Snowstar Records
Snowstar Records is an independent Dutch record label based in Utrecht. The label was founded in 2003 by Cedric Muyres. Snowstar is specialised in Indie, singer/songwriter and folk. Signed artists include I Am Oak, Donna Blue, Jack Poels, Remy van Kesteren and broeder Dieleman.
History
Since 2003 Snowstar Records is active in the alternative pop music scene. Initially as a punk rock label operating from Limburg, but the focus shifted to indie, singer/songwriter, folk and americana. Since 2008 the label is based in Utrecht. With the release of I Am Oak, On Claws in 2010 the label obtained a high brand awareness.
Stefan Breuer (band member I Am Oak and Lost Bear) is involved in the production process (recording and mixing) by most of the releases from Snowstar Records, while Tammo kersbergen (also band member I Am Oak and Lost Bear) has provided much of the mastering.
In 2008 Snowstar Record celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with five new releases and a party in DB’s, Utrecht (the Netherlands).
Awards
| Year | Price | Award | Music |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3voor12/Utrecht award | Best Album | I Am Oak - On Claws |
| 2011 | 3voor12 award | Best Album | I Am Oak - Oasem |
| 2011 | Radio 3FM | #88 song of the year | I Am Oak - Curt |
| 2013 | 3voor12/Utrecht award | Best initiative from Utrecht[1] | n/a |
Rest of the World / abroad
Snowstar is also building on their releases abroad, by working together with foreign labels. The album from The Secret Love Parade is released in Japan and the albums from I Am Oak in Belgium and Germany.