Hello. We get a lot of questions from interested fans about our label, and in an effort to reduce the size of our inboxes, we put together this page to answer some of the most frequently asked. If you don't find what you need here, please contact us.

Bar-suck? Bar-stool? Bar-what? : BARSUK is a Russian word meaning "badger", and the correct way to say it is <bar:SUKE> — accent on the 2nd syllable, rhymes with DUKE, not DUCK.

Why did we name the record label after a badger? : We didn't. We named the record label after our beloved friend, Barsuk, who is sadly no longer with us. You can read about him here.

Do you accept demos? Where do I send them? : We are no longer accepting unsolicited demos. The number of demos we have here waiting to be listened to has grown beyond our abilities, and as a result, we will return or recycle any new ones that are sent to us. Thanks for your understanding.

What if I send you an MP3 to listen to, or a link to a website? : Please do not email us MP3 or other sound files — they clog up our server, and we just delete them anyway. The same goes for requests to visit your band's website. We simply don't have the time or staff to listen to all of the (potentially) great music out there in the world today.

Well, how do you discover new music, then? : We have our ways. Trust me.

How do I order cds/shirts/etc. from you? : Please visit our online shop, or read the shop FAQ. If you have further questions, please send us a message.

Do you have a printed catalog? : Sorry, we don't have a printed catalog — things change and get added so often, that it's better just to update the website catalog.

Who distributes Barsuk releases? How do I purchase your cds for my record store? : A list of our current distributors can be found here. If you purchase for a retail store, please contact one of these fine distributors, and request their catalog. If you have further questions, please contact us.

How do I get promotional copies of your releases for my fanzine, magazine, newspaper, or website? : Please understand that we have a limited supply of promotional copies, and are unable to send out cds to everyone who requests one. With that said, if you'd like to receive promo cds, please send us a sample of your publication (to the address printed at the bottom of this page), and we'll see what we can do.

How do I get promo copies of your releases for my radio show or station? : Please contact our radio coordinator, and send us a copy of your most recent playlist. Make sure you indicate which artist(s) you're interested in, and understand that we're unable to send out promos to each and every radio station in the world.

How do I go about licensing a song from one of your artists for my film, TV program, or commercial? : For a gratis or festival license, please contact us here. For film and TV licensing, please write to our licensing department. If you can, answer the following questions in your email:

• Which song do you wish to license?
• Which artist performs the song?
• On which record does the song appear?
• Briefly describe your film, TV program or commercial:
• Briefly describe the scene in which you want to use the song:
• Where will the film/TV program/commercial be shown?
• What is the budget for the film/TV program/commercial?
• Can you send us a clip of your project?

How do I go about licensing a release to manufacture and distribute records in territories outside of the U.S.? : For information about all of our international business outside the United States, please contact our international department here.

How can I get a job at Barsuk Records? : Since we're not some megamillion-dollar corporation with boatloads of money to burn, it's rare that we actually hire new people around here. However, if you'd like to let us know about yourself on the off-chance that we're looking for new employees, please send us your resume to the PO box address listed below.

Do you have intern positions? : If you're looking for unpaid, unfulfilling, grunt-level work at a record label in order to earn college credit, and are living in the Seattle area, please send us your resume and any pertinent information to the PO box address listed below. We only offer internships to those seeking some sort of school credit — so you crazy non-students with nothing better to do than sweep our warehouse floors will have to look elsewhere.

How the ?&#! do you open the Jessamine Houdini 7" ? : This single comes with a padlock and key; the key, however, is kept in a small pouch inside the packaging. In true Houdini fashion, you must pick the lock in order to get at the contents. I recommend bending a paper clip into an 'S' shape and using the smaller, rounded end to pick the lock. Usually works like a charm.

Death Cab's transatlanticism comes in the regular CD format, and Super Audio CD. What is a Super Audio CD (SACD)? : Please take a look at our Super Audio FAQ.

What are the quotes that appear on the HOME page? : These are randomly selected quotes from a list we compile, mostly made up of lyrics from our bands' songs, but also including the odd TV or movie quote, things people have said to or about us, or just whatever pops into our heads. Not to be taken too seriously.