Landwash derives its name from the book  'People of the Landwash', written by owner Charlotte Story's uncle, Dr. George Story.

“In Newfoundland , the “landwash”, where sea and land mingle, has long been recognized as a rich, productive area.  It is a margin, and now in other places the margin is increasingly gaining  recognition as a site of change and progress.  In Newfoundland, they knew that all along.”

What could be a more fitting name than “Landwash Distribution”, for a company that recognizes our enormous talent and our world-class music industry.

Landwash’s goal is to promote and distribute our musical heritage.  To fulfill the goal, Landwash provides artists with a wide distribution network of outlets totaling over four hundred retail stores. Landwash has seen great success with expanding markets and strengthening musical talent.  This has lead to a dramatic increase in sales within the last few years with products distributed to craft shops, music stores, museums, and special events.

The Landwash mission is to provide the best distribution possible to East Coast artists.  An achievement for Landwash has been its FACTOR Distribution Recognition, which will allow Landwash to assist in providing additional support to the artists it represents.  Landwash started in 1995 by distributing the Folk of the Sea CD.  This year our company represents over 90 artists and our catalogue has over one hundred and eighty selections.

Here are some of the things that artists have to say about Landwash:

“We have throughout this time been most impressed and pleased with the time and attention which has been given by Charlotte and her staff to ensuring a wide distribution of our products throughout the province.  Landwash promotes our products actively, ensures that both large and small retailers carry our products and responds on timely basis to requests made by us.  We are most impressed that they recognize how important it is to organizations with a modest financial base such as ours that we receive the proceeds of sales promptly.  They account to us regularly and promptly, their practice being in marked contrast to our experience with national distributors.  We would highly recommend their services to you."

                                                          John A. Baker, Chairman of the Board,                                                            Newfoundland Symphony Youth Choir

"You can certainly pass on to prospective recording artists and groups our satisfaction with your company's efforts on our behalf.  Landwash does its work in a thoroughly professional manner, maintaining effective distribution lines with sales outlets around the province. We believe any new clients who contemplate having Landwash as their distributor will be rewarded and satisfied with the services you provide." 

                                                           Ged Blackmore, Musical Director,                                                            Folk of the Sea

"Charlotte is innovative and energetic.  She makes sure that each artist gets  individualized attention and is willing to try new ideas for promotion and  marketing.  The staff at Landwash are always ready to give information and help whenever it's needed.  I love the idea of being with a local, personable company.  The people at Landwash Distribution understand where I'm coming  from and are as proud of this province and its artists as I am.  Together we make a great team.”

                                                           Phyllis Morrissey, Lorelei Productions

"I am very pleased with your efforts in distributing my last recording, 'Visions of This Land'.  Since you took over distribution in 1997 my sales have steadily increased and my music is now available right across this Province.  The greater exposure and availability of my music has resulted in my being invited to perform at many more functions, music festivals, concerts, etc, around Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada.  It is a pleasure doing business with you and I look forward to bigger and better things with the release of 'Broken Wings'."

                                                             Harry Martin, Sound Kitchen Music

 Landwash provides a wide distribution network of outlets, totaling over four hundred stores to the artists and industry. The products are distributed to craft shops, music stores, museums, and special events.