RECORD LABEL

Joe's Exploding Zoo is a micro label based in Springfield, Illinois. Bands on this label typically have some kind of retro, cinematic, improvised, or otherwise left-of-center focus that makes them unique.

Our projects are informed equally by Japanese noise, John Cage, Throbbing Gristle, The Orb, dub music in general, the 90s-era Texas psychedelic experimental scene, 60s French new wave cinema, ye-ye girls, lounge music, exotica, Martin Denny, so many sounds and soundscapes, so little time.

The Joe's Exploding Zoo record label features:

Orangutron

Paisley Babylon

Illinois Department of Sound

Thelema USA

and a multitude of side projects.

At this time, we are in the process of recording new material with our artists and we are not in a touring mode. However, we do enjoy collaborations and one-off live events, please contact us for booking and distribution information: jwallace242 at gmail dot com.