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{{Short description|American independent record label and online store}}
{{for|The Stone Poneys song|Different Drum}}
{{for|The Stone Poneys song|Different Drum}}
{{Infobox record label <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Music -->

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| name = A Different Drum
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| founded = {{start date|1996}}{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}
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| parent = A Different Drum
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| founder =Todd Durrant
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| founded = 1996{{cn|date=November 2016}}
| defunct = {{end date|2014}}
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| founder = ''Todd Durrant''
| distributor = Various
| distributor =Various
| genre = [[Synthpop]] <br> [[electronic music]] <br> [[Futurepop]] <br> [[Dark Wave]]<br> [[Electronic body music|EBM]] |
| genre =[[Synthpop]], [[electronic music]], [[futurepop]], [[dark wave]], [[electronic body music|ebm]]
| location = [[Smithfield, Utah|Smithfield]], [[Utah]]
| country = U.S.
| location = [[Smithfield, Utah|Smithfield]], Utah
| website =
| country = [[United States]]
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'''A Different Drum''' was an [[independent record label]] and [[online store]] based in [[Smithfield, Utah|Smithfield]], [[Utah]], founded in 1996. The label specialized in [[synthpop]] and related genres. A Different Drum has released hundreds of albums, singles, and compilations,<ref name=discogs>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.discogs.com/label/10622-A-Different-Drum |title=A Different Drum |website=Discogs |date= |accessdate= 4 November 2016}}</ref> and was the biggest synthpop label in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.releasemagazine.net/Spotlight/spotlightussynthpop.htm |title=Synthpop in the USA |accessdate=2008-05-21 |last=Forsberg |first=Niklas |work=Release Magazine |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080703195556/http://www.releasemagazine.net/Spotlight/spotlightussynthpop.htm |archivedate=3 July 2008 |deadurl=yes }}</ref>
'''A Different Drum''' was an [[independent record label]] and an [[online store]] based in [[Smithfield, Utah|Smithfield]], [[Utah]], founded in 1996. The label specialized in [[synthpop]] and related genres. A Different Drum has released hundreds of albums, singles, and compilations and was the biggest synthpop label in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.releasemagazine.net/Spotlight/spotlightussynthpop.htm |title=Synthpop in the USA |accessdate=2008-05-21 |last=Forsberg |first=Niklas |work=Release Magazine |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080703195556/http://www.releasemagazine.net/Spotlight/spotlightussynthpop.htm |archivedate=3 July 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


The label is regularly credited with helping to keep the [[Synthpop]] genre progressing during in the [[grunge]] rock mid-1990s and into the early 2000s,<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.gothicparadise.com/add.htm |title=A Different Drum |publisher=GothicParadise.com |date= |accessdate=2015-09-02}}</ref> particularly supporting American Synthpop Groups ([[Cosmicity]], [[The Echoing Green (band)|The Echoing Green]], [[B! Machine]] and others) in their early years. The label also supported older synthpop bands which previously had [[Billboard chart]] hits during the 1980s, such as [[Alphaville (band)]],<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/278717/alphaville/chart |title=Alphaville Chart History |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=2015-09-02}}</ref> and [[Real Life (band)]],<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/364735/real-life/biography |title=Real Life Biography |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=2015-09-02}}</ref> putting out releases for both bands during this time.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://musicbrainz.org/release-group/db364042-fcf5-3b06-808e-7fa6bfa59635 |title=Imperfection by Real Life |publisher=MusicBrainz.org |date= |accessdate=2015-09-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://musicbrainz.org/recording/4d4c9545-0e30-409b-8e48-eea8dcb300ed |title=Inside Out (Lost Single Mix) by Alphaville |publisher=MusicBrainz.org |date= |accessdate=2015-09-02}}</ref>
The label is credited with helping to keep the [[synthpop]] genre progressing during the [[grunge]] rock mid-1990s and into the early 2000s,<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.gothicparadise.com/add.htm |title=A Different Drum |publisher=GothicParadise.com |date= |accessdate=2015-09-02}}</ref> particularly supporting American Synthpop Groups ([[Cosmicity]], [[The Echoing Green (band)|The Echoing Green]], [[B! Machine]] and others) in their early years. The label also supported older synthpop bands which previously had [[Billboard chart]] hits during the 1980s, such as [[Alphaville (band)]],<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/278717/alphaville/chart |title=Alphaville Chart History |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=2015-09-02}}</ref> and [[Real Life (band)]],<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/364735/real-life/biography |title=Real Life Biography |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=2015-09-02}}</ref> putting out releases for both bands during this time.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://musicbrainz.org/release-group/db364042-fcf5-3b06-808e-7fa6bfa59635 |title=Imperfection by Real Life |publisher=MusicBrainz.org |date= |accessdate=2015-09-02}}</ref>


In the early to mid 2000s, A Different Drum signed new acts such as [[Iris (American band)|Iris]] and Provision.
In the early to mid 2000s, A Different Drum signed new acts such as [[Iris (American band)|Iris]] and Provision.
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A selection of songs from the label's artists have been featured on various versions of [[Konami]]'s [[Dance Dance Revolution]] series, including the arcade version of [[Dance Dance Revolution X]].
A selection of songs from the label's artists have been featured on various versions of [[Konami]]'s [[Dance Dance Revolution]] series, including the arcade version of [[Dance Dance Revolution X]].


