Damnably is a small independent record label and music publisher based in London, England, which also organises live events and tours for its roster of acts. History The label was founded in 2006 by George Gargan, of the band Former Utopia. He was later joined by filmmaker Janice Li. The label's first release was a single by Former Utopia, and its first high-profile signing was Shonen Knife. The label has specialized in signing international bands, particularly from Asia. Gargan and Li were married in the late 2010s, and several Damnably artists released songs to commemorate the event. Damnably is a member of the Association of Independent Music and PRS for Music Limited. Artists Damnably has released records and/or provided promotion for the following artists: Bellini Bitch Magnet Kath Bloom Bottomless Pit Chris Brokaw Codeine Dick Dale Julie Doiron Drinking Boys and Girls Choir Geoff Farina Former Utopia David Grubbs Hazy Sour Cherry MJ Hibbett Joel RL Phelps and the Downer Trio Lazarus Clamp Lonelady PW Long Jason Molina Otoboke Beaver Say Sue Me Scrawl Benjamin Shaw Shonen Knife Spraydog Stinking Lizaveta Damo Suzuki Thee More Shallows Uzeda Shannon Wright Wussy References Companies based in London