Deceptive Records
British independent record label
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Deceptive Records was a British independent record label formed in 1993[1][2] by Steve Lamacq, Tony Smith and Alan James, which concentrated on rock and alternative rock.[3] The most famous group signed to the label were Elastica.
| Genre | Alternative rock |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2 November 1993 |
| Founder | Steve Lamacq |
| Defunct | 4 February 2001 |
| Fate | Closed |
| Headquarters | , United Kingdom |
| Website | http://www.deceptive.co.uk/ |
Steve Lamacq left the company after the release of Elastica's first album to avoid accusations of partiality on the Evening Session,[4] his BBC Radio 1 show.[5] Owing to financial struggles, the label closed down on 4 February 2001.[6]
Bands and artists
- Angelica
- Collapsed Lung
- Elastica
- The Junket
- Scarfo
- Snuff
- Earl Brutus
- Jonathan Fire*Eater
- Shriek
- Spare Snare
- Superfine
- Unun
- The Pin Ups
- The Prisoners
- Lauren Laverne
- Idlewild
- Placebo
- Ten Benson