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XL Recordings imprint turned independent label, partnered with XL, founded by [a5212714] in Ladbroke Grove, London in 2005. 'Young Turks', was chosen after the Rod Stewart song [m=110830] of the same name. Salvia Recordings absorbed into Young Turks in 2009. On 6th April 2021, the label announced on social media that it was changing its name to [l2175451] due to the association of 'Young Turks' with the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Caius Pawson stated in the post: "it’s become apparent that the name is a source of hurt and confusion for people...and knowing what we do now, it’s only right that we change our name”. The label is also known for sporadically running/promoting club nights around London. Part of the [l114971],
