Paul Piticco and Blake Rayner have today launched new short format introduction label Nook Nook Records, with two releases already line-up.
Operating as an imprint of the Create/Control label, the label intends to expand on the traditional 'singles label' format to include sponsorship, synching and touring/festival opportunities for its artists.
Piticco is the co-promoter of Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival and Secret Sounds Touring and a Director of Dew Process Recordings and Create/Control while Rayner in international A&R Manager for Dew Process and Create Control.
Today Rayner said, “We've designed Nook Nook Records as an early warning system, a way to introduce the best that crosses our path. It's a hand-picked Australian home for new artists, a small 'singles and EPs' label with the muscle of a big indie label and a flexibility to move quickly when we spot an new artist whose direction we love and need to share.”
Piticco added, “We're thinking of it more like a cool starting point for all facets of a bands career in Australia and New Zealand.”
The label's first two signings are MØ and Bom Bom. A new single from MØ - aka Karen Marie Østed – will be the first release on Monday 13 May. It will be co-released by similarly-minded international labels Neon Gold (USA) and Chess Club Records (UK), while Bom Bom's debut EP is yet to receive a release date.
Create/Control's existing roster includes PVT, Parquet Courts and Metric amongst others.
Nook Nook's website has launched here.
