Labbe recognized the need for, and founded, an artist-centered record label, Deluge Records. The organization's primary purpose is to provide a strong, supportive platform for artists who have something valuable, unique and contemporary, to add to the field of roots music. This approach has been followed in that there is not , and never shall be, anything resembling a "Deluge sound." Each Deluge recording project is propelled by a desire to make the best record the artist is capable of. Each artist requires a unique studio vibe and, according to Labbe, Deluge Records is only effective and successful to the extent they can provide that vibe. The people associated with Deluge Records are not interested in trends or fads, they're interested in making honest, soulful and spirited music, regardless of the genre. If this approach is commercially viable, and it has been thus far, it's because the label always puts the artist and the art first.
Deluge Records' financial and creative plan is for steady growth as an ethical and respected member of the music industry. A more intense and prominent release schedule is anticipated during the next three years with a continued focus on, and dedication to, contemporary approaches to roots music.
Through an extensive distribution network, Deluge releases are available in fine record stores just about everywhere. Fans of great american roots music may find a specific title in their favorite store or may order by mail or phone. Fans are also urged to call or write with comments and suggestions. Buyers at retail stores may use the distribution list shown below while music reviewers and dj's searching for more extensive information or an interview should contact Deluge.
Trod Nossel Artists and Recording Studios
10 George Street
Wallingford, CT
tel: (203) 269-4465
fax: (203) 294-1745
USA Distribution North America 1 Camp Street Phone: (617) 661-4362 Cambridge, MA 02140 Fax: (617) 492-8863 Canada Distribution Fusion III 5455 rue Pare, Ste. 101 Montreal, PQ Phone:(514) 738-4800 Canada H4P 1P7 Fax:(514) 737-9780 UK Koch International UK 24 Concorde Rd Phone: 011-44-181-9935949 London West 30th Fax: 011-44-181-8960817 England Italy International Record Distributors 4, Via San Phone: 39 2 259 1700 GB La Salle 9 Fax: 39 2 259 2064 20132 Milano Italy France Media Systems Internationle 43 Avenue Renee Cassan Phone: 33-53-20-3730 47200 Marmande France Fax: 33-53-20-3731 Scandinavia Amigo Records Box 6058 Phone: 08 34 89 25 10231 Stockholm, Sweden Fax: 08 34 06 98 Germany-Austria-Switzerland Gee-Dee Music/ East-West Phone:040-5711088 Borkenweg 26 Fax:040-5711088 22523 Hamburg, Germany Belgium-Netherlands-Luxembourg Parsifal BVBA Gulden Vlieslaan 67 Phone: 32-50-33-95-16 (B)8000 Brugge, Belgium Fax: 32-50-33-33-86* Certain titles available in Austrailia (Sandstock Music) and Japan (Vivid Sound Corp.)