Label
Agaric Records
Independent New York label releasing avant-garde and experimental music on vinyl throughout the 1980s.
About
Agaric Records was an independent record label that operated primarily during the 1980s, establishing itself as a notable publisher of avant-garde and experimental music. Based in New York, the label demonstrated a commitment to releasing challenging, boundary-pushing work across formats, with a particular emphasis on vinyl LPs. The label's catalog reflects an engagement with free improvisation and experimental composition, as evidenced by its releases of works by ensembles such as Borbetomagus, whose self-titled debut appeared on the label in 1980. Agaric Records maintained an active release schedule throughout the decade, with publications spanning from 1980 through 1988, positioning itself within the underground experimental music community of the era. The label's output suggests a curatorial focus on uncompromising artistic vision and sonic experimentation, contributing to the broader landscape of independent music documentation during a formative period for experimental and improvised music in North America.