Justin Tapley
Jul 23, 2025
LML Records Announces the Official Release of Live My Life Vol. 1 — A Genre-Defiant Compilation Bridging Streetwear Culture and Independent Sound
LML Records, the independent label launched by rock frontman and fashion entrepreneur Jonathan Barca, has officially released its debut compilation album Live My Life Vol. 1, now streaming globally on all major platforms including Apple Music and Spotify.
The 20 track album marks a bold sonic statement from a label born out of rebellion, DIY ethics, and the same raw intent that gave rise to its streetwear counterpart, LML Clothing by Halfwait.
Blending drum and bass, alternative rock, experimental electronica, and genre-bending remixes, Live My Life Vol. 1 offers more than just a playlist, it’s a manifesto of creative freedom.
“This is the sound of not waiting for permission,” says Barca, who first rose to prominence as the frontman of Australian alt-rock outfit Halfwait.
“The album reflects the ethos behind both the band and the brand.
It’s about creating your own path, whether you’re in a mosh pit or making moves in fashion and business.”
A Record Rooted in Rebellion, Reimagined for the Dance floor
While LML Clothing speaks through minimalism and premium craftsmanship, Live My Life Vol. 1 tells its story through high-energy beats, warped vocals, and late-night grit.
Many tracks feature anonymous or pseudonymous collaborations with international producers and DJs, some drawn from Halfwait’s extended music community, others discovered through underground scenes online.
Independent by Nature, Global in Vision
The album’s release is part of a broader cultural strategy: to unite the worlds of music, fashion, and creative entrepreneurship under the “Live My Life” banner, a mission Barca has been quietly building since LML Clothing launched in 2022.
With thousands of garments distributed through LML’s direct-to-retail wholesale channels in the U.S., UK, and Europe, the Live My Life name is now solidifying itself as more than a clothing line.
It’s becoming a cultural identity for the misfits, creatives, and risk-takers who don’t fit neatly into categories.
“I see LML Records as the soundtrack to what we’re building with the clothing,” Barca explains.
“It’s emotional, intense, rough around the edges, but it’s also forward-thinking, stylish, and real.”
What’s Next for LML Records
Live My Life Vol. 1 is the first in an ongoing series of cross-media projects from LML Records, which plans to release Vol. 2 before the end of the year.
Visual content, short-form video campaigns, and limited-edition vinyl pressings are also in development.
The label is actively accepting demos and collaborations from independent producers and vocalists interested in breaking genre barriers.
Barca emphasises that LML will continue to be a home for artists who prioritise authenticity over algorithms.
Stream Live My Life Vol. 1 Now
• https://open.spotify.com/album/44hRFf8BY9SnIYFX9YZ6bA
• https://music.apple.com/au/album/live-my-life-volume-1-feat-live-my-life-records/1828562255
About LML Records
Founded by Jonathan Barca, LML Records is an independent music label based in Australia, committed to genre-defiant sound and authentic creative voices.
As the sister brand to LML Clothing by Halfwait, the label was launched to provide a sonic platform that echoes the brand’s purpose: to live intentionally, create fearlessly, and disrupt the status quo.
Press Contact:
Jonathan Barca
Founder, LML Clothing by Halfwait / LML Records
jonathan@lmlclothingbyhalfwait.store
www.lmlclothingbyhalfwait.store