Colemine Records has been releasing new music into the market on a weekly basis in 2021 and we’re thrilled to see one of our favorite indie labels gaining in popularity and doing well. This week is all about good Karma Chief cuts and there is some great music here.
Colemine Records (not to be confused with Coalmine records) started as a branding exercise for a new album release by its founder at a Subway in Oxford, Ohio in 2007. When retailers in the United States and Japan liked the quality of their first release, the decision was made to become a legit record label and help other artists have their music pressed and sold direct.
Terry and Bob Cole have been running Colemine out of Ohio since 2014 and their line-up of artists has certainly evolved over the years. With almost 140 albums available on their website; music lovers can select from multiple formats including records, CDs, and cassettes.
Aside from the Colemine label, they also operate Karma Chief which includes the Grammy-nominated Black Pumas and an ever-growing and ever-diverse roster which also includes Ghost Funk Orchestra, Neal Francis, Rudy De Anda, GA-20, The Gabbard Brothers, Michael Nau, Andrew Gabbard, and Kendra Morris.
Colemine’s focus is on soul music and many of the releases are already available to stream on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Deezer.
The label produces a quality product with a number of emerging artists who deserve greater exposure. If you love soul music and have a thing for bands like Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Colemine will be right up your alley.
Kendra Morris & Eraserhood Sound: “When We Would Ride”
“When We Would Ride” is a funky nostalgic trip to summertime flings, late night pool hopping and cruising around in a beat up old Honda
Andrew Gabbard: “Surfboard City”
“Surfboard City, USA” is an homage to Brian Wilson’s beach vibes and Sir Dougie’s country grooves.
Zitronen: “Varsovia”
Zitronen laid the groundwork for what would eventually become Ghost Funk Orchestra. Varsovia was written by Seth Applebaum when he was a high school senior in 2006. 15 years later, he decided that they were worth a revisit with fresh ears and a decade and a half’s worth of new musical experiences.
Don Morris
July 27, 2021 at 8:55 pm
I love this label. I listen almost nonstop to their lineup of artists. No other label turning out the quality of creative RB and Old School/New School soul artists.
Ian White
July 27, 2021 at 9:07 pm
Don,
Right? I’ve purchased at least 20 records from them this year alone. Great company and people behind this label in Ohio.
Ian White