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Misra Records

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Misra Records
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Misra Records is an independent record label based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[1] The label is distributed by Redeye Worldwide.

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Founded in 1999, Misra Records is home to landmark releases by Destroyer, Phosphorescent, Shearwater, R. Ring (featuring Kelley Deal of The Breeders), Holopaw, Centro-matic, Jenny Toomey, Palomar (band), Great Lake Swimmers, Sleeping States, Southeast Engine, Crooks on Tape (featuring John Schmersal of Brainiac/Enon), Motel Beds and many more.

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History

Michael Bracy, activist and co-founder of Future of Music Coalition, launched the label, along with brother Timothy Bracy, writer and front-man of The Mendoza Line, and D.C.-based attorney and artist advocate Paige Conner Totaro. Current Dead Oceans manager Phil Waldorf sat at the helm of Misra from its founding until late 2006.[2] Cory Brown, owner of Absolutely Kosher, oversaw operations from 2007 to 2010.[3] Leo DeLuca, of the band Southeast Engine, managed the label from 2010 to 2015.[4] Jeff Betten, former manager of Wild Kindness Records,[5] is the current manager of Misra.[6]

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