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Get Better Records
American record label From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Get Better Records is an American independent record label based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]
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History and background
The label was founded by Alex Lichtenauer and Nick King in 2009 in Keene, New Hampshire.[2] King left the label in 2010; Get Better is now run by Lichtenauer .[3][4][5]
Its stated aim is to "reverse the constant underrepresentation of the queer arts community, with a specific focus on punk, hardcore, and alternative rock music".[6] An article in Philadelphia similarly described it as "queer forward".[7]
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Releases and events
In 2017, the label released a compilation album titled A Benefit Comp to Help Pay Medical Bills for Those Activists Fighting Against Fascism and Racism, the proceeds were donated to victims of the Charlottesville car attack and Hurricane Harvey.[8][9] In June 2020, the label donated its Bandcamp profits to a bail fund based in Philadelphia and Black and Pink.[10]
The label hosts an annual festival "Get Better Fest"[11]
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