SSSM

About

SSSM is an underground record label that operated primarily during the late 1980s and early 1990s, establishing itself within the experimental and industrial music community. The label's catalog reflects a commitment to avant-garde and experimental sound art, with a roster that included artists exploring unconventional compositional techniques and harsh or abstract sonic territories. SSSM's output was exclusively released on cassette format, a medium favored by the underground and DIY music scenes of the era for its accessibility and low production costs. The label's eight documented releases span from 1988 through at least the mid-1990s, including titles such as "Confession Of Mannequin," "Kram," and "Spiral Organ of Corti," which suggest an aesthetic emphasizing conceptual or surreal themes alongside experimental audio work. While specific details about the label's geographic base and founding circumstances remain limited in available documentation, SSSM's cassette-based catalog positions it within the broader context of 1980s and 1990s underground tape culture, where independent labels played a crucial role in distributing experimental music outside mainstream commercial channels.