Indie Lables: Asthmatic Kitty

The year was 1999 and a man uniquely named Sufjan had just found a way to link three relatively unrelated thing together that would ensure his stable future in the indie scene. Those unassuming items where; A stray cat called Sara, His step father and an album for each American state.



Asthmatic Kitty was formed and while his step father and (apparently) the cat remain in good health the 50 album plan fell by the waste site after only 2 states. but the success of those albums and others has ment that Asthmatic Kitty has survived to collect a few other bands and open an office the New York.

The theme of the Label so far seems to be indie and folkie with an underlying Christianity in parts. While the labels silver bullet remains it's founder they've found a few new acts that might grow to help to pay the bills.


The Welcome Wagon released they're début album at the end of last year and while i generally wouldn't have listened to a band boasting the eclectic tunes of a Reverent and his Wife, i was surprised that i quite liked what i heard.
Rafter Roberts who is touring at the moment is also one to look out for.



But for me what this label really has going for it is the music created under "Unusual Animals" which according to the label is a little place for the labels artists and friend for "conceptual and experimental projects", and it's great! listen to it on Asthmatic Kitty Radio and take a look at the other artists, your bound to find something that puts a smile on your face.