Tax rate EU

Default:19

Supplier EU

375 Media

Total Cap

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Colour details

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Black

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2016-09-09

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

ole11151

UPC / Barcode

744861111511

Black LP

Artist

Lucy Dacus

Label EU

Matador

Genre EU

Singer Songwriter

U.S. independent label based in NYC; for company roles and copyrights please consider [l390562] for the USA, [l=Matador Records Ltd.] for the UK company division and the generic company profile relating to either legal entities [l=Matador Records (2)] 
[b]Note that while some Matador releases are exclusive to North America or Europe, they use one numbering system for all releases, so it is not necessary to enter them under separate labels.[/b]

The Matador label began in 1989 when [a=Chris Lombardi] dragged the Austrian duo H.P. Zinker into Wharton Tiers’ Fun City studio to record OLE-001, ...and there was light. Run out of Chris’ New York apartment, Lombardi added artists such as the Dustdevils, Railroad Jerk and Superchunk to the initial roster. Joined by longtime Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy in 1990, Matador experienced its first taste of crazed media attention & big sales with the North American release of Teenage Fanclub’s debut long-player, A Catholic Education. Over the years, the label has moved from shoebox sized offices to larger and larger complexes, the staff has grown from 2 to 24, and the roster has simply exploded. As well as functioning as the North American home to Pavement, Liz Phair and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Matador has helped artists such as Yo La Tengo, Cat Power, Cornelius, Solex, Pizzicato Five, Helium and the Arsonists reach audiences worldwide.

Matador has also served as the North American licensee for a number of exceptional international acts, including Belle & Sebastian, Mogwai, Boards of Canada, Red Snapper, Arab Strap and others. Since 1996, Matador has maintained separate offices and staff in London. In addition to supervising the promotion, sales and marketing of Matador titles on the continent, Matador Europe has also licensed recordings from some of North America’s most acclaimed new artists, M. Ward, Sleater-Kinney, Modest Mouse, and Superchunk to name a few.

While Matador has often been characterized (not by the label itself) as an underground or "indie" rock label, over the years, the label’s musical direction has grown, to the point where many hip hop, electronic and experimental acts play as prominent a role in the label’s sound & future as any number of singer/songwriters and rock bands. Sometimes all of the above converge.

During the 1990s, Matador entered into partnerships with [l=Atlantic] and [l=Capitol Records]. In 1999, Lombardi & Cosloy purchased back Capitol's 49% share of the label, and in 2002, [l613604] purchased 50% of the legal entities behind the Matador label / imprint [l390562] and [l291335] and took over Matador's worldwide marketing.

Lucy Dacus is a talented musician hailing from Richmond, VA. With her captivating voice and introspective lyrics, she has quickly gained recognition in the music industry. Her unique blend of indie rock and folk influences creates a sound that is both haunting and beautiful. Lucy's debut album, "No Burden," received critical acclaim and established her as a rising star. Since then, she has continued to release thought-provoking music that resonates with listeners on a deep level. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Lucy Dacus never fails to deliver an unforgettable musical experience.
Throughout her career, Lucy has collaborated with various artists and bands, further showcasing her versatility as a musician. Her powerful performances have captivated audiences at festivals and venues across the country. Lucy's ability to connect with her fans through her music is truly remarkable.
As an artist who constantly pushes boundaries and explores new sonic territories, Lucy Dacus continues to evolve creatively. Her passion for storytelling shines through in every song she writes. With each release, she invites listeners into her world, sharing personal experiences and emotions in a way that is relatable yet deeply profound.

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Richmond, VA-based songwriter Lucy Dacus releases her debut album 'No Burden' via Matador Records. Lucy Dacus's No Burden is full of surprises - sharp lyrical observations, playful turns of musical phrase, hooks that'll embed themselves in your frontal lobe for days. But the most surprising thing about this album might be the fact that it's a debut; it has a keen sense of self about it, and it nearly glows from the self-possession held by the woman at its core. 

Dacus started playing around Richmond while in college, opening for local acts and eventually meeting Jacob Blizard, a guitarist who invited her to make a record for a college project of his. 'No Burden', which originally came out in February on the Richmond label EggHunt Records, opens with the forthright, almost brutally honest 'I Don't Wanna Be Funny Anymore,' the last song Dacus wrote before the album's day-long recording session at Starstruck Studios in Nashville. Dacus delivers scalpel-sharp observations about resisting pigeonholing over chunky guitars, ticking off ideals of femininity and youth until the track's not-quite-resolution. 'No Burden' is a forthright, disarmingly catchy statement. And while it's a sterling debut, it only hints at the potential possessed by this passionate, thoughtful young woman.LP - With Download.

No Burden

Music EU

Discover No Burden by Lucy Dacus on Matador Records. Debut album full of sharp observations and catchy hooks. Available in LP format with download.