With Sub Pop Records soon to celebrate its 25th anniversary, music editor

With Sub Pop Records soon to celebrate its 25th anniversary, music editor Chris Kornelis wrote our cover story on the importance record labels like Sub Pop in a digital age. Here’s a look back at 25 great bands who rode for the label. For extra enjoyment, check out this playlist of 25 great songs off Sub Pop while you browse. All photos courtesy of Sub Pop RecordsPublished on September 11, 2012

THEESatisfaction

THEESatisfaction

The Shins

The Shins

The Head and the Heart

The Head and the Heart

The Go! Team

The Go! Team

The Album Leaf

The Album Leaf

Tad

Tad

Soundgarden

Soundgarden

Red House Painters

Red House Painters

No Age

No Age

Nirvana

Nirvana

Nicki & The Dove

Nicki & The Dove

Band of Horses

Band of Horses

L7

L7

Jesus Mary Chain

Jesus Mary Chain

J Mascis

J Mascis

Iron and Wine

Iron and Wine

Hot Hot Heat

Hot Hot Heat

Green River

Green River

Fleet Foxes

Fleet Foxes

Father John Misty

Father John Misty

Dum Dum Girls

Dum Dum Girls

Blitzen Trapper

Blitzen Trapper

Beach House

Beach House