6 questions with Research Records: November’s independent record label of the month

Each month, Fed Square amplifies a different independent record label – with a curated selection of their releases providing the soundtrack to the Square over lunch and after work each day. From mid-October and throughout November, our LISTEN Independent Label of the Month is Melbourne-based Research Records. We had a quick chat with husband-and-wife team Alessandra Peach and Maryos Syawish, the label's co-founders, to get the skinny on what Research is about.

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Melbourne independent record label co-founders, husband-and-wife team Alessandra Peach and Maryos Syawish. Photo: supplied.

Can you tell us a bit about your record label, Research Records?

Research Records is a Melbourne-based, independently run record label since 2017. It’s run by us, husband-and-wife team Alessandra Peach and Maryos Syawish. We started the label to as a way to share amazing music by talented friends, and to grow relationships with artists we believe in.

What sort of music are you interested in releasing?

We aren’t tied to any specific genre or idea. We’re interested in working with music and artists we feel a deep connection with, and music that we feel excited to share with other people.

What makes your label different?

Us.

What are some of your recent releases that people should check out?

We just put out a second album by Syrian pianist Khaled Kurbeh titled Ithā Sajā (إذا سجى) that features nine stunning piano pieces. Ex Ponto’s recent album Odlazak is another highlight from 2026.

Where can people buy your records?

Our Bandcamp or most local record stores!

What are you listening to right now?

Jon Hassel – Last Night the Moon Came Dropping Its Clothes in the Street.

LISTEN: Independent Label of the Month

Spotlighting a different record label each month in the Square.

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