kranky
Founded in Chicago in 1993 by Joel Leoschke and Bruce Adams, kranky is an independent American label devoted to experimental music. Its catalogue moves through ambient, post-rock and related exploratory forms, with artists such as Tim Hecker, Pan-American, Loscil, Ana Roxanne and Earthen Sea reflecting that broad, patient approach to sound.
Latest Release
Windy&Carl Meet Optigan Conservatory
This is the most recent release from kranky, out .
Discography
Artists on kranky
- cpug
- Luh Krankem
- Tim Hecker
- Ana Roxanne
- Loscil
- Pan-American
- The Illusory Explainer
- Adam Wiltzie
- Belong
- Cate Kennan
- Earthen Sea
- Isabel Pine
- Niecy Blues
- Saloli
- Windy & Carl
- Clinic Stars
- Helen
- Justin Walter
- Lawrence English
- Michael Grigoni
Common questions
Who is signed to kranky?
cpug, Luh Krankem, Tim Hecker, Ana Roxanne, and Loscil all have releases on kranky, alongside 15 other artists in the Tracknack catalogue.
How many artists are on kranky?
Tracknack lists 20 artists with releases on kranky. That counts everyone credited in the catalogue, not only the current roster.
How many releases does kranky have?
Tracknack tracks 46 kranky releases. The most recent is Windy&Carl Meet Optigan Conservatory (2026).
How do I follow new kranky releases?
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