The label formally ceased operations in 2014.{{cn|date=November 2016}}
The label formally ceased operations in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Different Drum close the distribution |url=https://www.chaindlk.com/news/a-different-drum-close-the-distribution/|access-date=2021-08-16|website=Chain D.L.K.}}</ref>


A Different Drum published more than 350 albums, singles, and various artist compilations.<ref name=discogs/>
A Different Drum published more than 350 albums, singles, and various artist compilations.


==Notable artists==
==Notable artists==
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*[[Alphaville (band)|Alphaville]]
*[[Alphaville (band)|Alphaville]]
*[[B! Machine]]
*[[B! Machine]]
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*[[Code 64]]
*[[Code 64]]
*[[Cosmicity]]
*[[Cosmicity]]
*Cut and Run
*[[De/Vision]]
*[[De/Vision]]
*[[Daybehavior]]
*[[Daybehavior]]
*The Dignity of Labour
*[[Droom (band)|Droom]]
*[[Droom (band)|Droom]]
*[[Echo Image]]
*[[Echo Image]]
*[[The Echoing Green (band)|The Echoing Green]]
*[[The Echoing Green (band)|The Echoing Green]]
*[[Endless Shame]]
*[[Endless Shame]]
*[[Faith Assembly]]
*Faith Assembly
*[[Fischerspooner]]
*[[Fischerspooner]]
*[[Freezepop]]
*[[Freezepop]]
*[[Iris (American band)|Iris]]
*[[Iris (American band)|Iris]]
*[[Jondi & Spesh]]
*Junk Circuit
*[[Leiahdorus]]
*[[Leiahdorus]]
*[[Midnight Resistance (band)|Midnight Resistance]]
*[[Midnight Resistance (band)|Midnight Resistance]]
*[[Moulin Noir]]
*[[Monolithic (band)|Monolithic]]
*[[Neuroactive]]
*[[Neuroactive]]
*Neuropa
*Neverever
*Provision
*Provision
*[[Raindancer]]
*[[Raindancer]]
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*[[Syrian (band)|Syrian]]
*[[T.O.Y.]]
*[[T.O.Y.]]

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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.adifferentdrum.com/ Official site]
* Official site (www.adifferentdrum.com) (defunct)

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[[Category:Companies based in Utah]]
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[[Category:Electronic music record labels]]
[[Category:Electronic music record labels]]
[[Category:Synthpop record labels]]
[[Category:Synth-pop record labels]]
[[Category:1996 establishments in Utah]]
[[Category:1996 establishments in Utah]]
[[Category:2014 disestablishments in Utah]]
[[Category:2014 disestablishments in Utah]]

Latest revision as of 23:46, 26 April 2024

For The Stone Poneys song, see Different Drum.
A Different Drum
Founded1996 (1996)[citation needed]
FounderTodd Durrant
Defunct2014 (2014)
Distributor(s)Various
GenreSynthpop, electronic music, futurepop, dark wave, ebm
Country of originU.S.
LocationSmithfield, Utah

A Different Drum was an independent record label and an online store based in Smithfield, Utah, founded in 1996. The label specialized in synthpop and related genres. A Different Drum has released hundreds of albums, singles, and compilations and was the biggest synthpop label in the U.S.[1]

The label is credited with helping to keep the synthpop genre progressing during the grunge rock mid-1990s and into the early 2000s,[2] particularly supporting American Synthpop Groups (Cosmicity, The Echoing Green, B! Machine and others) in their early years. The label also supported older synthpop bands which previously had Billboard chart hits during the 1980s, such as Alphaville (band),[3] and Real Life (band),[4] putting out releases for both bands during this time.[5]

In the early to mid 2000s, A Different Drum signed new acts such as Iris and Provision.

The label held a yearly Synthpop Music Festival which ran for 3 years, from 2004 to 2006; in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Red Lion Hotel.[6] The festival featured label acts that were signed to A Different Drum, performing alongside new unsigned Synthpop bands in a musical showcase spanning three days over Labor Day weekend. The festivals were called ADD2K4, ADD2K5, and ADD2K6; respectively. The first year of the festival was recorded live and released as a 2 C.D. Limited Edition titled SLC 2K4 Official Bootleg.[7]

A selection of songs from the label's artists have been featured on various versions of Konami's Dance Dance Revolution series, including the arcade version of Dance Dance Revolution X.

The label formally ceased operations in 2014.[8]

A Different Drum published more than 350 albums, singles, and various artist compilations.

Notable artists[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Forsberg, Niklas. "Synthpop in the USA". Release Magazine. Archived from the original on 3 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
  2. ^ "A Different Drum". GothicParadise.com. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
  3. ^ "Alphaville Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
  4. ^ "Real Life Biography". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
  5. ^ "Imperfection by Real Life". MusicBrainz.org. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
  6. ^ "Salt Lake City Weekly - Music Picks". CityWeekly.net. Retrieved 2016-10-31.
  7. ^ "SLC 2K4 Live Album". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-10-31.
  8. ^ "A Different Drum close the distribution". Chain D.L.K. Retrieved 2021-08-16.

External links[edit]

  • Official site (www.adifferentdrum.com) (defunct)
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