Welcome to the Ether
January 2019
It is not our preferred state of being, but since we can't be everywhere at once it will have to suffice.
2182 Recording Company is a project of W. David Oliphant, Robert Anderson, and Ryan J Bruce. We share an interest in sounds that engage beyond just listening. These sounds are rooted in a history of creation in Arizona that involves people that were inspired and supported by people who do things differently. If what you hear and see inspires you, then we hope you engage with us.
2182 to Release Derek Monypeny's The Hand as Dealt
February 8, 2020
2182 is excited to be releasing The Hand as Dealt by Derek Monypeny. The Hand as Dealt is a double LP release with limited edition 7 inch. The record was recorded in Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree, California and is inspired by and dedicated to Umm Kulthum, Terry Riley, Alice Coltrane, and Don Cherry. Monypeny, who was born and raised in Yuma, has spent time in the Freak of Araby Ensemble with Richard Bishop and the trio ALTO!. This creative solo progression is due in June 2020.
2182 Signs Tucson's Algae & Tentacles
January 10, 2020
We are excited to announce the forthcoming release by Tucson's Algae & Tentacles. This will coincide with the release of John Melillo's book The Poetry of Noise from Dada to Punk from Bloomsbury Publishing.
Mount Meru Coming in February
January 1, 2020
We are about to release three albums as part of the Mount Meru Athology, which includes the first new Sun City Girls record in more than 9 years. It also includes the third record from Phoenix's Sunn Trio and the collaboration between Alan Bishop, David Oliphant, and Joel Robinson called Alternative Particle Choir.
Mount Meru Anthology Series