When two members of The Pastels started the Domino imprint Geographic in 2000, the ethos was simple. “The idea was to release beautiful semi-unknown music from around the world and take it as far as we could”. Specifically garnering an organic, collaborative spirit between Glasgow and Tokyo, the label reached the influential ears of the likes of John Peel, David Berman and Jarvis Cocker. From avant-pop ensembles and minimalist jazz to sun-soaked guitar soundscapes, here is a sampling of the singular spirit of the mighty Geographic catalogue.