Radio Khartoum

Northern California-based label, active since 1997, specializing in left-field pop and imaginary soundtracks. The label's first nine releases were on 3" CD. Initially associated with indiepop artists from non-Anglophone countries — particularly Scandinavia (Cessna, Testbild!, Nice System, Seashells (2), Instant Life, Chocolate Barry, The Cat Box Quartet…) and France (Gypsophile, [a91126] and Essiar) — the label began a lasting relationship with Welsh artists The Hepburns in 2000 spawning 6 albums and counting…