Exploding in Sound is an American independent record label started by Dan Goldin and Dave Spak while students at Northeastern University.
[1] While working at Def Jam, Goldin decided to start operating a music blog which was the first appearance of the Exploding in Sound name.
In 2011, Goldin moved to New York City, which led to the signing of Boston band Pile on October 16 while they were playing a CMJ showcase.
The label would go on to put out a total of 19 additional releases including Massachusetts bands Fat History Month, Krill, Kal Marks and Ponybones (featuring Speedy Ortiz original guitarist Matt Robidoux.
)[2] In October 2013, Goldin and Spak put on an unofficial CMJ showcase at the Silent Barn in Brooklyn, New York which also acted as the label's second birthday celebration.