Autoclave Records is a small record label established in 2002, based both in Brooklyn, New York and Beauly in the Highlands of Scotland.

We have released albums and EPs from Oldsolar, The Gena Rowlands Band, Calamateur and The Out_Circuit.

There's more about these records, and how to buy them, below.

Autoclave Records is having a wee rest just now, but may well rear it's beautiful head once again...

CALAMATEUR vs. STEVE LAWSON (2007)
CLAVE010

Collaboration album between Calamateur & solo-bassist Steve Lawson

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The fruit of a long friendship, a collaboration between two very different musical talents and a collection of beautiful, eerie songs.

CALAMATEUR:
Tiny Pushes Vol.2
(All the Wrong Buttons) (2005)
CLAVE009

FREE 10 track mp3 mini-album

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"...A free download, they confidently suggest that you feel guilt at their generosity. Certainly, when my pools coupon comes up, I'll be sending Autoclave a cheque. 4.5/5."
- Is This Music?

"...full of uplifting beats, textured samples and heartbreaking simplicity...exudes confidence and quality in equal measure."
- whisperinandhollerin.co.uk

CALAMATEUR:
The Old Fox of '45 (2004)
CLAVE007

Calamateur's critically acclaimed debut album

CD - £6.00    

"...stunning...a work of beauty...Shivering, yearning epics...Buy it. 8/10."
- Planet Sound

"...the aim is true and the heart is strong in this beautiful little record. 4/5."
- The List

No.15 in the 'Top Scottish Albums of All Time' poll
- Is This Music? Magazine, April 2005

THE GENA ROWLANDS BAND:
Les Merde et les Etoiles (200?)
CLAVE008

11 track album. A co-release with Lujo Records.

" beautifully dissonant; unsettling and enrapturing in equal measures, it demands attention"
- Splendid Magazine

"Soulful, intelligent, eclectic"
- Pipe Dream

VARIOUS ARTISTS:
Deep Peace compilation album (2004)
CLAVE006

14 tracks curated by Calamateur, featuring trakcs by Aereogramme, Oldsolar, Frog Pocket, Spare Snare, The Gena Rowlands Band and more.

CD - £6.00    

"...that rare artefact, a consistently great compilation...Buy it..."
- Is This Music

"... a rich variety...consistently healthy quality control..."
- Diskant

THE OUT_CIRCUIT:
Burn Your Scripts, Boys (2004)
CLAVE005

8 track album. A co-release with Lujo Records.

"...Chilling, yet beautiful...a mature sounding album full of elegance and sheer brilliance."
- Adapt Magazine

"...worth every minute of the wait...a powerful, impressive debut."
- Delusions of Adequacy

"...a fantastic album..."
- Cloak and Dagger

CALAMATEUR:
Son of Everyone EP (2003)
CLAVE004

9-track collection of acoustic songs

CD - £6.00    

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"...Ideal for late night listening, even at lunchtime. 4/5."
- Logo Magazine

"...nothing short of brilliantly absorbing..."
- Is This Music?

"...bloody good..."
- The List

CALAMATEUR:
Tiny Pushes Vol.1
(How to be Childlike) (2003)
CLAVE003

10 track mp3 mini album, originally intended for release as a 7" single.

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"...at 17 minutes in total you can hardly go wrong...short and sweet, like a Highland Guided by Voices."
- Is This Music?

THE GENA ROWLANDS BAND:
(trailer) EP (2004)
CLAVE002

4 track EP

"...demands repeated listening...simply a pleasure."
- Splendid Ezine

"...heart-felt lyrics that could pierce the coldest of hearts..."
- Is This Music?

"...Ethereal, haunting and magnificent..."
- Logo Magazine

OLDSOLAR:
The Perfect Backswing EP (2003)
CLAVE001

4 track EP

"... just so damn good...beautiful."
- Elevation Station

Peel's Record Box March 2003
- John Peel

"...high quality...sweet."
- The List