Arbutus started as a personal project, born out of the warehouse art space "Lab Synthese" I co-founded in Montreal in While living there, I'd record my friends - the same people who were also playing the parties we hosted. Work was obsessive and demanding but, with the help of our friends, Arbutus grew beyond those walls. As a label and management company we continue to work with many of the same artists with whom we shared our genesis. This is because we believe in the artists that we sign, and are committed to working on their careers long term. This commitment is unwavering, regardless of an artist's current popularity, wherever they may be in their path of development. We understand that, while the release of records is a creative and collaborative process, the art is that of the artist's and we will always work in service of that - ensuring that the artist's vision and desires are communicated to the fullest extent possible. We treat those that we work with as family.

2. Pop Winds – The Turquoise (2010)
1. Sean Nicholas Savage – Spread Free Like A Butterfly (2009)
Shortly thereafter, Cowan began to manage and record artists who had performed there, resulting in the formation of Arbutus Records. Arbutus foster a familial strength not often seen in labels of their size. As a result, many of the artists that were there from the outset have remained on the label over its 10 years. In the lead-up, let Cowan guide you through the label's impressive discography.
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Arbutus Records is a Montreal based record label and management company founded by Sebastian Cowan in The record label was created in order to promote and cultivate the bands associated with the space. Arbutus records fosters a family environment that is not often seen in labels of its size, and as a result many of the artists under the label have remained in the label for over ten years. The label operates as a DIY ethic community of multimedia artists and musicians, who work collaboratively to develop and release music which combines punk ethos and pop music. Arbutus Records was founded based on ideals that stemmed from the values of Constellation Records , focusing on curating individuality rather than a common sound. Ensuring that each artists vision and desires are communicated to the fullest extent possible is a priority at Arbutus Records. The label also puts emphasis on DIY culture in the music that they release and supporting their artists to accomplish more with very little. Arbutus Records treats those they work with as family. They believe that everyone should be treated equally and have access to a quality music experience, whether in the form of appreciation or creation. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.