Lauren Records is an American independent record label founded in Southern California in 2011. The label mostly specializes in indie rock, emo, and other melodic punk rock adjacent genres. History After a few years booking shows and tours for local bands, Lauren Records was formed. The first release was a compilation LP called I Think We Should Stay Away From Each Other featuring groups like AJJ, Japanther and Joyce Manor. Initially supposed to be a home duplicated cassette with just local friends’ bands, as more bands expressed interest in putting a song on, it went from almost being a CD to just being an LP. As of 2017 the label was still a one person endeavour. Artists released by Lauren Adult Mom Antonioni AJJ Algernon Cadwallader The Bananas Benny The Jet Rodriguez Blowout Closer Colour Me Wednesday Dogbreth Diners Fishboy Glocca Morra Guppy Hard Girls Hot Tang Japanther Joyce Manor Joyride! Katie Ellen Leer Peach Kelli Pop Pens+ Real Life Buildings Saoirse Dream Shinobu Signals Midwest Spoonboy Summer Vacation together PANGEA The Total Bettys Upset Walter, etc. Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra Winter Break References Alternative rock record labels Punk record labels Indie rock record labels American independent record labels Record labels established in 2011 2011 establishments in California