Contrapedal
Uruguayan independent record label and event production company founded in 2005.
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Overview
Contrapedal is a Uruguayan music and entertainment company that operates as both an independent record label and a live-event producer. It was founded in 2005 and is based in Montevideo. The label's stated mission is to promote artists with innovative musical proposals while also providing event services to third parties. Its roster has included Dani Umpi, Max Capote, Franny Glass, Boomerang, Psimio, Contra las Cuerdas, Malacate, Electric Kool Aid and Loopez, among others, and its Panorama compilation featured Androoval, Daniel Anselmi, Cooptrol, Fernando Lagreca, Federico Deutsch, Tinitus, Goma, Nou, OMAR, Campo, Supervielle and Laura Chinelli. In addition to releasing records, Contrapedal organizes artistic, cultural and academic events with an emphasis on content quality, production and communication. The company celebrated its fourth anniversary with a concert event that brought together representative acts of the local independent scene, including Martín Rivero, Electric Kool Aid, Los Volcanes, Dani Umpi, Santé Les Amis, Franny Glass, Verde, Boomerang, Contra las cuerdas and Closet. Through its dual role as label and producer, Contrapedal has become a reference point for Uruguay's alternative and independent music community.
History
Contrapedal was created in 2005 in Uruguay as a record label and show production company dedicated to music and entertainment. From its beginnings, it sought to promote artists with innovative musical proposals while also offering event services to third parties. The label built a roster that included Dani Umpi, Max Capote, Franny Glass, Boomerang, Psimio, Contra las Cuerdas, Malacate, Electric Kool Aid and Loopez. It also released the compilation Panorama, which featured tracks by Androoval, Daniel Anselmi, Cooptrol, Fernando Lagreca, Federico Deutsch, Tinitus, Goma, Nou, OMAR, Campo, Supervielle and Laura Chinelli. In addition to its recording activities, Contrapedal organized artistic, cultural and academic events with a focus on content quality, production and communication. A notable milestone was the celebration of its fourth anniversary, which featured live performances by Martín Rivero, Electric Kool Aid, Los Volcanes, Dani Umpi, Santé Les Amis, Franny Glass, Verde, Boomerang, Contra las cuerdas and Closet, among others. The event aimed to bring together representative groups from the local independent scene that identified with Contrapedal's identity. Over the years, the company has maintained a dual role as label and event producer, contributing to the visibility and development of Uruguay's independent music scene.
- 2009
Contrapedal celebrates its fourth anniversary with a concert featuring various independent artists.
- 2005
Contrapedal is founded in Uruguay as a record label and show production company.
Products and positioning
Panorama
Compilation album featuring various artists.
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