
What’s the full name of your label? Which city is the home of your label? Do you run any sub-labels?
The full name I suppose is Hibernate Recordings but I just refer to it as Hibernate. We’re based in a small town called Hebden Bridge which is in the hills of West Yorkshire, UK. Rural Colours is our sublabel we release 3″ CDr ep’s on a subscription basis and release digitally for free or sometimes a paid download.
Why did you choose that name? Which meaning do names of labels have for their work?
Hibernate was inspired by both my love for sleepy ambient music as well as the unpredictable, momentary, and quiet solitary beauty of the moors that surround where I live. Rural Colours is pretty much the same but also I borrowed it from a track title from an old favourite band Hood.
When did you start the label? What where initial motivations, what the initial idea?
The label started in July 2009, I wanted to support my favourite ambient artists as well as make a product that people would cherish.
How many people do work for the label?
Just me, but also my wife helps out with the sewing on the limited editions.
What criteria decide about whether you release a record or not?
If I love the music or if I’m a fan of the musician I will release it, as simple as that.
Vinyl, CD or MP3? And why?
I’m not a huge fan of MP3′s and much prefer something physical. I really love the 3″ CDr format the most, then CD and vinyl.
Which record from your back-catalog represents the label best, aesthetically, ethically and musically?
I don’t think there is any one record that defines either hibernate or Rural Colours. Each release represents my taste at the time, it’s forever changing, much like the weather around here, unpredictable and momentary.
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