Good, 111 did nothing for them anyways.

Wonder why?

Interesting...

Holy crap, I never thought I would ever see Candyrat Records' name on this site. They're a fantastic label for solo guitarists (mostly acoustic ones) and related genres like folk/blues music, but they've been diversifying quite a bit lately [Steffen Schackinger and Sebastian Cloutier come to mind]. Anyone who isn't familiar with the label's offerings would do themselves a favor to heed TROK's advice and search YouTube for Andy McKee, Antoine Dufour and Don Ross. Amazing, amazing talents.

Man, now I'll have to check out this band. I'm a huge loyalist to Candyrat's roster.

Haha this is exactly what the band needs. They are not nearly is large is they should be. I love 111, but TROK is simply following the hermit crab analogy.

Hmm maybe this label will expose them to a more diverse audience...it does seem like a smaller label though which could hurt them too

Originally Posted by highfidelity203

Hmm maybe this label will expose them to a more diverse audience...it does seem like a smaller label though which could hurt them too

They're a pretty indie label, but they also have a very loyal following on YouTube that checks out everything Rob Poland [the label head] posts to his channel. If he has TROK record some live videos and puts them up for viewing, thousands of potential fans will automatically tune in, myself included.

i LOVE the band so much but not many ppl know them at all.

TRoK is so talented. Whatever they decide to do, they need to release another album, already. Hopefully, this label can get their name out there a little more than 111.

Originally Posted by billyboatkid

Wonder why?

From 111 Records Myspace Blog:

""I know what I know. And I know what I don't know." Words of advice once offered to me by one my (now disgraced) mentors.
"I know" that The Reign of Kindo is one of the most extraordinary bands alive.
"I know" that Kindo deserves and has the potential to be a major force in the music industry.
"I know" that I care deeply for each member of Kindo both as a friend and an artist.

"I don't know" how to break them.

"I know" that I have taken Kindo as far as I can take them on my small indie label.
"I know" it is time to release Kindo from the reigns of 111 and allow them to explore what more the worls has to offer - because...
"I know" that Kindo, at its essence, is much larger than my company.

"I know" that I will miss boasting Kindo as a band on my label. However,

"I know" that I am honored to have released two very important records from Kindo - two records I will always have in my arsenal. Two records that I can brag about. Two records that one day, will go down in history, as the first two records ever recorded by the fabulously successful, multi-platinum, rock 'n roll hall of fame inductees, The Reign of Kindo.

"I know" that holding on to Kindo would be selfish and could, in a brief period of time, lead to the demise and dismantling of the band. You see there comes a time in a person's life, in a band's life, when the opportunity to make a living, even a meager living, making music becomes essential. For those of us who have a deep rooted passion for music, the ultimate goal is to make a living making music. Most of us would rather make small money doing what we love than making big money in a job that depresses us. I owe it to Kindo to allow them the opportunity to earn a living doing what they love. I am keenly aware of my boundaries and limitations as a small label. 111 is essentially a stepping stone. And it's time for Kindo to step out and on to something bigger and new.

My love affair with the music created by Kindo and its predecessor, This Day & Age, goes back to the very beginnings of 111. I'm quite sure this love will continue for many years to come. In the meantime, I end this letter now as a fan - with intense feelings of hope, joy, and anticipation.

The future is blindingly bright for The Reign of Kindo."

Originally Posted by Smotown

From 111 Records Myspace Blog:

""I know what I know. And I know what I don't know." Words of advice once offered to me by one my (now disgraced) mentors.
"I know" that The Reign of Kindo is one of the most extraordinary bands alive.
"I know" that Kindo deserves and has the potential to be a major force in the music industry.
"I know" that I care deeply for each member of Kindo both as a friend and an artist.

"I don't know" how to break them.

"I know" that I have taken Kindo as far as I can take them on my small indie label.
"I know" it is time to release Kindo from the reigns of 111 and allow them to explore what more the worls has to offer - because...
"I know" that Kindo, at its essence, is much larger than my company.

