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Dromedary Records was established in the fall of 1992, with the goals of simultaneously being an outlet for great independent rock bands to remain independent, and being a resource for indie rock fans to find great music. Between 1993 and 2000, Dromedary released eight titles and hosted dozens of shows in New York and New Jersey, before finally going on hiatus due to excessive frustration with manufacturing and distribution.
Dromedary released music from The Mommyheads, Footstone, cuppa joe, Godspeed and others, distributed music from many other labels via mailorder, and at the time the label was put on hiatus, had plans to work with literally dozens of indie bands from around the country.
After a long hiatus, Dromedary owner Al Crisafulli began telling the story of Dromedary as a way to document the experiences and anecdotes of the label and its bands, and ultimately to keep the embers glowing so that the people we knew, and the bands we loved, would know we hadn’t forgotten about them. By the end of 2009, however, interest in the label’s story, coupled with dramatic advances in technology, made it possible – and sensible – to re-launch the label, taking advantage of the global reach of the internet to distribute our music directly to the people who want to hear it.
With a brand-new look, feel and attitude, Dromedary has reconnected with its friends from the advent of the indie rock movement, and plans an aggressive release schedule for 2010 and beyond. The schedule contains both long out-of-print or never released recordings from great indie bands of yesteryear, as well as brand new classics from some of the most promising, guitar-based indie rock bands of today.
Because indie rock needs guitars again.
On this website, you can rediscover the story of Dromedary by visiting our blog, or you can discover the new Dromedary by enjoying the free streaming audio of each of our releases. Titles that are available for sale can be purchased directly through this website, or from your favorite online music retailer (iTunes, eMusic, Napster, etc.).
Inquiries
We’re an internet company. We do everything by email.
For licensing, radio, retail, customer service, or general information, please contact us at info@dromedary-records.com.
For press inquiries, including the blogosphere (which we firmly believe is part of the press), contact Bill Benson at Team Clermont
And if you’re a band with a demo, please see our Contact page.
And if you’re interested in web design services and like what you see here, this site was designed by our friend Jim Santo, who can be reached at jim@allegramedia.com.
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The 65's
Strike Hard!
We’re incredibly proud and thrilled to present to you Strike Hard!, the unbelievable debut LP from The 65’s.
Joe Wawrzyniak of Jersey Beat says “there’s a real depth and maturity at work here that’s both affecting and impressive in equal measure. A sterling album.”
Pick up your copy on CD or digital download today!
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Shirk Circus
This Band Will Destroy Your Life
Fifteen years in the making, here it is: the long-awaited third album from New Jersey indie greats Shirk Circus. We hope you love it as much as we do.
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The Mommyheads
Delicate Friction
We’re proud to share with you the North American version of Delicate Friction, the latest pop classic from The Mommyheads.
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Right around the same time we got bit by the indie bug here at Dromedary Rev. 2.0, Cuppa Joe’s primary songwriter Doug Larkin began writing and recording a new batch of songs as well. A year later, after relocating back to New Jersey, he teamed up with drummer Steve Spatucci for the band’s first album in more than a decade. Coming this February!
