Billboard just released their second annual DIY Manual, which lists their choices for best independent labels (and how to pitch to them). This year, we’re on that list. And we’re flattered. We’re in some great company on that list. You can see the list here.

However, we beg to differ about the DIY classification. Asthmatic Kitty is less of a “do it yourself” and more of a DIT label; we “do it together.” What we do – whatever it is that we do – could not happen without you: going to our artists’ shows, buying and listening to their music, writing encouraging emails and letters, and generally sending good vibes our way. It couldn’t happen without our contributing artists, who work hard and are as equally invested in the business as we are. 

So thanks to Billboard, but thanks to our artists who keep making beautiful, challenging, amazing music, and thanks so much to all of you out there who keep listening to that same music. We do this for you all.