Ten years and farewell.
All things must come to an end.
After 10 years and over 40 releases, Crouton will be closing. There are many people who without their help, none of this would have been possible. Even those simply reading these messages took part in something that consumed a big part of my life, and for that, I thank you. Those that supported the label by buying releases, I can’t thank you enough, and hope you’ve enjoyed them as much as I have.
Very special thanks also to Chris Rosenau, Scott Kawczynski, Jim Schoenecker, Andrew McKenzie, Hal Rammel, Dan Warburton,
Tom Wincek, Jason Kahn, Bhob Rainey, Patrick Monaghan, Evangelinos Evangelos, Frans de Waard, Jochen Schwartz, Jerome Noetinger, Jimmy Johnson, and all the artists I’ve been able to work with over the years. These people helped in many ways to make the label possible, and the relationships were truly a pleasure.
Croutonmusic.com will remain active into 2009, and orders placed through the site will be filled with the same promptness as usual. However, no new titles will be produced. At an undetermined time, the site will be closed, and the remaining releases will no longer be available.
Thanks again to everyone who’s supported the label and the music.
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November 20th, 2008 at 6:34 am
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November 20th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
I am so saddened to hear this.
Crouton released consistently good material, and was quite unlike any other label in existence.
Whatever the reason, I wish you well in all your future endeavours.
All the best,
Vils
November 20th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Thanks a lot, Vils!
November 25th, 2008 at 12:03 am
I appreciate the work that you have done Jon. I will continue to look for your work in whatever form.
Crouton holds a special place in my heart as it was the starting point for me in regards to experimental music. It really opened up a world for me outside of typical pop forms.
The fun part about music is that we can continue to enjoy Crouton through the various releases time and time again.
Take care…
December 1st, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Like Brady said, Crouton was like a gateway drug for new sounds. It was also a big inspiration for my own tiny label.
Though with a halted release schedule I might finally be able to complete my collection, one can only hope!
All the best for the future buddy, play those goddamn drums.
December 7th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Jon! this is such sad news. I really appreciate everything you’ve done though. Your label has challenged me to try new sounds with every release and my musical tastes are in a lot of ways owed to this labels fine catalog. Your label will be missed greatly at least by the fortuned few who were able to discover the sounds… Thank you so much for you’re time and effort and the music you shared with my mind through the label…
December 13th, 2008 at 7:52 am
Jon,
This is sad news indeed, but I’d like to thank you for some wonderful releases and the obvious care and attention to detail you put into them. Crouton was a unique endeavour.
Best wishes for the future,
Brian