The Leaf Label

The Leaf Label

Year Started

1994

Key Genres

Electronica, epic symphonic pop, euphoric Eastern European folk, minimal semi-classical soundscapes, pagan pop.

Key artists

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Description

Formed in 1994 by Tony Morley after cutting his teeth at seminal label 4AD, The Leaf Label made waves through the industry with a wealth of groundbreaking artists from the furthest corners of the world. Initially working withinin the field of electronica, Leaf’s roster now encompasses music from every stretch of the imagination, never bowing to populist trends, always experimental and thought provoking whilst remaining totally accessible to a wider audience. They have managed to sign some of the World's most acclaimed composers (inc. Murcof and Colleen) who have a formidable talent with score replacement and are placed regularly in the realms of fashion and dance.

Delve into The Leaf Label’s catalogue and let go, you’ll find yourself on a trip round the world (and beyond!) delving in and out of reality along the way, From the sparse retro-futuristic landscapes painted by Murcof, through to the Eastern European folk carnival that is A Hawk and A Hacksaw followed by a peek into the magical Scandinavian woodland to witness the primal pagan ritual that is Wildbirds and Peacedrums along the way. Take a trip down through Denmark to join in the epic experimental pop parade hosted by Efterklang and their multi-talented friends before skipping across the pond to pay visit to the folktronica genius of Caribou. When in Paris, sit back and admire the delicate intricacies of Colleen working hard in the studio to make her visionary instrumental symphonies sound as simple and childlike as possible before heading to Wigan for the stripped down folk of Nancy Elizabeth. The route you go down is your choice and with such a rich and varied collection you’ve got the ability to go far and wide with Leaf leading the way.

For the last 15 years the The Leaf Label has focussed on the sheer quality of it's releases regardless of genre, maintaining it's position as the cool independent label much loved by creatives with an eye for innovation.

Placements

Colleen: The Unloved Film. Samantha Morton's groundbreaking directorial debut. Elegy Film. Oscar-nominated adaptation of the Philip Roth novel starring Ben Kingsley & Dennis Hopper. In A Dream Film.Oscar-nominated documentary. What Really Happened TV. The Limbo Room Film. Wave Riders Film.

Murcof: Valentino, The Last Emperor FilmPlastic City Film. Japanese thriler, Lake Mungo Film. Austrailian dark chiller, Chanel Promo Film. Haute Couture Spring Summer 09.

Efterklang: In A Dream Film.Oscar-nominated documentary. GQ Promo Film. Marrakech. Roadsworth Film.

A Hawk & A Hacksaw: Wicky Pocky Film

Caribou: Nike Ad. By super-hot animator James Jarvis. Toyota Ad. Adidas Ad. Skins TV. Hewlett Packard Ad. The Big Ideal Film. Coming Up Promo Film.

Releases we represent:

