Upset The Rhythm is an independent record label based in London with a varied roster of leftfield artists and bands;[1][2] they also operate as a diverse DIY live music promoter.
Upset The Rhythm initially formed in 2003 while its members were organising a concert for Deerhoof.
[7] The record label began in the Summer of 2005, funded by a gift of profits from a The Evens show by Ian MacKaye.
[11] The company works with unusual and upcoming American acts, and also promotes the UK's DIY music scene, releasing records by Trash Kit, Cold Pumas, The Pheromoans, Pega Monstro[12] Silver Fox, The World[13] and Terry.
[14] By December 2013, Upset the Rhythm's live music promotions included working with Tate Britain and Frieze magazine on their music programming,[15] organising an all day charity concert with artist David Shrigley for Amnesty International and co-founding the art/music festival Yes Way[16][17] with London gallery Auto Italia South East.