Thick Syrup is an independent record label founded in 2006 by Travis McElroy and based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The label has released a variety of work in different genres, making it difficult to pigeonhole as having any one artistic mission.The label has consistently shown a commitment towards underground Rock/ punk/Indie bands. notable releases by TSR include: albums by bands and artist such as Smoke Up Johnny, Frown Pow'r, Jad & David Fair of the Legendary Half Japanese, and Don Fleming (Producer of Andrew W.K., Joan Jett, The Posies, Screaming Trees, Sonic Youth, Teenage Fanclub and more).