Stiff Records "Air From Akron" aerosol
Aerosol
late 1970s (production)
late 1970s (production)
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This aerosol is a promotional item sent out by the independent record label Stiff Records, to promote the signing of several bands from the Akron, Ohio, new wave and post punk scene. Bands signed from the Akron scene included Devo and The Waitresses, as well as other more locally known performers. Stiff Records released a compilation album of the artists featured on this aerosol, which was housed in a "scratch 'n' sniff" cover. When scratched, the cover released the scent of rubber, associated with the town because of its industrial, car manufacturing basis. It was this industrial background that inspired the creativity of the music scene in Akron in such a furtive way, making it a post-punk musical wellspring.
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| Title | Stiff Records "Air From Akron" aerosol |
| Brief description | Promotional aerosol cannister for Stiff Records, with label claiming that it contains "Air from Akron", with a listing of bands from the record label that have breathed the air of Akron, Ohio, late 1970s |
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| Credit line | Given by Bob Fisher |
| Summary | This aerosol is a promotional item sent out by the independent record label Stiff Records, to promote the signing of several bands from the Akron, Ohio, new wave and post punk scene. Bands signed from the Akron scene included Devo and The Waitresses, as well as other more locally known performers. Stiff Records released a compilation album of the artists featured on this aerosol, which was housed in a "scratch 'n' sniff" cover. When scratched, the cover released the scent of rubber, associated with the town because of its industrial, car manufacturing basis. It was this industrial background that inspired the creativity of the music scene in Akron in such a furtive way, making it a post-punk musical wellspring. |
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| Accession number | S.918:1 to 2-2010 |
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| Record created | July 16, 2010 |
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