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# Short Documentary Celebrates 25 Years Of Merge Records [Watch, Free Downloads]
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/short-documentary-celebrates-25-years-of-merge-records-watch/
- Published: 2014-07-16T10:28:00.000Z
- Updated: 2014-07-16T10:28:00.000Z
- Description: Founded by Superchunk's Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance in 1989, North Carolina's Merge Records quickly grew to become one of America's essential indie labels. From supporting their fertile local indie. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2014/07/short-documentary-celebrates-25-years-
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Indie Music, Music Business, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:38

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Founded by Superchunk's Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance in 1989, North Carolina's Merge Records quickly grew to become one of America's essential indie labels. From supporting their fertile local indie rock scene to launching international stars, for 25 years Merge has carved out uncompromising success by staying true to its independent roots.

Google Play celebrates 25 years of Merge Records with this exclusive documentary and series of covers of Merge classics by Merge acts including Superchunk, the Mountain Goats, Telekinesis and more.**Free [download here.](https://play.google.com/store/music/collection/promotion%5F20007c7%5Fvid%5Fmerge?ref=hypebot.com)**