Chainsaw Records is an independent record label devoted to Queercore bands.

Run by Donna Dresch , formerly of Team Dresch, the label operates out of Olympia, Washington. It was begun in 1992, with the release of cassettes in limited runs but in 1994 it began to release LPs and singles, beginning with the release of the first Team Dresch LP, Personal Best. This was followed by a co-release with Candy Ass Records, the double LP/CD compilation, Free To Fight and from then on Chainsaw began to release records by a variety of queer mainly women artists. Of note is the fact that many bands have been able to put out their initial recordings on the label. As well, the website for Chainsaw, and in particular its message board, have fostered a sense of community and provided a vehicle for expression by queers and music fans. This does not preclude the fact that serious issues have erupted on the message board that have affected this community; however, it has provided a space for the discussion to be had in the first place.

Artists who have released work on Chainsaw include:

• Davies vs. Dresch
• Dominatrix
• Excuse 17
• The Fakes
• Fifth Column
• The Haggard
• Heavens to Betsy
• Infinite Xs
• Longstocking
• Jack Queen
• The Need
• Sleater Kinney
• Team Dresch
• The Third Sex
• Tracy and the Plastics

See also

• List of record labels
• List of independent record labels
• List of musicians of Queercore

External link

• Official site