British indie label One Little Indian has officially changed its named to One Little Independent Records. The renowned imprint, famous for being home to such artists as Björk, A.R. Kane, Kitchens of Distinction, and Cody Chesnutt, revealed the new name today on social media.
“The last few weeks have been a monumental learning curve,” shared the label’s founder Derek Birkett on socials. “Following the receipt of an eye-opening letter from a Crass fan that detailed precisely why the logo and label name are offensive, as well as the violent history of the terminology, I felt equally appalled and grateful to them for making me understand what must be changed.
“I’m aware that my white privilege has sheltered me and fostered my ignorance on these issues,” he continued. “I realize now that the label name and logo instead perpetuated a harmful stereotyping and exploitation of Indigenous Peoples’ culture. This is the exact opposite of what was intended. However, I know that it is not the intentions but the impact that is important.”
Birkett added that the label has made and will continue to make donations to a number of organizations, including Honouring Indigenous Peoples and the Association on American Indian Affairs. Read the full announcement below.
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