Instant Records is a record label founded in the 1970s by legendary producer, songwriter and record executive Richard Gottehrer. The label borrows its name from Gottehrer's original production company, under which he produced artists such as Blondie, the Go-Gos, Joan Armatrading and many others. Staying true to the company's original vision of empowering women in music, Instant Records focuses on bringing innovative female recording artists to the forefront of the music scene. Gottehrer revitalized the label in 2013 with a new release from the Brooklyn-based trio Au Revoir Simone.