The Harding Street Assembly Lab
2010 - Harding Street HQ in Lynchburg, VA
The Harding Street Assembly Lab is a year old record label based in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, VA. The label was founded by Joanna and Nathan McGlothlin to put a name to the artwork and recordings made at monthly gatherings they hosted at their Harding Street house in 2004 and 2005. Guests were invited to bring food and thought to share with friends and strangers and after eating they were encouraged to made artwork or play music. Several public performances were later made under the moniker the BEAT! by various lineups formed at the gatherings. It wasn't until 2009 that the McGlothlins decided to resurrect the name and form an official entity to release music.
HSAL has six active artists attached to the label.
The Late Virginia Summers (TLVS) is the label's flagship and has gone through many incarnations over the years. Starting off as a solo recording project then later a full on ensemble of rotating musicians the group has now settled into the familiar two piece guitar/drum drone/experimental/rock outfit of Joe Morgan and Nathan McGlothlin.
Goodwill Falcon is the solo bedroom recording project by Carter Mahnke who resides in Williamsburg, VA. Carter and Nathan traded songs and remixes through a Starflyer 59 message board for years before meeting in person.
Herizon is Tim Condon who makes experimental folk music. He has scored his brothers short films and used to play in a rowdy country band with Nathan called The National Feather.
White Laces is Landis Wine who formerly fronted Richmond's Cinemasophia. Other than a name change, Landis has picked up right where his former band left off producing complex indie pop tunes.
ALASKA are the newest band signed to the label. They are currently recording their debut full length due out on HSAL this fall.
Virgineola picks up where TLVS branched off a few years back with an ensemble of musicians led by Nathan McGlothlin. They recently scored and performed music for Endstation Theatre's production of "Hamlet"
Locally you can find HSAL vinyl releases at Deep Groove or Steady Sounds (coming soon).
Harding Street Assembly Lab
FOUND: Mixed media art by Joanna of HSAL
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