Hardly Art
Hardly Art is an American independent record label based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in early 2007 by Sub Pop Records, it takes its name from a lyric in “No Culture Icons” by the Thermals. The label operates with a small staff of three full-time employees.
Hardly Art’s roster reflects a focus on contemporary independent music, with releases that sit comfortably in the orbit of indie rock and related singer-songwriter and experimental strains. Artists associated with the label include Lala Lala, Shana Cleveland, Chris Cohen, Dick Stusso, youbet, Marinero, ill peach, and tofusmell, a mix that points to an emphasis on character-driven songwriting alongside more idiosyncratic, left-of-center projects.
In 2016, Hardly Art received a Genius Award nomination from Seattle weekly The Stranger, recognizing its contributions to independent music. The label is distributed by the Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) and Sub Pop.
Recent Releases
Notable Artists
- ill peach
- Marinero
- youbet
- Shana Cleveland
- tofusmell
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