don't Hold Me Back (Live Video)
  • Girlfight - Doom Route (Music Video)

See also

References
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  2. Paul, Aubin (September 4, 2005). "Masters Of Horror tracklisting with Rise Against, Andrew W.K., Alkaline Trio, Thursday, more". Punknews.com. Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2005.
  3. "'Masters Of Horror' Soundtrack Compilation: Final Track Listing Unveiled". Blabbermouth.net. August 31, 2005. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2005.
  4. "Masters of Horror Various Artists". Allmusic.com. October 18, 2005. Retrieved October 18, 2005.
  5. Paul, Aubin (2005). "Masters of Horror stream posted on MySpace". Punknews.org.
  6. Barton, Steve (October 17, 2006). "Masters of Horror (Soundtrack)". Dreadcentral.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2006.
  7. "My America Is Watching Tigers Die sign deal". Lambgoat.com. February 16, 2006. Archived from the original on September 2, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2006.
  8. Reinecker, Meg (2006). "Emerald Moon Records update". Punknews. Archived from the original on January 30, 2022.
  9. Lambgoat, Nick (November 19, 2006). "My America Narratives". Lambgoat.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2006.
  10. "MY AMERICA IS WATCHING TIGERS DIE, "Narratives"". Hanginghex.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2006.
  11. "VARIOUS ARTISTS - ERNIE BALL BATTLE OF THE BANDS 10 COMPILATION". Metalrage. December 7, 2006. Archived from the original on August 9, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2006.
  12. Schneider, Michael (August 27, 2006). "Brightwood on Ernie Ball Unsigned Bands Comp". Driven Far Off. Archived from the original on March 28, 2007. Retrieved August 27, 2006.
  13. Paul, Aubin (2006). "Ernie Ball and Warcon Records to release "Best 13 Unsigned in North America" comp". Punknews. Archived from the original on January 31, 2022.
  14. Gorman, Bobby (September 10, 2013). "Various Artists - Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands Vol 10". The Punk Site. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  15. "The Jonbenet to release limited vinyl series". Lambgoat. January 18, 2007. Retrieved January 18, 2007.
  16. Paul, Aubin (2008). "The Jonbenet: "The Memphis Blues"". Punknews.
  17. "lady radiator ny lotto commercial". YouTube. April 21, 2008. Retrieved April 21, 2008.
  18. "GERMAN NANDE NY LOTTO LADY RADIATOR". YouTube. May 12, 2008. Retrieved May 12, 2008.
  19. "Emerald Moon Records signs Girlfight". Lambgoat. May 12, 2008. Retrieved May 12, 2008.
  20. "Girlfight Signs To Emerald Moon Records". Metal Underground. May 11, 2008. Retrieved May 11, 2008.
  21. Welsh, Margaret (October 7, 2010). "Local hardcore band Girlfight releases the ultra-compressed Infinite Carcass". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved October 7, 2010.
  22. Maas, Tyler (February 2, 2012). "You Should Know Girlfight and Cut Teeth". Milwaukee Magazine. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
  23. Fiorletta, Alicia (July 27, 2011). "THE TONIGHT LIFE: CARRY ME ON". The Aquarian Weekly. Archived from the original on August 25, 2011. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
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