Blowtorch Records is an independent record label based in Galway, Ireland. The label is known for its focus on physical releases and has worked with various Irish bands, including Adore, Rob Smith's Swedish Railway Orchestra, The Savage Heart, Vigins, and Paranoid Visions.
Blowtorch Records was founded by Richard Burk around 2018/2019 in Galway, Ireland. The label was initially established to provide digital promotion for new brands and artists and became associated with the Irish music scene, particularly in genres such as punk, post-punk, shoegaze, and electronica. Within six months of its founding, Burk took on the role of manager for the Galway punk band Turnstiles, which strengthened the label's ties to the local music community.
The label promotes a "DIY ethic" and features a logo inspired by Soviet propaganda. It aims to support unsigned artists by providing digital platforms and physical releases, including vinyl, CDs, and cassettes. The label serves as a hub for independent Irish musicians, facilitating promotion and offering a space for their work. It is associated with a diverse music scene that includes guitar-driven music, dance, and hip-hop. Additionally, the label produces a podcast that features interviews with artists and figures in the music industry.
The label's releases include Ash Red's first single, "DB Cooper," which is associated with their upcoming debut album, "The Foreign Game." Additionally, in 2024, the label is set to release a debut EP titled "Feel Low" from Some Remain, an alternative indie punk band based in Sligo, Ireland.