A Place to Bury Strangers, the renowned noise rock band from New York City, has released their music through various record labels throughout their career, with Dead Oceans being their most notable label partnership.

The band initially self-released their early recordings through Killer Pimp Records, a small independent label founded by Oliver Ackermann, the band's frontman. This DIY approach allowed them complete creative control over their music and helped establish their signature sound.

In 2009, they signed with Mute Records, releasing their second album "Exploding Head." This marked a significant step forward in their career, providing them with wider distribution and exposure to international audiences. The partnership with Mute helped solidify their reputation as "the loudest band in New York."

Dead Oceans became their primary record label in 2012, releasing several of their most important albums including:

"Worship" (2012)
"Transfixiation" (2015)
"Pinned" (2018)

The band's relationship with Dead Oceans has been particularly fruitful, allowing them to maintain their artistic vision while reaching a broader audience. Dead Oceans, known for its diverse roster of independent artists, has provided the perfect platform for the band's experimental approach to noise rock.

In recent years, A Place to Bury Strangers has also released material through their own label, Dedstrange. This return to self-releasing gives them the freedom to put out music on their own terms while leveraging the industry connections and experience gained through their years with established labels.

Their label history reflects their evolution as a band, from DIY beginnings to professional partnerships, while always maintaining their distinctive sound and artistic integrity.

Dedstrange, their current label venture, now serves as a platform not only for their own releases but also for other experimental and noise rock artists, continuing their commitment to independent music.

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