Drage records is a Norwegian record label startet in 2024 by André Drage.
The musical landscape will range from prog-rock, jazz-fusion, world music and ambient-electronic music.
There will be special care and attention dedicated to high-quality recordings, high-quality vinyl, and original artwork by favorite designers.
The label primarily releases music written and produced by Drage with some exceptions. Vinyl and digital release.
André Drage - Journeyman
The first release from Drage records (7th of March) will be the release of André Drage - Journeyman. This release is a part of André Drages life's work and evergoing inner musical voice. This is a prog album with inspiration from Norwegian folk music, electronic music and music from Malawi Africa. Other influences range from Frank Zappa to Gong and Brian Eno.
All songs written and produced by André Drage.
Co-production by Vegard Liverød
Musicians:
André Drage - Drums, congas, shakers, gong and sampling.
Petter Haukaas - Vibraphone, djembe, darbuka, tambourine, shakers, congas and bongos
Anders Kregnes Hansen - Marimba and taiko drums
Christo Stangnes – Electric bass guitar
Audun Kjelldal - Mellotron and sampling
Håkon Nybø - Synthesizers
Wei Ting Zeng - Cello and effect processing
Sigrid Aftret - Soprano saxophone
Vegard Liverød - Tambourine, shakers and space echo
Recorded by Vegard Liverød at Røff Sound Recordings - 2020
Mix by Vegard Liverød
Mastering by Magnus Kofoed in Brygga studio
Cover art by Stein Are Kjærås Dahl
Layout design by Lasse Marhaug.
André Drage - Wolves
The second release from Drage records(4th of April) is "Wolves" by the band André Drage group. This is a fusion record inspired by both newer heavy metal music, jazz-rock bands from around the world and a huge inspiration from bands like Mahavishnu orchestra, Soft Machine and King Crimson.
All songs written and produced by André Drage.
Musicians:
André Drage - Drums
Jørgen Krøger Mathisen - Violin and effects
Viktor Bomstad - Electric guitar
Petter Asbjørnsen - Electric bass guitar
Vegard Lien Bjerkan - Fender Rhodes and synths
Recorded by Dag Erik Johansen at Athletic Sound studio in 2023.
Mix by Dag Erik Johansen at Athletic Sound.
Mastering by Nick Terry at Black Valley studios.
Cover art by Stein Are Kjærås Dahl.
Layout design by Lasse Marhaug.
Vinyl pressing at T-Time Vinylplant.