  • The Inbetween | Album | 2008
  • 310 | Downtown & Brooklyn Only | Album | 1997, 1998 Release available in the USA
  • 310 | Recessional | Album | 2003 Release available in the USA
  • 310 | The Dirty Rope | Album | 1999 Release available in the USA
  • 310 | After All | Album | 2001 Release available in the USA
  • A Hawk And A Hacksaw | A Hawk And A Hacksaw | Album | 2004 Release available in the USA
  • A Hawk And A Hacksaw | Darkness At Noon | Album | 2005 Release available in the USA
  • A Hawk And A Hacksaw | The Hun Hanger Ensemble | Album | 2007 Release available in the USA
  • A Hawk And A Hacksaw | The Way The Wind Blows | Album | 2006 Release available in the USA
  • A Hawk And A Hacksaw | Delivrance | Album | 2009 Release available in the USA
  • A Hawk And A Hacksaw And The Hun Hangar Ensemble | A Hawk And A Hacksaw And The Hun Hangar Ensemble | EP | 2007 Release available in the USA
  • Asa-Chang & Junray | Jun Ray Song Chang | Album | Tracks 1-7 (2001) Tracks 9-11 (1998) Release available in the USA
  • AU | Both Lights | Album | 2012
  • Bill Wells, Stefan Schneider, Barbara Morgenstern, Annie Whitehead | Pick Up Sticks | Album | 2004 Release available in the USA
  • Caribou | The Milk Of Human Kindness | Album | 2005
  • Caribou | Up In Flames | Album | 2003
  • Caribou | Start Breaking My Heart | Album | 2000
  • Colleen | Le Boites A Musique | Album | 2006 Release available in the USA
  • Colleen | Everyone Alive Wants Answers | Album | 2003 Release available in the USA
  • Colleen | The Golden Morning Breaks | Album | 2005 Release available in the USA
  • Colleen | Les Ondes Silencieuses | Album | 2007 Release available in the USA
  • Efterklang | Under Giant Trees | Album | 2007 Release available in the USA
  • Efterklang | Swarming | Album | 2004, 2005 Release available in the USA
  • Efterklang | Tripper | Album | 2004 Release available in the USA
  • Efterklang | Parades | Album | 2007 Release available in the USA
  • Efterklang | Efterklang & The Danish National Orchestra Performing Parades | Album | 2009
  • Efterklang | Parades/Under Giant Trees | Double CD Re-release | 2010 Release available in the USA
  • Efterklang | Tripper/Springer | Double CD Re-release | 2010 Release available in the USA
  • Essie Jain | The Inbetween | Album | 2008
  • Icy Demons | Miami Ice | Album | 2009 Release available in the USA
  • Jherek Bischoff | Composed | Album | 2009
  • Matthew Bourne | Montauk Variations | Album | 2012 Release available in the USA
  • Murcof | Remembranza | Album | 2005 Release available in the USA
  • Murcof | Utopia | Album | 2003, 2004 Release available in the USA
  • Murcof | Cosmos | Album | 2007 Release available in the USA
  • Murcof | Martes | Album | 2002 Release available in the USA
  • Murcof | Versailles Sessions | Album | 2008 Release available in the USA
  • Nancy Elizabeth | Battle And Victory | Album | 2007 Release available in the USA
  • Nancy Elizabeth | Wrought Iron | Album | 2009 Release available in the USA
  • Oh No Ono | Eggs | Album | 2010
  • Oh No Ono | Helplessly Young | Single | 2010
  • Oh No Ono | Internet Warrior | EP | 2010 Release available in the USA
  • Polar Bear | Peepers | Album | 2010 Release available in the USA
  • Polar Bear with Jyager | Common Ground | Album | 2010 Release available in the USA
  • Roll The Dice | In Dust | Album | 2011 Release available in the USA
  • Susumu Yokota | The Boy And The Tree | Album | 2002 Release available in the USA
  • Susumu Yokota | Magic Thread | Album | 1998 Release available in the USA
  • Susumu Yokota | Sakura | Album | 1999 Release available in the USA
  • Triosk | Moment Returns | Album | 2004 Release available in the USA
  • Triosk | The Headlight Serenade | Album | 2006 Release available in the USA
  • Triosk | The Headlight Serenade | 2006 Release available in the USA
  • Vladislav Delay | Tummaa | Album | 2009 Release available in the USA
  • Vladislav Delay | Tummaa | Album | 2009 Release available in the USA
  • Volcano! | Beautifil Seizure | Album | 2005
  • Wildbirds & Peacedrums | Heartcore | Album | 2008 Release available in the USA
  • Wildbirds & Peacedrums | The Snake | Album | 2009
  • Wildbirds & Peacedrums | My Heart | Single | 2009 Release available in the USA
  • Wildbirds & Peacedrums | Retina | EP | 2010
  • Wildbirds & Peacedrums | Iris | EP | 2010
  • Wildbirds & Peacedrums | Rivers | Album | 2010