Fika Recordings is ten years old today! A decade ago we were covered in glue and papercuts, putting the finishing touches our first releases, 4 tapes in editions of 100, all painstakingly cut, folded and glued by hand, in preparation to launch the label with a gig at The Wilmington Arms (RIP) with Horowitz, Moustache of Insanity, Lost Summer Kitten and Lisa Bouvier.
We’ve managed to get out 80+ releases and put on 50+ shows since then. It’s been a wild ride, and a steep learning curve.
Thanks to Sean and Jerv for the guidance, the pints and the peanuts. To Lucy & Chris who’ve worked miracles to get people to write about our releases. To everyone that’s taken the time to write about a release in their zine or on their blog. To the 6 Music gang who’ve frequently delighted us by airing our stuff on national radio.
So much love to all the artists we’ve had the pleasure of working with, who’ve trusted us with their music. And finally to all of you who’ve come along to a gig, bought a record, and hung around afterwards to say hello at the bar.
There were grand plans to make something special happen to mark ten years - but venues and studios being shut has scuppered that. Guess that means we’ll have to make it to the next significant birthday to do that instead…
Finally, have 10% off anything in our Bandcamp shop for the next ten days with the code 10years.
