Workerbee Records
Workerbee Records is an independent record label based in Ames, Iowa.
History
Workerbee Records was started by Edward Bignar in 2000 to release the compilation series Low Fidelity Living. In 2008 the label expanded to physical and digital releases of other compilation series' and a roster of bands.
Compilation Series
In 2004 the label also started the compilation series no., featuring electronic and hardcore punk bands. In 2010 the label launched another series titled PaperCityNoiseMaker, geared towards garage and psych bands.
Current (ACTIVE) bands
- the Cryogenic Strawberries
- Electric Needle Room
- [...] Mystery
- Swansea Recreation Center
- DustPlanet
- Baby Birds Don't Drink Milk
- Thunder Bunny
- ten
Previous Bands (Compilation Appearances)
- Baby Birds Don't Drink Milk
- Casey Jones
- the Cryogenic Strawberries
- Electric Needle Room
- Jad Fair
- [...] Mystery
- the Poison Control Center
- Swansea Recreation Center
Ugly Singles Club
Early this year, Workerbee Records started Ugly Singles Club a cassette singles club based majorly around a roster of garage rock bands, each month subscribers to the club receive a cassette single.
Ugly Singles
February - Wild Zeros / The Pneumonias Split
March - Lil Daggers (TBR)