"I know" that I will miss boasting Kindo as a band on my label. However,

"I know" that I am honored to have released two very important records from Kindo - two records I will always have in my arsenal. Two records that I can brag about. Two records that one day, will go down in history, as the first two records ever recorded by the fabulously successful, multi-platinum, rock 'n roll hall of fame inductees, The Reign of Kindo.

"I know" that holding on to Kindo would be selfish and could, in a brief period of time, lead to the demise and dismantling of the band. You see there comes a time in a person's life, in a band's life, when the opportunity to make a living, even a meager living, making music becomes essential. For those of us who have a deep rooted passion for music, the ultimate goal is to make a living making music. Most of us would rather make small money doing what we love than making big money in a job that depresses us. I owe it to Kindo to allow them the opportunity to earn a living doing what they love. I am keenly aware of my boundaries and limitations as a small label. 111 is essentially a stepping stone. And it's time for Kindo to step out and on to something bigger and new.

My love affair with the music created by Kindo and its predecessor, This Day & Age, goes back to the very beginnings of 111. I'm quite sure this love will continue for many years to come. In the meantime, I end this letter now as a fan - with intense feelings of hope, joy, and anticipation.

The future is blindingly bright for The Reign of Kindo."

this is nicely written

Originally Posted by Smotown

From 111 Records Myspace Blog:

""I know what I know. And I know what I don't know." Words of advice once offered to me by one my (now disgraced) mentors.
"I know" that The Reign of Kindo is one of the most extraordinary bands alive.
"I know" that Kindo deserves and has the potential to be a major force in the music industry.
"I know" that I care deeply for each member of Kindo both as a friend and an artist.

"I don't know" how to break them.

"I know" that I have taken Kindo as far as I can take them on my small indie label.
"I know" it is time to release Kindo from the reigns of 111 and allow them to explore what more the worls has to offer - because...
"I know" that Kindo, at its essence, is much larger than my company.

"I know" that I will miss boasting Kindo as a band on my label. However,

"I know" that I am honored to have released two very important records from Kindo - two records I will always have in my arsenal. Two records that I can brag about. Two records that one day, will go down in history, as the first two records ever recorded by the fabulously successful, multi-platinum, rock 'n roll hall of fame inductees, The Reign of Kindo.

"I know" that holding on to Kindo would be selfish and could, in a brief period of time, lead to the demise and dismantling of the band. You see there comes a time in a person's life, in a band's life, when the opportunity to make a living, even a meager living, making music becomes essential. For those of us who have a deep rooted passion for music, the ultimate goal is to make a living making music. Most of us would rather make small money doing what we love than making big money in a job that depresses us. I owe it to Kindo to allow them the opportunity to earn a living doing what they love. I am keenly aware of my boundaries and limitations as a small label. 111 is essentially a stepping stone. And it's time for Kindo to step out and on to something bigger and new.

My love affair with the music created by Kindo and its predecessor, This Day & Age, goes back to the very beginnings of 111. I'm quite sure this love will continue for many years to come. In the meantime, I end this letter now as a fan - with intense feelings of hope, joy, and anticipation.

The future is blindingly bright for The Reign of Kindo."

That's awesome.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by DandonTRJ

Holy crap, I never thought I would ever see Candyrat Records' name on this site. They're a fantastic label for solo guitarists (mostly acoustic ones) and related genres like folk/blues music, but they've been diversifying quite a bit lately [Steffen Schackinger and Sebastian Cloutier come to mind]. Anyone who isn't familiar with the label's offerings would do themselves a favor to heed TROK's advice and search YouTube for Andy McKee, Antoine Dufour and Don Ross. Amazing, amazing talents.

Man, now I'll have to check out this band. I'm a huge loyalist to Candyrat's roster.

Those are so sweet.

I really like the second one.

these guys = quality music.