Bar/None Records

Bar/None Records is an independent record label based in Hoboken, New Jersey, known for working with a wide range of artists across its roster. Founded in 1986, the label has signed more than 100 bands, reflecting an approach that emphasizes breadth and ongoing artist discovery rather than a narrowly defined catalogue.

The label’s identity is closely tied to independent music, with a history of releasing records by artists associated with indie rock and adjacent styles. Its roster has included groups such as The Feelies, alongside later and contemporary acts including Ivy, Emperor X, The Paranoid Style, Matching Outfits, Laveda, Little Hag, and Sella. Taken together, these artists illustrate Bar/None’s long-running role as a home for guitar-driven music and songwriter-focused projects, spanning multiple generations of independent releases.

Operating from Hoboken, Bar/None has remained identified with its New Jersey base while maintaining a reach that extends beyond a single local scene. The label’s longevity since the mid-1980s, combined with the scale of its signed artists, places it among the enduring independent imprints in the United States, with a catalogue shaped by both established names and emerging acts.