03/04/2026
One of our favourite labels EVER, is a pioneering musical phenomenon and the focus of our Third label-specific edition of & . Perennially at the forefront of independent music, Third Man unequivocally leads the way in terms of forward-thinking, boundary-pushing record labels.
We've collected a cross-section of recordings from their history to give you the best possible overview of their fantastic and varied output.
It features a multitude of gems, from the instantly iconic live collaboration between label head honcho and fellow Detroit legend , to cuts from recent re-releases of material by and Connie Converse as well as more modern inclusions from songstress and Aussies The Belair Lip Bombs ().
TMR has also been responsible for bringing us the return of the inimitable , as well as newer work by veteran musician .birch and the meteoric rise of critical darlings - all of whom feature here. Ever the tastemakers, is a band that we were introduced to in person by speaking to bassist at - so they're here too, naturally.
At the heavier end of the spectrum sits the exciting, brutal sound of , an absolute barnstormer from Toronto duo (captured live at the famous ) and a track from 's genre-defining stoner-rock epic Dopesmoker.
On the quirkier side of things we have a piece from the one and only (yes, _that_ Carl Sagan) and a track from their cult classic Green Series by Irish DJ, author, actor and photographer, . We also have the more well-known Blue Series represented in the form of a one off single from Transit - a group made up entirely of employees from the Nashville Metro Transit Authority.
Finally, there's a unique acapella piece from of and a solo tune from , frontwoman of spooky garage rock revivalists .
An amazing label, we consider ourselves absolutely privileged to exist at the same time as them.
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