Dinosaur City Records is a Melbourne-based independent label dedicated to championing Australia’s most innovative, exciting and forward-thinking artists. Founded and operated by Jordanne Chant, the label has served as a launchpad for a diverse roster of artists including Emma Russack, Workhorse, Geoffrey O’Connor, Wet Kiss, Simona Castricum, Solo Career, e4444e, and many more. Our artists have graced the stages of iconic festivals like Meredith, Golden Plains, Splendour in the Grass, Strawberry Fields, and Laneway, and performed to overflowing rooms at BIGSOUND and SXSW (Austin and Sydney).
Releases are frequently met with critical acclaim, including nominations for the Australian Music Prize, AIR Awards, fbi.radio SMAC Awards and Music Victoria Awards.
Our label and its roster’s impact transcends borders, our artists receiving regular airplay on independent and college radio stations across Australia, North America, and Europe. Renowned publications like The Fader, Pitchfork, The Guardian, NME, Paper Magazine, NYLON, and Rolling Stone have featured our artists, amplifying their reach to a global audience.
