Touch And Go

About

Touch and Go is an independent record label known for releasing experimental and underground music, with a particular emphasis on industrial and avant-garde artists. Based in Chicago, the label became a significant force in the American underground music scene from the 1980s onward. The label's catalog reflects a commitment to challenging, uncompromising artistic expression, as evidenced by its roster of provocative album titles and diverse sonic approaches. Touch and Go initially released material on vinyl and later expanded to other formats, establishing itself as an important outlet for artists working outside mainstream commercial constraints. The label's releases from the 1980s and 1990s demonstrate its role in documenting and promoting experimental music during a crucial period of industrial and post-industrial development. Touch and Go's artist roster included groups and musicians working in noise, industrial, and conceptual music spaces, contributing significantly to the underground music community's infrastructure and cultural discourse.