College Of Knowledge Records

College Of Knowledge Records is the artist-led label and studio representing the new sound of cinematic instrumental music in Melbourne, Australia.

Run out of a 100 year-old brick share house in the inner-northern suburb of Coburg by the partnership of musician/DJs Lachlan Stuckey and Jethro Curtin, the College Of Knowledge roster is home to burgeoning instrumental bands Surprise Chef, Karate Boogaloo and The Pro-Teens.

With a modus operandi built on an interpretation of the great soul label/studio operations from the ‘60s to now, College Of Knowledge is rooted in the sounds of cinematic soul and jazz funk. With an emphasis on a DIY mentality, the label’s releases are recorded live to tape; a methodology that not only echoes the sonic characteristics of the golden era of soul, but places greater emphasis on musicianship and the beauty of imperfection.