Label
Restless Records
Los Angeles independent label specializing in experimental, industrial, and alternative music from the 1980s.
About
Restless Records is an independent record label known for releasing experimental, industrial, and alternative music primarily during the 1980s. Based in Los Angeles, the label carved out a significant niche within the underground music community by championing artists who worked outside mainstream commercial frameworks. The label's roster included pioneering acts such as Wall of Voodoo, known for their synth-driven post-punk sound, and The Litanies of Satan, representing the label's willingness to explore darker, more avant-garde territories. Restless Records released material across vinyl and compact disc formats, with notable releases spanning the decade from 1980 through the late 1980s. The label's catalog reflects a commitment to supporting innovative and boundary-pushing artists, encompassing everything from darkwave and industrial to experimental rock. Though relatively modest in output, Restless Records maintained an important role in the Los Angeles underground music scene and contributed to the broader landscape of independent music during a pivotal era.