Reekus Records
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| Founded | 1981 |
| Founder | Elvera Butler |
| Genre | Rock, indie, alternative rock, punk |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Official website | www.reekus.com |
Reekus Records is an Irish independent record label and publishing company based in Dublin, founded by Elvera Butler in 1981. The label specializes in the promotion of mostly Irish, alternative music.
The label has a discography that charts over three decades of alternative Irish music. The company has released albums by leading Irish artists, including The Blades, David Hopkins, Perry Blake, Reemo, The Moondogs, Metisse, Big Self and performance artist Nigel Rolfe, as well launching the career of now established acts, such as Aslan and Microdisney.
Reekus Records is a member of the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA).
The creation of Reekus Records originated from Kaught at the Kampus, a vehicle for local Cork bands, whose central aim was to give support slots to smaller acts at the Downtown Kampus, a regular club night in the Cork Arcadia Ballroom. Run by Reekus Records founder Elvera Butler, Downtown Kampus regularly hosted gigs with influential bands of the era. These included The Cure, The Stranglers, The Specials, The Beat, UB40, Rory Gallagher, The Undertones, and up-and-coming Irish acts of the time, such as U2 and Stiff Little Fingers.
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