A Place to Bury Strangers, the renowned noise rock band from New York City, has primarily released their music through Dead Oceans, an independent record label known for its eclectic roster of alternative artists. However, their musical journey has involved several notable record labels throughout their career.

The band's earliest releases came through Killer Pimp Records, which put out their self-titled debut album in 2007. This initial partnership helped establish their signature sound, often described as "the loudest band in New York."

In 2009, they made a significant move to Mute Records, releasing their sophomore album "Exploding Head." Mute Records, with its history of supporting experimental and electronic music, proved to be a fitting home for the band's intense, effects-heavy sound.

Dead Oceans became their primary label starting with their 2012 album "Worship." The label, part of the Secretly Group, has continued to support the band's evolution, releasing subsequent albums including "Transfixiation" (2015) and "Pinned" (2018).

The band has also worked with smaller independent labels for various releases:

- Important Records issued several early singles
- Rocket Girl handled some UK/European releases
- Sacred Bones Records released select singles and EPs

Notably, frontman Oliver Ackermann runs his own effects pedal company, Death By Audio, which sometimes functions as a DIY label for limited releases and special editions of the band's material.

Currently, A Place to Bury Strangers continues to work primarily with Dead Oceans while occasionally releasing material through other independent channels. This approach allows them to maintain creative control while benefiting from professional distribution and promotion networks.

Their most recent work has been released through Dedstrange, a label founded by Oliver Ackermann himself, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining independence and creative control over their musical output.

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