Fresh Sounds Records


Fresh Sounds Records was a Lawrence, KS based independent record label run by local music promoter Bill Rich. Acts who have been on the label include Get Smart!, the Embarrassment, the Mortal Micronotz, Start, SPK, the Homestead Grays and William S. Burroughs.

History

The first releases were flexi discs that were issued with Rich's "Talk Talk" magazine. The first four albums issued by the label were issued on cassette only before the label started issuing its releases on vinyl.

Fresh Sounds From Middle America

The "Fresh Sounds From Middle America" series of compilation albums was organized by Bill Rich as a way to promote regional bands nationally.

Discography