The International Pop Underground
A complete archive of the K Records 7-inch series, 1987–present.
145
ACTIVE Releases
1987
Since
About the Series
The International Pop Underground is a series of 7-inch singles released by K Records of Olympia, Washington, beginning in 1987. Founded by Calvin Johnson and Candice Pedersen, the series became one of the most significant documents of the American independent music underground — a meticulous, ongoing catalog of artists working outside the mainstream, united by a commitment to DIY ethics and the transformative power of pop music.
At a Glance
- Label
- K Records
- Location
- Olympia, WA
- Format
- 7-inch singles
- Series began
- 1987
- Total releases
- 145 (active, to date)
From the Catalog
Release Archive
Complete metadata for all 145 active releases in the series, from catalog number to personnel.
Browse releasesSeries History
The origins of the International Pop Underground, K Records, and the Olympia underground scene.
Read the historyInterviews
Conversations with Calvin Johnson, Candice Pedersen, and others who shaped the series.
Read interviews