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 Film.  Plastic 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:

• 310 | Downtown & Brooklyn Only | Album | 1997, 1998
• 310 | Recessional | Album | 2003
• 310 | The Dirty Rope | Album | 1999
• 310 | After All | Album | 2001
• A Hawk And A Hacksaw | A Hawk And A Hacksaw | Album | 2004
• A Hawk And A Hacksaw | Darkness At Noon | Album | 2005
• A Hawk And A Hacksaw | The Hun Hanger Ensemble | Album | 2007
• A Hawk And A Hacksaw | The Way The Wind Blows | Album | 2006
• A Hawk And A Hacksaw | Delivrance | Album | 2009
• A Hawk And A Hacksaw And The Hun Hangar Ensemble | A Hawk And A Hacksaw And The Hun Hangar Ensemble | EP | 2007
• Asa-Chang & Junray | Jun Ray Song Chang | Album | Tracks 1-7 (2001) Tracks 9-11 (1998)
• Bill Wells, Stefan Schneider, Barbara Morgenstern, Annie Whitehead | Pick Up Sticks | Album | 2004
• 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
• Colleen | Everyone Alive Wants Answers | Album | 2003
• Colleen | The Golden Morning Breaks | Album | 2005
• Colleen | Les Ondes Silencieuses | Album | 2007
• Efterklang | Under Giant Trees | Album | 2007
• Efterklang | Swarming | Album | 2004, 2005
• Efterklang | Tripper | Album | 2004
• Efterklang | Parades | Album | 2007
• Efterklang | Efterklang & The Danish National Orchestra Performing Parades | Album | 2009
• Essie Jain | The Inbetween | Album | 2008
• Icy Demons | Miami Ice | Album | 2009
• Murcof | Remembranza | Album | 2005
• Murcof | Utopia | Album | 2003, 2004
• Murcof | Cosmos | Album | 2007
• Murcof | Martes | Album | 2002
• Murcof | Versailles Sessions | Album | 2008
• Nancy Elizabeth | Battle And Victory | Album | 2007
• Nancy Elizabeth | Wrought Iron | Album | 2009
• Oh No Ono | Eggs | Album | 2010
• Oh No Ono | Helplessly Young | Single | 2010
• Oh No Ono | Internet Warrior | EP | 2010
• Polar Bear | Peepers | Album | 2010
• Polar Bear with Jyager | Common Ground | Album | 2010
• Susumu Yokota | The Boy And The Tree | Album | 2002
• Susumu Yokota | Magic Thread | Album | 1998
• Susumu Yokota | Sakura | Album | 1999
• Triosk | Moment Returns | Album | 2004
• Triosk | The Headlight Serenade | Album | 2006
• Triosk | The Headlight Serenade | 2006
• Vladislav Delay | Tummaa | Album | 2009
• Vladislav Delay | Tummaa | Album | 2009
• Volcano! | Beautifil Seizure | Album | 2005
• Wildbirds & Peacedrums | Heartcore | Album | 2008
• Wildbirds & Peacedrums | The Snake | Album | 2009
• Wildbirds & Peacedrums | My Heart | Single | 2009
• Wildbirds & Peacedrums | Retina | EP | 2010
• Wildbirds & Peacedrums | Iris | EP | 2010
• Wildbirds & Peacedrums | Rivers | Album | 2010